mohithgiri

Profile of mohithgiri: The Chess Adventurer

Meet mohithgiri, a brave soul navigating the tumultuous seas of rapid chess. With a peak rapid rating of 799 reached in March 2025, and a blitz rating high of 408, mohitgiri is the kind of player who treats each game like an epic saga — sometimes victorious, sometimes wildly educational.

Known for an adventurous opening repertoire, mohitgiri favors Queens Pawn and King's Pawn openings with a curious penchant for tricky lines like the Torre Attack and the Nimzo Indian Defense (Taimanov Ragozin Defense). Fun fact: despite loving gambits, mohitgiri hasn’t won a single game using the dreaded Englund Gambit — a brave choice or a perfect scapegoat when things go south!

Performance Rollercoaster

If you like streaks, mohitgiri won’t disappoint. A longest winning streak of 7 games is complemented by a humbling longest losing streak of 6 games. Currently riding a 7-game win streak — watch out opponents!

Rapid games are their playground, combining tactical flair with a hint of resilience. With an average of 60 moves per win, it’s clear that mohitgiri enjoys the long haul rather than quick finishes. Although sometimes quick to resign (about 16% resignation rate), mohitgiri always brings a fresh perspective to every board.

Record Against Friends (and Foes)

Amongst frequent sparring partners is mithran_v, where mohitgiri holds a solid 50% win rate in 4 games. Others like bishopouf and nayanasrinath have bowed down gracefully, each suffering 100% loss rate against our hero.

The Most Memorable Victory

On June 4, 2025, mohitgiri dazzled with a checkmate victory against mithran_v using the graceful Torre Attack. The final move brought a satisfying h8=Q# — a classic promotion and a checkmate not to forget.

Playing Style & Quirks

• White win rate: 42.86%, Black win rate: 32.26%
• Likes to engage in endgames: Appears in ~47% of games.
• Average moves per win: 60.5, per loss: 47 - the patient strategist.
• Early resignations in nearly 16% of games — knowing when to call it quits is an art form.
• Comeback rate sits impressively at 52% - don’t count out mohitgiri once a piece is lost!

Timing matters too! Mornings around 9 AM see mohitgiri at peak brilliance, so better bring your A-game then.

Final Thoughts

With an indomitable spirit, a taste for tricky openings, and a sprinkle of strategic patience, mohitgiri exemplifies the rollercoaster journey of online chess. One can only wonder what epic checkmate or amusing blunder lies ahead - but one thing is certain: the adventure continues, one move at a time.