Saksham Rautela - The International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Saksham Rautela, also known in the chess universe as Kcnock2004, a proud holder of the prestigious International Master title awarded by FIDE. Saksham's journey on the 64 squares has been anything but ordinary – a rollercoaster of brilliant tactics, daring comebacks, and yes, occasional not-so-glorious moments that even an IM can't entirely avoid.
Since bursting onto the blitz scene in 2020 with a blitz rating cruising above 2500 and bullet play that often hit the mid-2400s, Saksham has shown versatility across all formats. While rapid games might be his "calm before the storm" zone with a respectable 57.78% win rate, blitz and bullet remain his playgrounds, boasting win rates just shy of 44%. It's clear Saksham thrives when the clocks tick mercilessly and adrenaline surges.
A tactical wizard, Saksham sports an impressive 90.81% comeback rate, proving that “immortal” games aren’t just a myth. Losing a piece? No problem. Saksham wins 99.97% of such games, which might lead many to suspect some dark chess magic or just iron-clad nerves worthy of a grandmaster!
He's no stranger to grinding through endgames, with an astonishing 77.5% frequency, often turning mundane pawn structures into spectacular victories. His average moves per win sneak up past 81 moves, suggesting patience mixed with a lethal endgame strategy that would make even Capablanca nod in approval.
But Saksham is also human, battling the mind games chess inflicts. His tilt factor stands at 13, meaning a handful of unfortunate blunders here and there, but hey, nobody's perfect—even International Masters need to rage quit sometimes. Luckily, his longest winning streak is a staggering 23 games, so when the stars align, Kcnock2004 is unstoppable.
Off the board, Saksham's opponent list reads like an international who's who, from friendly rivals like fm_deuteronomio32 to tough matches against extremelearner and macmasterr. His carefully guarded "Top Secret" openings repertoire keeps enemies guessing—a master of mystery on and off the board.
When not breaking 2500+ ratings or tweaking opening novelties, Saksham enjoys exploring chess at all hours, with peak success around 17:00 (a lucky hour!) and surprisingly efficient play even in the wee hours. Whether blitzing through bullet or piloting deep strategic plans, Saksham Rautela proves that chess mastery is a blend of talent, grit, and a pinch of madness.
Watch out world: the rook marches, the knight leaps, and Saksham prepares to checkmate the mundane!