Nitish Belurkar (aka kingnb)
International Master | Chess Streamer Extraordinaire
If chess had a rockstar, it might just be Nitish Belurkar—or as fans on Twitch and Chess.com know him, kingnb. Awarded the prestigious International Master title by FIDE, Nitish has been dazzling opponents and viewers alike with his wizardry on the 64 squares.
From humble beginnings flirting with ratings below 1600 in Bullet and Blitz, Nitish’s meteoric rise to a peak Blitz rating of 2848 and Bullet zenith of 2978 by early 2025 is nothing short of legendary. That’s right, while other mere mortals struggle to cross 2000, Nitish has been busy pulverizing the competition with a repertoire of openings that would make an encyclopedia blush.
Playing Style & Strengths
Nitish isn’t just a winner, he's a strategist of the highest order. His favorite pet openings? The Colle System (with a staggering 79% win rate in Blitz) and the sneaky Alekhine's Defense Scandinavian Variation boasting over 76%. If you try challenging him with the Top Secret lineup—well, prepare for a surprise loss about half the time.
Known for his mindboggling 83.6% comeback rate, Nitish refuses to give up even if he’s down a piece. Plus, his opponents often feel the pressure as he’s mastered the psychological art of timing: his best hour to play is reportedly at 11 PM. Maybe all those late-night streams are finally paying off!
Statistics That Speak Volumes (and Chuckles)
- Total Blitz Games: Over 1,300 with a hearty win ratio eclipsing 70%.
- Bullet Battles: Nearly 1,600 games played, earning a healthy positive win record despite the frantic pace.
- Rapid Play: Smaller but mighty, with a peak rating over 2000.
- Longest Winning Streak: 21 games — because sometimes, even chess gods catch a hot streak.
- Endgames: Prefers long fights, averaging over 70 moves per win. Stamina is key!
Streamer Extraordinaire
Off the board, Nitish streams his games and secrets to thousands of fans, proving that you can be both seriously skilled and incredibly entertaining. Viewers show up not only to see chess magic but to catch his commentary—where humor meets high-level tactics. Expect some jokes about blundering knights and heroic pawn pushes.
Recent Highlights
Recently, Nitish clinched a tough tactical victory over Tiann28 in a fierce French Defense Exchange Variation, winning on time after squeezing every ounce of pressure out of the position. Even when knocked down by top players like gmsolver, he’s known for quick recovery and ready to bounce back stronger.
In short: Nitish Belurkar is a chess battlemaster, a streaming sensation, and the kind of player who turns every game into an epic saga. If your king is on the board against him... well, surrendering early might be the only funny move left.