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Radha Rani

Username: kkaranam

Playing Since: 2020-05-26 (Active)

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Daily: 721
2W / 4L / 0D
Rapid: 158
150W / 183L / 13D
Blitz: 203
35W / 46L / 9D
Bullet: 208
2W / 13L / 0D

Radha Rani: The Chess Explorer

Meet Radha Rani, known on the virtual chess battlefield as kkaranam. An intrepid and persistent player with a rating rollercoaster that’s almost as exciting as a suspense thriller! Radha's chess journey started strong in 2020, boasting a peak rapid rating of 791, only to embrace the humbling ups and downs that make every grandmaster’s story worth telling.

Playing Style & Strengths

Radha has a less-than-dainty early resignation rate of around 21.76%, proving sometimes you admit defeat gracefully when your opponent plays too well (or when your coffee kicks in too late). With an endgame frequency near 30%, Radha enjoys navigating the tense, piece-scarce battlegrounds where strategy matters most.

While the average game length nudges around 41 moves for wins and 36 for losses, it’s clear Radha prefers a good marathon over a sprint—unless that bishop forks a knight right off the bat.

Opening Repertoire

Radha shows a flair for classic openings, with a near-even split in the King’s Pawn Opening (48.33% win rate) and a penchant for the tricky Scandinavian Defense. The Queen’s Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation is an apparent secret weapon—boasting a killer 83.33% win rate!

Englund Gambit fans, take note: Radha plays this sharp line quite frequently, reaching an almost 50% win mark. Though results vary across other lines, versatility is definitely on display.

Tactical Awareness & Psychological Profile

Never one to quit, Radha’s 62.16% comeback rate after a setback reflects a resilient spirit. Despite occasional heartbreaks (hello 13-game losing streak), they keep the tilt factor low at just 13.

Interestingly, Radha’s best chess hour is at midnight (00:00), suggesting a nocturnal tactical genius whose pieces may mysteriously move better in the witching hour. Maybe night owls play better—chess confirms it.

Recent Battles and Rivalries

In recent encounters, Radha has shown a knack for finishing games decisively, whether by checkmate or resignation. Notable recent victories include flawless sweeps against opponents like AboAwad50 and 01Abdelaziz, crushing them with precise moves and timely checkmates.

Opponents beware: Radha has a 100% win rate against a surprising number of challengers, from aboawad50 to whos_your_paddy. However, even the best have their kryptonite, and losses have come from a more stubborn few like abumahammed and ferferi8082.

Fun Facts

  • Radha's bullet rating once soared up to 768, but they’re happy to brag about winning a 1-move blunder game or two.
  • When playing blitz, Radha enjoys mixing it up, performing well with openings like the Scandinavian Defense and the Englund Gambit.
  • The player has a sweet spot playing between 6 AM and 8 AM and also late evenings, clocking the highest win percentages during early morning hours and midnight.
  • With an average win rate above 40% as White and almost 40% as Black, Radha is clearly comfortable wielding both colors—though White pieces hold a slight edge.

In summary, Radha Rani is a passionate, fighting chess enthusiast who combines a balanced opening repertoire with a resilient mindset. The journey is full of thrilling highs, challenging lows, and an appreciation for the game’s rich complexities. Whether it’s blitz, bullet, or the mighty rapid, Radha keeps the chessboard buzzing—one check, one mate, and one laugh at a time.

Keep an eye on kkaranam — their best moves might just come when you least expect them!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
mary3i43 0W / 1L / 0D
kindcaterpillar 1W / 0L / 0D
nathannno 0W / 1L / 0D
yusurill 1W / 0L / 0D
synyster0341 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
tejsaikaranam 42W / 29L / 7D
monkeychessboyman 35W / 31L / 1D
darkdesu 4W / 4L / 2D
astro_tou_vora 3W / 0L / 0D
charliel94 0W / 3L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 208 185
2024 216 308 721
2023 203 362 721
2022 288 234 398
2020 768 258 521
Rating by Year20202022202320242025768185YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 45W / 52L / 3D 38W / 53L / 2D 36.8
2024 21W / 21L / 4D 20W / 27L / 2D 50.0
2023 11W / 13L / 1D 11W / 16L / 0D 35.2
2022 19W / 16L / 6D 18W / 25L / 3D 41.0
2020 3W / 11L / 1D 4W / 10L / 2D 34.5

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 64 32 30 2 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense 31 14 15 2 45.2%
Queens Pawn Opening Blackmar Gambit 23 8 15 0 34.8%
Englund Gambit 20 10 9 1 50.0%
Bishops Opening 16 8 8 0 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 16 7 8 1 43.8%
Queens Pawn Opening 11 4 7 0 36.4%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 8 1 7 0 12.5%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 8 2 6 0 25.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 6 5 1 0 83.3%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Scandinavian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Alekhines Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Center Game Accepted 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 15 7 8 0 46.7%
Englund Gambit 13 7 4 2 53.9%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 5 0 4 1 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 5 2 2 1 40.0%
Undefined 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Pirc Defense 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Alekhines Defense 3 1 1 1 33.3%
Scandinavian Defense 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Center Game Accepted 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Englund Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Nimzowitsch Defense Scandinavian Bogoljubov Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Center Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Philidor Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Scandinavian Defense Modern Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Englund Gambit Mosquito Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 0
Losing 13 1