Profile
mitrabhaa is an Indian chess grandmaster and a well-known streamer who brings the game to screens large and small with warmth, wit, and a dash of competitive fire. A true bullet aficionado, he treats rapid-fire battles as both sport and classroom, often pausing to explain ideas in clear, friendly language.
He earned the Grandmaster title from FIDE and has made a name for himself as a fearless, versatile competitor who loves exploring sharp openings and fast, tactical positions. When he isn’t critiquing an opponent’s plan, he’s likely sharing a helpful breakthrough with his online community. Follow mitrabhaa on his channel for live games and training sessions: mitrabhaa.
Chess Career Highlights
mitrabhaa has built a long and colorful career across Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, and Daily formats, balancing deep preparation with a practical, sometimes unorthodox style. His journey includes a steady rise into the upper echelons of online chess, marked by high-energy performances and a broad opening repertoire.
- Grandmaster title awarded by FIDE
- Bullet specialist with a renowned online presence and a penchant for fast, aggressive play
- Opening repertoire features Caro-Kann Defense, London System (Poisoned Pawn Variation), Amar Gambit, and other dynamic choices
- Notable endurance in long-running streaks, reflecting sustained fighting spirit
Streaming and Community
As a streamer, mitrabhaa translates complex ideas into approachable lessons, inviting viewers to think with and alongside him. His streams blend game analysis, opening exploration, and camaraderie, turning chess nights into learning moments—and occasional friendly banter.
His community thrives on interactive sessions, live commentary, and practical takeaways that players at all levels can apply on the board. If you want to see the man behind the moves, tune in to his broadcasts and join the chat.
Playing Style and Openings
mitrabhaa is known for a flexible, resourceful approach that adapts to the moment. His repertoire includes resilient choices like the Caro-Kann Defense and the London System, as well as sharp, tactical gambits such as the Amar Gambit. This blend keeps opponents guessing and often skews the game toward his preferred, fast-paced tempo.
Legacy and Goals
With the Grandmaster title and a vibrant streaming career, mitrabhaa embodies a modern chess professional: relentless in competition, generous with knowledge, and unapologetically passionate about the game. As he continues to compete at the highest levels and engage with a growing audience, the next chapters promise more creative openings, insightful annotations, and plenty of memorable online moments.
Feedback for Mitrabha Guha
Dear Mitrabha,
You've demonstrated a high level of skill and strong positional understanding in your recent games. Here are some constructive insights to help you continue improving:
Strengths
- Opening Preparation: Your choice of opening lines like the Indian Game (ECO A45) and solid setups in the Queen's Pawn and King's Indian structures show good theoretical knowledge and comfort in the middle game.
- Positional Play: You consistently improve your piece activity and coordinate well to exert pressure, for example, maneuvering your pieces effectively before pushing central or flank pawns.
- Endgame Technique: Several of your wins came after precise endgame play, converting small advantages efficiently, which is a key skill at this level.
- Calculations & Tactical Awareness: Good execution of tactics and forcing sequences led you to decisive material gains and checkmates in multiple games.
Areas for Improvement
- Time Management: In some games, the clock situation became tense in critical moments. To minimize rushed decisions, consider allocating your time more evenly, especially before complicated positions arise.
- Handling Opponent’s Attacking Chances: In losses, there were moments where counterplay from your opponent could have been neutralized earlier. Focus on prophylactic moves and more active defense to restrict opponent threats effectively.
- Opening Variance: While your knowledge is strong, experimenting with additional opening variations can broaden your repertoire and make you less predictable to opponents.
- Transition from Opening to Middlegame: Occasionally, you allowed your opponent improved piece activity following opening exchanges. Consider deepening your understanding of typical middlegame plans arising from your openings.
Specific Suggestions
- Review key moments from your losses [[Link|game|https://www.chess.com/game/live/143629219813]] and [[Link|game|https://www.chess.com/game/live/143629213597]] to identify alternative defensive resources and turning points.
- Practice endgame studies focusing on rook and pawn endgames, as this will refine your conversion skills even further.
- Analyze the tactical motifs you executed successfully, consolidating them into your regular training to boost pattern recognition.
Keep up the great work! Your determination and skill are clear, and with targeted efforts on these areas, you'll continue to climb to even higher rating levels.
Best wishes on your chess journey,
Your Chess Coach
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| aklan10n | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| nutsontheboard | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Ian Ocampos | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| lancelot120376 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Jan Murawski | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Alexei Gubajdullin | 2W / 2L / 0D | View |
| Tikhonov Viacheslav | 2W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Arian Baradaran Tamadon | 10W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Savva Vetokhin | 19W / 9L / 2D | View |
| Shamil Arslanov | 8W / 2L / 2D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Davit_Tiraturyan | 78W / 134L / 11D | View Games |
| Petros Trimitzios | 85W / 106L / 15D | View Games |
| Nihal Sarin | 51W / 137L / 6D | View Games |
| Pranav V | 70W / 92L / 20D | View Games |
| Jose Martinez | 49W / 93L / 25D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3104 | 2947 | 2499 | |
| 2024 | 2986 | 2993 | 2550 | |
| 2023 | 2819 | 2892 | 2579 | |
| 2022 | 2887 | 2876 | 2530 | 1233 |
| 2021 | 2851 | 2754 | 2504 | |
| 2020 | 2709 | 2664 | 2561 | |
| 2019 | 2627 | 2635 | 2200 | 1832 |
| 2018 | 2563 | 2572 | 1946 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1310W / 549L / 128D | 1275W / 612L / 124D | 77.9 |
| 2024 | 1313W / 527L / 116D | 1229W / 620L / 121D | 83.7 |
| 2023 | 938W / 401L / 146D | 860W / 497L / 119D | 78.4 |
| 2022 | 373W / 344L / 46D | 347W / 361L / 60D | 88.4 |
| 2021 | 577W / 415L / 75D | 519W / 462L / 74D | 88.9 |
| 2020 | 194W / 113L / 31D | 171W / 129L / 26D | 84.2 |
| 2019 | 629W / 616L / 83D | 527W / 722L / 86D | 86.8 |
| 2018 | 167W / 163L / 20D | 145W / 187L / 21D | 83.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 993 | 560 | 368 | 65 | 56.4% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 648 | 325 | 285 | 38 | 50.1% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 466 | 282 | 160 | 24 | 60.5% |
| Amar Gambit | 406 | 204 | 190 | 12 | 50.2% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 396 | 204 | 166 | 26 | 51.5% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 297 | 143 | 134 | 20 | 48.1% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 296 | 152 | 128 | 16 | 51.4% |
| Döry Defense | 272 | 150 | 108 | 14 | 55.1% |
| Australian Defense | 257 | 150 | 92 | 15 | 58.4% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 245 | 103 | 129 | 13 | 42.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 990 | 596 | 314 | 80 | 60.2% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 519 | 361 | 114 | 44 | 69.6% |
| Unknown | 343 | 173 | 166 | 4 | 50.4% |
| Döry Defense | 335 | 191 | 116 | 28 | 57.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 332 | 222 | 88 | 22 | 66.9% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 236 | 155 | 67 | 14 | 65.7% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 215 | 129 | 61 | 25 | 60.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 197 | 138 | 45 | 14 | 70.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 180 | 99 | 61 | 20 | 55.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 169 | 89 | 70 | 10 | 52.7% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Modern | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Unknown Opening* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 52 | 28 | 14 | 10 | 53.9% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 19 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 47.4% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 66.7% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 38.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 53.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 66.7% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Australian Defense | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 63.6% |
| Catalan Opening: Closed | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 70.0% |
| Döry Defense | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 55.6% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 47 | 0 |
| Losing | 14 | 7 |