Ayush Sharma

Ayush Sharma: The Quirky Rapid Ruler of the Board

Meet Ayush Sharma, also known in the chess online universe as Jugglere, a rapidly rising force in the world of rapid chess — or at least rapidly playing games that keep the excitement high and the clocks ticking! With a peak rapid rating of 1600 achieved in May 2025, Ayush combines a fighting spirit with a hint of delightful unpredictability on the board.

Unlike the grandmasters who ponder for hours, Ayush thrives in the quicksilver realm of rapid chess, having played nearly 400 rapid games in just a couple of months in 2025. With a slightly topsy-turvy record of 165 wins against 199 losses, and a sprinkle of draws, this player knows that every game is a fresh adventure — sometimes a glorious win, sometimes a learning experience disguised as a loss.

The Opening Maestro — or Maybe Just Experimentalist?

• Owens Defense: Ayush has tested this 63 times, winning about 43%. Not bad for a defense that has made grandmasters scratch their heads!
• Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack (Various Flavors): This seems to be the secret sauce, boasting a respectable 54%+ win rate in modern variations and up to 73% in the classic form. Clearly, Ayush knows how to surprise opponents who didn’t even know this line existed.
• English Defense: With a juicy 70% win rate, this opening might as well be Ayush’s signature move — a perfect blend of finesse and ferocity.

Playing Style & Quirks

Ever the quick thinker, Ayush averages about 48 moves per win — proving that rapid doesn't mean rushed, and it definitely doesn't mean boring. Although sometimes it's a roller coaster, with an early resignation rate of 15%, (because why drag it out when you already see the checkmate coming?) the endgame is a familiar old territory, featured in almost half the games.

Psychological stats reveal a player who can bounce back fiercely, boasting a 67.88% comeback rate after setbacks. If losing a piece doesn't faze you, it apparently sometimes fazes Ayush's opponents even more (with a win rate near 40% after losing material). Still, the infamous tilt factor of 8 hints there might be some soul-searching in quiet moments after tough defeats.

Timing Is Everything

Ayush’s best hour to clock in a win? The magical 19:00 hour, with a perfect 100% win rate then — maybe fueled by evening snacks or just a hug from the chess gods.

Record vs. Friends & Foes

Among frequent rivals, Ayush shines brightest against drshubh87 with a solid winning record (24 wins out of 39 matches). But beware, newcomers like axller and m5xodovat seem to be quick spoilers with a 0% win rate against Ayush — yet Ayush hasn’t quite cracked their code yet.

Memorable Moment

Not only does Ayush play with passion, but sometimes with style. Take this recent stunning victory using the English Defense: a sharp, tactical sequence ending in a checkmate at move 42 — a testament to patience and strategic grinding in a seemingly Black's challenging position.

In the chess arena, Ayush Sharma juggles defenses and attacks with flair — and no one really knows which move will come next, not even Ayush!