Chess Biography: Kathvadiya_Dhaval_08
Meet Kathvadiya_Dhaval_08, an intrepid Rapid chess battler navigating the trenches of the 600-rating club with a peak rating of 692 achieved in March 2025. Though not yet sporting Grandmaster status, this player boldly explores the battlefield with a blend of cunning gambits, stubborn resilience, and a sprinkle of entertaining blunders.
Playing Style & Tendencies
Known for an average of about 50 moves per win (patience truly is a virtue) and slightly fewer moves in defeat, Kathvadiya_Dhaval_08 enjoys the long game, often dragging endgames into nearly 40% of their matches. Beware: their early resignation rate hovers around 19%, proving sometimes even heroes know when to bow out and plot their next comeback.
Psychological rollercoasters are a part of the journey — the tilt factor is a modest 9, which means frustration sneaks in but doesn’t take over. Interestingly, the best time for magic to happen is in the wee hours at 2 AM, when the mind is sharpest and opponents might be dreaming of easier prey.
Strengths and Quirks
With a comeback rate of 56%, giving up a piece isn't the end of world — our player fights tooth and nail to claw back victory even after setbacks. Although dealing with setbacks following piece losses (win rate drops to 37%), Kathvadiya_Dhaval_08 shows dogged persistence.
Opening preferences are intriguingly secretive, as the majority of games are tagged “Top Secret,” with just under a 45% win rate there — probably to keep opponents guessing! When venturing into known territory, the Bishops Opening and its variations offer a bit brighter success streak, including a perfect little 100% win rate in three games of the plain Bishops Opening.
Memorable Matches & Streaks
The longest winning streak rests at a confident six games, but the toughest ordeal was a nine-game skid demonstrating that every warrior faces their dark days. Just recently, Kathvadiya_Dhaval_08 secured a victory against eren4712 in a dramatic French Defense battle, showing the tactical finesse to claim victory through a series of keen pawn pushes and timely exchanges.
Not all battles have ended in victory; losses against opponents like Carrry29 have taught tough lessons, but these are the building blocks for future triumphs.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- Win rate on Sundays is highest at 53%, proving that weekend warrior energy is real.
- Surprisingly strong results play around 4 AM and 2 AM with reported win rates of 75% and 100% respectively – sleep might be overrated!
- Dabbles fearlessly in nearly every common opening with a quirky spotlight on “Top Secret” lines — maybe chess espionage?
Summary
Kathvadiya_Dhaval_08 is the quintessential passionate chess player: living for the thrill of the game, sometimes trading pieces like a reckless pirate, and never afraid to admit defeat (mostly). With an uneven but spirited Rapid record of 155 wins to 172 losses, the journey is all about learning, fun, and those sweet moments when strategy clicks just right.
As the clock ticks and pieces fall, one thing remains clear: the chessboard is their playground, and every game tells a story — occasionally tragic, often inspiring, and always worth watching.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| eren4712 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| kylian-sel | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| bl0wjobbz | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| hassanamaaan | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| mitchrose | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| eren4712 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 347 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 79W / 84L / 8D | 76W / 88L / 6D | 47.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 307 | 139 | 155 | 13 | 45.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bishops Opening Boi Variation | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| French Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Bishops Opening | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 6 | 1 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |