Mayank Mishra

Mayank Mishra (mayank431)

Once a humble pawn-pusher, Mayank Mishra has steadily climbed the ranks in the realm of online chess, proving that perseverance and a sprinkle of audacity can take you far—even if your knights sometimes moonlight as knights in shining armor or clumsy jesters.

Chess Journey & Performance

Since 2011, Mayank has battled opponents across all time controls—Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, and Daily—with a particular passion for the fast and furious Bullet chess. His rating has seen a rollercoaster ride from beginner struggles (sub-1000 scores in early days) to an impressive peak Bullet rating of 1856 by the end of 2020.

Blitz and Rapid bring out his strategic depth, boasting peak ratings of 1728 and 1582 respectively. Even the more leisurely Daily games have witnessed moments of brilliance, reaching a top rating of 1340.

Playing Style & Stats

Mayank’s style can be described as tenacious endgame fighting—with nearly 80% of his games going down to the wire. His games tend to last about 66 moves when winning and over 70 moves when losing, which tells us he’s in for the long haul and rarely gives up early—unless the coffee runs out.

White generally fancies its chances a bit more with a 48% win rate versus Black's 47%, but Mayank’s resilience shines with a 62% comeback rate and a surprisingly strong 40% win rate even after losing a piece—clearly, the prodigy of second chances!

Favorite Openings & Tactical Tendencies

Mayank keeps opponents on their toes with eclectic opening choices, leaning heavily on the mysterious and occasionally cryptic "Unknown Opening" in Bullet games, but also showing a fondness for the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack and the Modern Defense variations. His most cunning tactical devices often revolve around timely sacrifices and unexpected checkmates—illustrated in his recent games where he forced mates or timed-out foes with clever play.

Psychological Traits & Gaming Hours

While everyone has their off days, Mayank’s “tilt factor” of 21 suggests he’s mostly cool under fire, especially when playing in the early morning hours around 6 AM, which appears to be his secret Jedi time for victory. The guy probably has coffee strong enough to power a chess engine.

Memorable Recent Battle

In his latest victorious encounter, Mayank wielded the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack against opponent GG_24, culminating in a swift and ruthless checkmate, while his last loss reminded everyone that even great warriors occasionally meet a worthy adversary—sometimes ending in a classic checkmate in a tense middle game battle.

Overall Record & Longevity

With over 17,000 wins in Bullet chess alone and thousands more in Blitz, Rapid, and Daily formats, Mayank has amassed a treasure trove of chess wisdom—and losses—balancing out to an almost mythic player who never truly quits. His longest winning streak is a formidable 22 games, matched by a just as formidable 21-game losing streak, proving that he experiences all the drama chess has to offer. Mayank plays to win, learns from defeat, and never forgets to have fun along the way.

In conclusion: Mayank Mishra, aka mayank431, is your friendly neighborhood chess enthusiast who turns 64 squares into a battlefield of stamina, skill, and unexpected hilarity. If you see him online, beware—he might just outwit you before your coffee even cools!