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Manyu Raj

Username: ManyuRaj

Playing Since: 2017-07-01 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 829
1W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 666
24W / 19L / 2D
Blitz: 682
20W / 50L / 3D
Bullet: 730
399W / 364L / 10D

Manyu Raj: The Chess Enigma

Manyu Raj isn't just another name on the chessboard; they're the player who can simultaneously confuse, conquer, and charm their opponents with a quirky blend of tactical wizardry and unpredictable flair. With a thriving Bullet rating that climbed from a humble 499 at the start of 2024 to a nifty 613 in early 2025, Manyu has proven that speed and brains aren't mutually exclusive. When the clock is ticking down, Manyu dances on the edge — launching attacks with precision and often pulling off jaw-dropping comebacks (over 70% comeback rate, no less).

Manyu’s style? Well, they like to keep games lively, averaging about 52 moves per win and never giving up easily — boasting a 100% win rate after losing a piece, as if those losses were just part of an elaborate trap to lure opponents into false security. Their psychological toughness shines through, too, with a pretty modest tilt factor of 8, proving Manyu can shrug off setbacks and keep fighting. (Yes, even after accidentally knocking over the queen and blaming it on the cat.)

While blitz might not be Manyu's favorite dance—hovering around a win rate of just over 27%—Bullet and Rapid modes tell a different story, featuring solid performances and fearless moves. Manyu’s favorite "opening" remains Top Secret (literally!), winning nearly 61% of Bullet battles with it. It’s safe to say that opponents might be scratching their heads wondering what just happened — unless they got lucky, since Manyu holds perfect records against quite a few challengers like kami8990 and ryan007123.

And when does Manyu play their best chess? Thursdays and Wednesdays are golden days, with win rates pushing past 60%, while the early hours (think 6 AM) are prime time — a 100% win rate suggests some sort of magical morning brainpower. Best avoid scheduling matches with Manyu at 6 in the morning unless you’re ready for an absolute blitzkrieg.

Fun fact: Manyu’s longest winning streak is a spectacular 5 games in a row — enough to make even the chess gods take notice. Whether it’s the thrill of the game or the sheer joy of outmaneuvering an opponent, Manyu plays with passion, persistence, and just the right amount of playful mischief.

In short: Manyu Raj is a whirlwind on the chessboard — unpredictable, relentless, and downright delightful. Opponents beware, this player's next move might just be their last... or their greatest comeback ever.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
bluerx7 1W / 0L / 0D
cavalierefelix 1W / 0L / 0D
alphonser11 0W / 1L / 0D
pachozbojnik1 0W / 1L / 0D
himanagarwal678 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
dcw0 1W / 4L / 0D
gaurav2525 1W / 4L / 0D
landshark97 3W / 2L / 0D
samx_rai 4W / 1L / 0D
Khoa Tran 4W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 768 678
2024 574 576
2017 682
Rating by Year201720242025768574YearRatingBulletRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 163W / 153L / 5D 169W / 149L / 6D 61.0
2024 30W / 17L / 1D 24W / 21L / 0D 57.0
2017 10W / 25L / 2D 10W / 25L / 1D 41.8

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 73 20 50 3 27.4%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 92 56 35 1 60.9%
Reti Opening 84 49 34 1 58.3%
Van Geet Opening Reversed Nimzowitsch Variation 76 35 39 2 46.0%
Van Geet Opening 69 33 36 0 47.8%
Alekhines Defense 48 24 22 2 50.0%
Nimzowitsch Defense 45 18 26 1 40.0%
Nimzowitsch Defense Declined 41 21 20 0 51.2%
Indian Game 33 18 15 0 54.5%
Reti Opening Queens Gambit Invitation 28 11 17 0 39.3%
Alekhines Defense Normal Variation 25 13 12 0 52.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 13 6 7 0 46.1%
Reti Opening 11 7 4 0 63.6%
Alekhines Defense 6 3 2 1 50.0%
Nimzowitsch Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Van Geet Opening Reversed Nimzowitsch Variation 3 2 0 1 66.7%
Alekhines Defense Two Pawns Attack 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Reti Opening Pirc Invitation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Nimzo Indian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Indian Game 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Indian Game Fantasy Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 2
Losing 8 0