Ranjan Saikia - The Chess Biologist of the Board
Also known by his imaginative username lionine21, Ranjan Saikia approaches chess with the curiosity of a scientist and the cunning of a predator. With a peak rapid rating touching 862 in 2024 and improving steadily into 2025, Ranjan’s play style is anything but static - he evolves, adapts, and strikes when opponents least expect it.
Known for his “King’s Pawn Opening” prowess, with over 900 games under his belt in rapid chess, Ranjan wins more than 55% of these encounters—a true survival champion in the ecosystem of the chessboard. It’s as if his pawns are cells reproducing strategically to outwit the enemy’s defenses!
Ranjan’s rapid games often last over 56 moves on average when he wins - a testament to his persistence and endgame skill. His endgame frequency is a whopping 56.76%, proving he enjoys the slow metabolic dance where every move counts before delivering the final knockout.
When things look grim, Ranjan’s comeback rate leaps to an impressive 62.97%. Like a resilient microorganism adapting to hostile conditions, he thrives even after losing material, boasting a spectacular 100% win rate after losing a piece. Opponents better watch out - Ranjan’s tactical immunity is top-notch!
Despite a modest tilt factor of 13, his psychological resilience keeps him playing strong, curbing the spread of frustration through his mental system. Playing mostly rapid and blitz formats, he’s a force to be reckoned with, particularly during late-night skirmishes where his win rates peak around 50-55%.
With notable rivalries and an extensive list of opponents, Ranjan’s chess genome is complex and ever-expanding, consistently adapting and overcoming challenges. Whether it’s the Scandinavian defense or the French Defense, his win rates hover near the 40-50% mark, proving he’s equally comfortable in multiple habitats of the chess world.
In summary, Ranjan Saikia is a chess player whose playstyle mimics the fascinating dynamics of biology—thriving through adaptability, strategic reproduction of ideas, and unbeatable resilience. Opponents beware: this player’s inner biology makes him a checkmate predator in the wilds of the 64 squares!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| skyvolter | 11W / 19L / 1D | View Games |
| priyasnu | 15W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| Sha-daan | 2W / 9L / 1D | View Games |
| travelerkuwaiti | 4W / 8L / 0D | View Games |
| ibnomer-yasin-9 | 3W / 8L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 312 | 593 | 725 | 608 |
| 2024 | 311 | 473 | 647 | 608 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 179W / 135L / 12D | 146W / 179L / 8D | 58.1 |
| 2024 | 667W / 591L / 53D | 570W / 684L / 66D | 61.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 947 | 522 | 395 | 30 | 55.1% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 444 | 189 | 241 | 14 | 42.6% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 177 | 86 | 79 | 12 | 48.6% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 101 | 36 | 60 | 5 | 35.6% |
| French Defense | 94 | 45 | 46 | 3 | 47.9% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 84 | 36 | 38 | 10 | 42.9% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 62 | 25 | 33 | 4 | 40.3% |
| Center Game | 54 | 22 | 29 | 3 | 40.7% |
| Vienna Game | 52 | 24 | 26 | 2 | 46.1% |
| Sicilian Defense | 51 | 24 | 25 | 2 | 47.1% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bishops Opening Boi Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 127 | 63 | 63 | 1 | 49.6% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 62 | 29 | 31 | 2 | 46.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 28 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 57.1% |
| Bishops Opening | 23 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 39.1% |
| Center Game | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 56.2% |
| Englund Gambit | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 42.9% |
| French Defense | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 58.3% |
| Vienna Game | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 55.6% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 36 | 22 | 14 | 0 | 61.1% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 64.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Englund Gambit | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 36.4% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| French Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Vienna Game | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Modern Defense with | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 2 |
| Losing | 13 | 0 |