About Dhiraj Venkat
Dhiraj Venkat is a dedicated and strategic chess player who has shown dedication across multiple time controls, with a preference for the rapid and blitz formats. Known for his long games averaging around 58 moves per win and impressive tactical skills, Dhiraj has not only racked up victories but has also demonstrated a resilient comeback ability with an 87.57% success rate after falling behind.
Playing Style
Dhiraj's style can be described as both tactical and resilient, with a preference for lengthy battles rather than quick finishes. He frequently enters endgames and shows above-average patience and calculated decisions. His games often span over 60 moves, proving he's in for the long haul!
- Early resignation rate: 3%
- Endgame occurrence: 61.76%
- Average moves per win: 58
- Average moves per loss: 63
- Comeback rate after losing a piece: 87.57%
- Win rate playing White: 51.51%
- Win rate playing Black: 47.83%
Preferred Time Controls
Dhiraj has a clear fondness for faster-paced games, particularly blitz chess, where his peak rating almost reached 1941 in April 2025. He is also highly competitive in bullet and rapid formats, showing consistent improvement over the years.
- Blitz Peak Rating: 1941 (April 2025)
- Bullet Peak Rating: 1858 (May 2024)
- Rapid Peak Rating: 1684 (June 2025)
- Daily Chess Peak: 1039 (May 2024)
Notable Openings & Performance
Dhiraj prefers classic and strategic openings, often playing the Queen's Pawn Game, including variants like the Stonewall Attack and Accelerated London System. His win rates with these openings reflect his comfort and expertise, particularly in longer time controls like blitz and rapid.
- Queen's Pawn Game: 53.53% win rate in Blitz
- Stonewall Attack (Blitz): 55.12% win rate
- Accelerated London System (Blitz): 56.98% win rate
- French Defense Variants: Around 50-60% win rate in Blitz and Bullet
- Popular in Rapid: Ponziani Opening and Philidor Defense with over 50% win rates
Opponent Highlights
Dhiraj has a diverse range of opponents with some remarkable records:
- Most played opponent: bobabeads with 92 encounters and a strong win ratio
- Strong positive records against many players such as hunterwhiz, backnnotorious, and 1_hugh_1
- Demonstrates resilience with key wins over long-time challengers and a never-give-up attitude!
Fun Facts
- Has an astonishing 87.57% comeback rate when down a piece — truly a fighter!
- Prefers to play at 07:00, his peak performance hour, which might explain his early-morning brilliance!
- Tends to stay focused long enough to push his games to an average of over 60 moves – a hint he loves a good chess marathon.