Gaurav Sharma (aka KingGS007)
From the humble beginnings in October 2012 with a respectable Daily rating of 1200 (not shabby for a start!), Gaurav Sharma—better known by his online war name KingGS007—has been crafting his legacy one chess move at a time.
A versatile player, Gaurav excels in multiple time controls but truly shines in the fast-paced realm of Bullet chess, where his peak elo soared to an impressive 1772 in March 2024. His blitz and rapid ratings are nothing to sneeze at either, peaking at 1878 and 1731 respectively—proving he's not just a speedster but also a tactically acute strategizer.
Over the years, Gaurav has logged an impressive number of games across all formats, demonstrating not just grit but stamina; with a win ratio near 49% in Bullet, he battles head-to-head against death-by-time and swift checkmates as fiercely as any grandmaster. His resilience shines, boasting a comeback rate of over 77%, taking phrase “never say die” from cliché to chessboard reality.
Known for his endgame savvy—frequently twisting endings with an average game length around 60 moves—he combines patience and precision, which might sound boring, but would you want to mess with a guy who's mastered both rapid fire and marathon contests? Probably not.
His psychological game is as strong as his tactical prowess. While some players might fold under the pressure (aka tilt), Gaurav keeps his cool with only a 22% tilt factor. His favorite battle time? Late evening around 9 PM, the prime hour when kings and queens shine brightest (or when opponents might just be too sleepy).
Curious what openings give him the swagger? In the fast and furious Bullet sphere, he dances with the Queens Pawn Opening achieving a 100% win rate over 6 games—not to mention a comfy 83% success with the Giuoco Piano Game in rapid battles, possibly because who doesn’t love a good old Italian attack?
Chess Family and Rivals
Gaurav’s favorite sparring partners include stalwarts like sasimv (259 encounters) and gaurav_knight (145 battles), with battle statistics reflecting the fierce competition on both sides. Among his repertoire of opponents, he exhibits notable dominance over some with a win rate exceeding 90%! But hey, every warrior has their kryptonite; he’s also had tight struggles versus certain rivals — but he always shows up for the rematch.
Signature Victory Moves
One of his most recent thrilling victories involved a classic checkmate finish after a well-calculated series of exchanges involving a fiery Caro-Kann Defense. Gaurav’s tactical awareness, combined with a killer endgame, sealed the deal before the clock could strike panic mode.
In short: Gaurav Sharma is the chess player you want on your side when the clock is ticking, the position looks messy, and you need a combo of speed, strategy, and a tiny dose of magic.
Current status: Active and hungry for more glory—watch out, chess world, KingGS007 is making his moves!
Peak Ratings
- Daily: 1777 (June 2021)
- Blitz: 1878 (February 2017)
- Rapid: 1731 (September 2015)
- Bullet: 1772 (March 2024)