Mohan Aggarwal

Mohan Aggarwal - The Tactical Tactician with a Quirky Gambit

Meet mohanagg21gmail, a chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is a blend of valiant wins, humbling losses, and endless optimism. Rating-wise, Mohan currently patrols the Blitz rating range around 200, with previous glories boasting a peak Blitz score of 537 in April 2024 and a Rapid peak rating soaring to 705 early in 2024. Daily chess aficionados might recognize him by his ironclad perfect game from 2020 (a respectable if lonely peak of 1000), but Mohan clearly thrives when the clock ticks fast in Blitz or Rapid formats.

With an overall Blitz record of an impressive 4,837 wins out of 9,988 games, Mohan is no stranger to the battlefield—even if his opponents occasionally make him tilt a little (16 tilt factor, to be exact). But don't let that fool you; his comeback rate is a solid 33.88%, proving that a losing piece is just a minor setback, not a career-ender. In fact, he wins about 41.43% of games after losing a piece, so watch out for those sneaky reversals!

Mohan's playing style favors nimble early resignations (7.09% of the time)—maybe because he knows when to fold 'em—and he enjoys good endgame frequency (about 13.69% of his games). When he wins, he usually does so after about 29 moves, whereas losses tend to drag on to nearly 37 moves, a clear sign that perseverance may not always be his strongest suit.

The Reti Opening is Mohan's playground, leading to a respectable Blitz win rate of 53.28%, followed by more adventurous lines like the Nimzowitsch Defense and King's Pawn Opening. Mohan’s tactical repertoire also includes defenses like the Caro-Kann and French Defense variations, though those yield a more modest success. His Rapid gambits similarly revolve around the King's Pawn and Reti systems, showcasing his flexible preference for closed to semi-open openings.

Time-wise, he seems to sparkle best around 10 AM (with an incredible 52.75% win rate) and dawn hours at midnight (where his win rate peaks at 53.12%). Evening and late-night hours, however, have proven a tad more challenging—maybe it's his late-night snack choices affecting his brainpower?

Most Recent Games: Triumphs & Trials

Mohan’s latest victories are classic examples of his never-say-die attitude. One such gem was a rapid escape utilizing the Caro-Kann Defense, where he forced his opponent to resign amidst a flurry of tactical threats in just 11 moves. His sharp tactical eye combined with a well-prepared Reti Opening recently led to several wins against less experienced players, sealing games with resignation victories or timely game abandonments.

Of course, not every battle ends in glory; Mohan’s recent losses include thrilling encounters lost on time or after fierce struggles in Reti Gambits. But that's chess – full of surprises, blunders, and the occasional heroic comeback.

Fun Fact

Did you know Mohan wins more when playing as White (53.21%) compared to Black (43.95%)? Maybe he just likes to start things off or perhaps sees himself as the chessboard’s morning person!

When he’s not juggling tactics and traps, you might catch him shaking his head over timeouts (losing 4,301 Blitz games on time—ouch!), proving that speed can indeed be a double-edged sword.

All in all, Mohan Aggarwal is the kind of player who mixes serious strategy with a pinch of chessboard charm, never afraid to dance with danger or drop a knight sacrifice just to keep things interesting!