Krishna Machavarapu

Profile Summary: Krishna Machavarapu (kmach003)

Krishna Machavarapu, known in the chess realm as kmach003, is a resilient and adventurous rapid player whose rating journey has seen its fair share of ups and downs—kind of like a rollercoaster designed by a chess grandmaster obsessed with surprises. Starting modestly at around 1067 in 2016, Krishna climbed to a peak rapid rating of 1191 in June 2022 before experiencing the dramatic excitement of fluctuating ratings into the 500s and 700s over 2024-2025. Whether it's a daring Scandinavian Defense or the more classic King’s Pawn structures, Krishna meets every opening with a mix of tenacity and spontaneity.

Playing Style & Traits

• Preferred Time Control: Rapid - because life's too short to wait for the clock!
• Early Resignation Rate: 18.21% - sometimes you just know when to fold 'em.
• Endgame Frequency: 41.44% - spends quite some time making those final moves count.
• Average Moves Per Win: 57.18 - slow and steady might just win the race.
• Average Moves Per Loss: 39.35 - occasionally the curtains close quicker than expected.
• Comback Rate: An impressive 71.24% - because giving up is not in Krishna's vocabulary.

Opening Preferences and Performance

Krishna dances nimbly through a wide repertoire of openings, with a playful fondness towards the Scandinavian Defense, experimenting extensively with variations—amassing over 178 games and a respectable win rate hovering just above 44%. The Bishop's Opening is another playground, where Krishna shines with more than 50% wins, proving that bishops aren't just for shooing pigeons away.

Notable Opponents & Records

Known for some fierce rivalries, Krishna has a remarkable 81.25% win record against rc4k over 16 encounters—clearly, this is a matchup that keeps chess fans on the edge of their seats. On the flip side, some opponents have proven tougher nuts to crack, but hey, every champion has their Achilles' heel!

Psychological Quirks & Habits

Clocking in at the magic hour of 1 AM for peak performance, Krishna obviously prefers to challenge foes when the rest of the world is asleep—who knew nocturnal chess ninjas were a thing? With a tilt factor of just 11, it seems our hero is rather zen about setbacks, which explains the commendable comeback rate.

Latest Triumphs:

Just recently, Krishna secured a scintillating victory by resignation in a dramatic encounter against mr_t0m, showcasing both tactical finesse and strategic endurance. The final position was worthy of a slow clap—almost as if the opponent said, "Well played, I surrender!"

Fun Fact

Despite a few rough patches and losses that might’ve caused others to rage-quit, Krishna's dungeon master-level tilt control means they rarely rage, but often recalibrate—and come back stronger, or at least with a fresh pot of coffee.

So if you want to have an engaging chess battle where every game tells a story of courage, strategy, and perhaps a little chaos, challenge kmach003—just don’t be surprised if you wake up to an unexpected checkmate at 1 AM!