Shiv Kumar Chopra - aka Mitansh321
Meet Shiv Kumar Chopra, a chess enthusiast whose rapid rating has seen thrilling highs and some humbling lows—kind of like a rollercoaster riding through the seasons of 2025. At his peak, he soared to an impressive Rapid rating of 276 in May 2025, proving that when the stars align (and the pieces cooperate), his game is nothing short of spectacular.
His bullet and blitz games tell tales of fiery battles and lightning-fast strategies, with peak ratings of 462 in Bullet and 429 in Blitz. But don’t be fooled by speed; Shiv’s strength lies in his solid understanding and tactical flair, especially when wielding openings like the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation and the Italian Game, where he boasts win rates up to 75%! He clearly enjoys keeping opponents on their toes.
If you ever want to catch him at his best, aim for a Thursday afternoon (his highest win rate day) or the magical hour of 18:00, when his brain switches into chess beast mode. That said, beware of his tilt factor of 4—he’s only human after all, and sometimes a rough patch sneaks in (just like his longest losing streak of 4 games). Still, his comeback rate of nearly 60% means he’s more likely to rise from the ashes than stay down.
Consistency? Meh. Shiv has a bit of a love-hate relationship with his ratings. Recent months show fluctuations like a seesaw at the park, but hey, isn’t that what keeps the games exciting? Around 150+ rapid games played in 2025 with a practically even split of wins and losses keeps Shiv’s profile dynamic and his opponents guessing.
Psychologically, our hero tends to resign early about 12% of the time—probably saving his energy for the next showdown—and can grind through endgames about 36% of the time, flashing patience where it counts. When playing Black, he tends to be slightly more successful, winning close to 49% of those battles, sneaking victories under the opponent’s nose.
Recent highlights and “not-so-lucky” moments:
- Recent epic victory (June 2, 2025): Mitansh321 delivered a checkmate using the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation—complete with knights dancing and rooks crashing into enemy ranks. See the magic unfold.
- Recent stumble: Lost a tough game to Brice217 who capitalized on early errors, serving as a reminder that even grandmasters-to-be stumble on the battlefield.
In summary, Shiv Kumar Chopra is a spirited competitor, a warrior of the 64 squares who blends instinct, tactical savvy, and a bit of unpredictability. Whether you face him in rapid, blitz, or bullet, be ready—he might just surprise you with a brilliant tactic or a cheeky sacrifice. Or he might resign early and get ready for the next game. After all, chess is a game of decisions, and Shiv makes plenty of them!
