Vikramaditya Kulkarni IM

Vikramaditya Kulkarni - International Master Extraordinaire

Meet Vikramaditya Kulkarni, a chess wizard who has earned the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE. With a flair for blitz battles and a rapid-fire mind, Vikramaditya dances across the board like a knight on caffeine, conjuring sacrificial magic and tactical coups.

Starting strong in 2017 with a rapid rating peak of 2292 and blitz sizzling up to 1949, Vikramaditya's journey has been anything but dull. After some rollercoaster moments in rapid chess, dipping as low as 1368, they're currently rebounding impressively with a rapid rating hovering around 2057 in 2024. Blitz, however, remains their playground, boasting peaks over 2500 and a generous winning percentage approaching 57% in almost 1800 games — plenty of victories to keep the ego suitably inflated.

Known for a keen tactical eye, Vikramaditya's comeback rate is a staggering 90.46%, with a 100% win rate after losing a piece. This means never count them out — they turn blunders into brilliance faster than you can say "checkmate." Psychologically, they keep their cool well, tilting just 9% of the time, which for a battlefield of 64 squares with 32 pieces flying about, is commendable self-control.

Their longest winning streak clocks in at a dazzling 12 games — a testament to their invincibility when in the zone. Whether playing with white or black, their win rates remain strong (59.24% and 53.76%, respectively). They enjoy grinding out long endgames, averaging nearly 74 moves per victory, making opponents suffer the slow drip of strategic torment.

Vikramaditya's opening repertoire is still top secret, but the stats hint at a deep love for mystery and the element of surprise, especially in blitz where the win rate with those secret openings climbs to almost 57%.

Off the board, Vikramaditya probably enjoys a good cup of chai while plotting their next creative trap, always ready to outwit and outlast. Challengers beware: this IM knows how to thrive amidst chaos and will gladly turn your best moves into stepping stones for their own victory.