Sargam AtreyA

Sargam AtreyA - The Rapid Raconteur of the Chessboard

Meet Sargam AtreyA, the player known online as KeNdrIk34 — a rapid chess enthusiast with a flair for thrilling finishes and occasional dramatic resignations. Sargam's journey through blitz and rapid arenas paints the portrait of a tenacious tactician who’s equally comfortable taking calculated risks as savoring hard-fought victories.

Rating Rollercoaster & Style

At peak, Sargam soared to a blitz rating of 828 (Nov 2024) and a rapid rating high of 720 (July 2024), proving to be no stranger to climbing the ranking ladder. However, with a tilt factor of 6 and an early resignation rate of 20%, sometimes that ladder looks more like a rollercoaster!

Favoring the Rapid time control, Sargam boasts a balanced win rate close to 53% across fast-paced games, with an average winning game lasting around 47 moves — perfect for those who enjoy long battles punctuated by tactical fireworks.
The preferred first move?e4 — the classic king’s pawn opening that sets the stage for countless adventures and… occasional heartbreaks.

Chess Openings & Quirks

Our hero’s opening repertoire is eclectic, touching on solid mainstays and adventurous gambits. Notable favorites include the King’s Pawn Opening – King’s Knight Variation with a respectable 55% rapid win rate, and a set of 100% win rates in less frequent but sharp openings like the French Defense Exchange and the Queens Pawn Opening. On the flip side, the Ruy Lopez Morphy Defense hasn't yet been too kind.

Rivalries and Records

The most frequent sparring partner is ngogoi899, with a nail-biting record of 14 wins, 11 losses, and 2 draws — a true chess rivalry that screams “rematch!”
Sargam has struggled against some opponents like robin2258 and xixxixixix, with no wins recorded yet, but has a stellar 100% win streak against a handful of others — proving to be a fierce competitor when in the zone.

Moments of Glory & Defeat

Sargam’s longest winning streak stands tall at 7 games, followed less triumphantly by a 6-game losing streak — proving once again that chess, much like life, is a game of ebbs and flows.
His most famous recent win was a magnificent checkmate at move 24 against elmasterfat in a Ponziani Opening battle, wrapping up with a classy Rc8# finish.
Take a peek at the thrilling final moves below:

Playing Time Wisdom

Fun fact: Sargam’s best brainpower kicks in around 7 AM — mornings are sacred, and strategically so! Also, Thursdays and weekends are when the chess mojo strikes hardest, with the highest win percentages on Saturday (70.59%) and Tuesday (75%).

In Conclusion

Whether battling it out in quirky Sicilians or calmly building a positional fortress in the Queen’s Gambit Accepted, Sargam AtreyA is a player who knows that every checkmate is just one move away — or one blunder closer to a hilarious comeback. With a style that balances aggression and patience, and a character that embraces both winning and learning, Sargam reminds us all that chess is not only a game of kings... but also of good humor.

Keep an eye on the board, because KeNdrIk34’s story is far from over!