From Kangaroo to Candidate Master
Tarush Jindal, known online as Kangaroo-rules, is a FIDE Candidate Master with an unquenchable appetite for competitive chess. Between 2024 and 2026 he has played thousands of rated games across Rapid, Blitz, Bullet, and Daily time controls, pushing his Rapid rating to 2400 and his Blitz rating to 2407 (2026-07-20). While he is a threat in any format, he is especially at home in Bullet, where quick instincts and relentless energy turn games around in seconds.
A Bullet-Headed Competitor
Tarush's Bullet path is one of steady upward pressure. His
shows a climb to a peak of 2304, and his clock skills are at their most dangerous in the evening. According to his performance data, he wins 100% of his games at 19:00 UTC, making him a terrible surprise for anyone who queues up after dinner.Signature Openings
As White, Tarush loves steering the game into the Sicilian Defense Alapin Variation. It is his most trusted Rapid weapon, appearing in over 200 games with a 55.75% score. As Black, he frequently turns to the French Defense, where his Bullet numbers are outstanding. He also enjoys the Blackburne Shilling Gambit, a sign that he is never afraid to leave the main lines behind.
A typical Alapin attempt from his white repertoire might start with
. His shows just how much mileage he gets from these recurring choices.Rivalries and Records
No rival has felt Tarush's pressure more than kingkoala_012, who has faced him 34 times and managed only two wins. He also holds strong head-to-head leads against strangerfield and harichess01. Only geminithegreat has consistently troubled him, taking six wins in their eight meetings.
Tarush once put together a 16 game winning streak, and his comeback rate of 82.21% proves he is at his most dangerous when the position looks messy. With an average winning game lasting around 70 moves, he is perfectly happy to outlast opponents in long, complex endgames.
Playing Style and Habits
Tarush is a practical, fighting player who wins 51.26% of his White games and 46.14% of his Black games. He rarely gets blown off the board, with a one-sided loss rate of just 1.54%, and he still wins 46.25% of the time even after losing a piece.
If you are looking for a Candidate Master who combines solid preparation with an unrelenting will to win, Tarush Jindal is the definition. Just be careful when the clock strikes 19:00.