Konguvel Ponnuswamy: International Master Extraordinaire
Meet konguvel, the chess virtuoso who holds the prestigious title of International Master awarded by FIDE — proving that not all heroes wear capes; some just maneuver knights and bishops with supreme finesse.
With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2448 in September 2020, konguvel has dazzled chessboards worldwide. Their rapid play, peaking at 2281, reminds us that speed and strategy are definitely their allies, though blitz remains their unmistakable forte.
Known for a killer streak — a longest winning streak of 15 games — konguvel also embodies resilience with an extraordinary comeback rate of over 88%. Losses? Sure, but never without a fight! And despite a tilt factor of 7, this player bounces back faster than you can say "checkmate."
If you dig into konguvel's opening repertoire, prepare for some top-secret wizardry with almost 70% win rate in blitz openings labeled "Top Secret." Opponents beware: konguvel dominates regular rivals like eternalfire25 and harila1 with win rates exceeding 90%.
Pattern of play? Endgames make up 77% of their battles, with an average of around 68 moves per win. They don’t give up easily; resignations are practically nonexistent, and checkmates are their signature furloughs to the opponent’s king.
Fun fact: konguvel’s best time to play? 3 AM — a true nocturnal strategist! Their win rate during those early hours is a stunning 100%, so if you challenge them at dawn, prepare for a lesson in chess mastery.
Recent highlights include a brilliant checkmate victory against 64squareskill in November 2022, showcasing their tactical fireworks in the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Adams Attack. Each game feels like a chess thriller where konguvel is the director who makes sure the end credits read “Checkmate.”
Behind the iced stare and calculated moves, konguvel is a relentless force on the board: simultaneously strategic, aggressive, and sometimes poetic — because every pawn push and queen sacrifice tells a story.
So whether you’re a casual player or another grandmaster-in-training, when facing konguvel, remember: the only thing certain is that your king won't be having a peaceful night.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| eternalfire25 | 24W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| Swayangsu Satyapragyan | 1W / 9L / 3D | View Games |
| 64squareskill | 6W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| harila1 | 6W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| seesaw2434 | 1W / 5L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2374 | |||
| 2021 | 2374 | |||
| 2020 | 2369 | |||
| 2019 | 2316 | |||
| 2018 | 2431 | 2281 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 53.0 |
| 2021 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 58.0 |
| 2020 | 15W / 7L / 0D | 14W / 6L / 1D | 74.6 |
| 2019 | 14W / 4L / 1D | 14W / 6L / 0D | 73.8 |
| 2018 | 1W / 4L / 3D | 2W / 5L / 0D | 74.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 94 | 66 | 26 | 2 | 70.2% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 9.1% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 15 | 6 |
| Losing | 7 | 0 |