Kiren Vivek Nasta NM

Kiren Vivek Nasta (aka kiwibobo)

National Master Extraordinaire

Kiren Vivek Nasta, fondly known in the chess world as kiwibobo, is a National Master who has turned the 64 squares into their personal playground. Starting from humble beginnings with a bullet rating barely exceeding 1100 in 2013, Kiren has shown a remarkable journey of tenacity, growth, and a dash of cheeky brilliance.

A Journey Through the Ratings

From scraping by in bullet at just over 1100, Kiren has skyrocketed to a peak bullet rating of 2672 in late 2024, proving that even a slow starter can blitz past the competition. In blitz, the ride has been just as thrilling, with a peak of 2541, while rapid reached a solid 2027. Daily chess? Kiren dabbled and peaked at 1858, proving that slow and steady sometimes wins but not quite as fast as their infamous bullet games.

Style and Strategy

Known for an impressive comeback rate of 82%, Kiren does not give up after losing a piece and boasts an almost annoyingly high tactical awareness that keeps opponents on their toes. With an average of over 66 moves per win, this player loves the long game, savoring the grind rather than quick kills. A tilt factor of 23 means Kiren is human enough to get frustrated but quickly regroups for the next challenge – preferably around 7 AM, which seems to be their secret power hour.

Favorite Openings

While Kiren can navigate through the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation with a surprising knack (over 47% win rate in 159 bullet games), their real ferocity shines in the Van ’t Kruijs Opening boasting a near 64% win rate. In blitz games, the Sicilian Defense Open Najdorf Opocensky Variation is a favorite playground, winning almost 59% of the duels.

Highlights & Quirks

• Longest winning streak: 18 games. Talk about a hot streak!
• Most resilient losing streak: 23 - because every master knows misery builds character.
• Frequently battles “okj123” with a healthy 68.5% win ratio – a worthy rival or sparring partner, perhaps?
• Sports a white win rate slightly better than black, but don’t let that fool you – dark pieces often get just as much love!

A Glimpse at Recent Triumphs

On April 7, 2025, Kiren clinched a spectacular checkmate victory against "ojarke" in a Birds Opening tussle, showcasing a sharp eye for tactics and patient positional squeezing. The game can be viewed here. There’s nothing quite like wrapping up a match with a flawless mating net!

Final Word

Kiren is not just a player; they are a chess aficionado who embraces the grind, the brilliance, and the occasional blunder (because no one’s perfect, not even a National Master). Whether bullet, blitz, or rapid, kiwibobo is a force to be reckoned with – with a penchant for comebacks and a love for the intricate dance of pawns and knights.

In the world of chess, Kiren Vivek Nasta is a player who proves you can start as the underdog and still checkmate your way to the top – sometimes with a smirk and a wink.