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Mitrabha Guha GM

Username: mitrabhaa

Playing Since: 2018-06-14 (Active)

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Daily: 1233
1W / 7L / 0D
Rapid: 2499
188W / 89L / 57D
Blitz: 2989
4049W / 2295L / 657D
Bullet: 3183
4690W / 3804L / 504D

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.


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Coach Chesswick

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



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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
Rating by Year2018201920202021202220232024202531041233YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

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
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