Harshit Ranjan Sahu — Candidate Master (Lalitsahu)
Harshit Ranjan Sahu, often seen online as Lalitsahu, is an energetic and fast-paced Candidate Master (CM) who makes a living (or at least a hobby) out of confusing opponents with lightning-fast tactics. A specialist in short time controls, Harshit has carved a reputation in blitz and bullet chess with aggressive openings and a stubborn comeback spirit.
Career highlights & milestones
- Earned the FIDE title of Candidate Master — a proud milestone for any rising player.
- Dominant performances in fast time controls: a natural preference for Blitz and Bullet play, where quick intuition and tactics shine.
- Notable streaks: longest winning streak of 22 games and a current winning streak showing strong form.
- Frequent rivalries: has faced lrs2010 dozens of times — a modern chess bromance/feud worth watching. lrs2010
- Known for dramatic recoveries: an impressive comeback rate that keeps spectators entertained and opponents nervous.
Playing style & favorite openings
Harshit is a tactician at heart. Games often tilt toward sharp positions, early skirmishes and ambitious pawn play. He leans into openings that create unbalanced middlegames where tactics decide the day.
- Blitz/Bullet favorites: Closed Sicilian, Sicilian (various lines), Scandinavian, Amar Gambit and energetic King’s Indian setups.
- Reliable defenses: Caro‑Kann and Scandinavian show up when consolidation is needed between all the fireworks.
- Typical profile: aggressive first moves, relatively deep endgame play, and an uncanny ability to salvage positions after material setbacks.
Try this short illustrative game to see the attacking instincts at work:
Stats, tendencies & memorable numbers
Harshit’s chess resume is strongest in fast formats — a player who thrives when the clocks are ticking. Some crowd-pleasing traits:
- Preferred time control: Blitz (quick decision-making and tactical vision).
- Comeback mentality: a high comeback rate — often turns losing positions into wins or fighting draws.
- Endgame lover: an above-average endgame frequency — games often go the distance.
- Fun streaks: Longest winning streak = 22; Longest losing streak = 12; currently on a winning run of 4.
Peak performances are worth a quick nod: 2697 (2025-11-06) — a concise reminder that Harshit can reach elite flashes in blitz play.
Notable opponents & rivalries
Harshit plays a lot online and has built interesting head-to-head histories. Frequent opponents include lrs2010, dd_ftw and tactics13553 — each matchup tells a small story of adaptation and rivalry. Challengers beware: repetition breeds preparation, and Harshit studies his regulars.
- Most-played opponent: lrs2010 (many tense encounters).
- Reliable wins vs. swapnil_priyadarshi and solid records against a range of blitz specialists.
Personality, quirks & final notes
Off the board Harshit likes humour and irony — he often jokes that his favorite tactic is “panic and pray,” but the numbers show otherwise. He performs best in the morning hours and late evenings, and he gets particularly dangerous when the clock dips below 10 seconds. Expect creativity, daring sacrifices, and the occasional dramatic comeback.
- Best time of day: mornings (08:00) and late-night blitz sessions — prime assassination hours for tactics.
- Early resignation rate is modest — Harshit fights until the finish, often dragging games into long, instructive endgames.
For a quick visual of rating trends over recent seasons:
Want to follow Lalitsahu?
Keep an eye out for Harshit Ranjan Sahu in blitz arenas and bullet pools — you’ll get sharp games, entertaining finishes, and a good chance to learn from a Candidate Master who thrives on speed and surprise.