Krishna Gupta - aka krisup-gaming
Meet Krishna Gupta, a chess enthusiast whose Rapid rating skyrocketed from humble beginnings (~236 in early 2024) to a blazing peak of 602 in June 2025 — no, that’s not a chess rating typo, but a chess journey fueled by grit and a fair bit of caffeine! Though bullet games sometimes leave him blinking at the clock (max 269 rating), his Rapid format is where he truly shines like a queen on the board.
Playing Mastery (and a Touch of Madness)
Krishna isn't just about muscle; he's got mental finesse too, boasting a 66.91% comeback rate when down, proving he’s the phoenix of chess battles. His average winning game stretches about 50 moves, meaning this is a player who prefers a long, strategic dance rather than quick checkmates. And don’t worry, his longest winning streak is a respectable 8 games, though he’s also endured an equally dramatic 8-game losing streak—because what’s life without a bit of drama?
Favorite Openings (or Secret Weapons)
- “Top Secret” Opening: The ultimate enigma – used in 147 Rapid games with a solid 56.46% win rate. Whether it’s “top secret” or just a fancy name, opponents beware!
- King’s Pawn Opening: A classic masterstroke with a juicy 66.67% win rate in Rapid.
- Scandinavian Defense & Queen’s Pawn Variations: Clearly a fan of shaking things up, scoring well among these choices.
Stats Snapshot
- Games Played (Rapid): 514 with 259 wins, 216 losses, and 39 draws.
- Bullet battles: a mix of survival and aggressive plays (12 wins, 11 losses).
- Psychological trends: Best time to play? A mysterious 7 PM, probably fueled by a “chess juice” cocktail.
- White pieces win rate edges out slightly at 51.3% versus black’s 48.55%—because sometimes, you just need to start first.
The Latest Battles
Most recently, krisup-gaming delivered a dazzling victory on June 4, 2025, employing the French Defense Normal Variation with an elegant resignation from opponent pocosan91. Quick, clean, and ruthless!
But hey, not every story has a fairy-tale ending. On the very same day, he lost by resignation against 6febrian — proving even the best sometimes have to take a bitter pill with a facepalm.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Tilts at just 8%, which in chess terms means he’s mostly zen but can snap if you keep blitzing those annoying early queen raids.
- Enjoys a balanced diet of openings, occasionally sprinkling in some rare and spicy gambits in Bullet when the clock ticks too fast for careful thought.
- Chess philosophy? “Checkmate or timeout, but never unexciting.”
Krishna Gupta, aka krisup-gaming, is truly a player to watch: strategic, resilient, and a little mysterious — mixing methodical play with unexpected bursts of brilliance. When he’s not confusing opponents with his “Top Secret” openings, he’s mastering the art of comeback like a true chess warrior!
