About Namitbir Singh Walia
Namitbir Singh Walia — sometimes seen online as "Mr_ruthless" — is an International Master (FIDE) and a charismatic chess streamer. A strong all‑round competitor, Namitbir favors long, thoughtful games: Daily time control is his preferred battlefield, where he combines deep endgame skill with a tendency to outlast opponents rather than blitz them into submission.
- Title: International Master
- Streamer & content creator: active, entertaining, and instructive
- Preferred time control: Daily (slow, strategic play)
- Peak Blitz: 2651 (2024-08-28) — a highlight of his lightning success
- Peak Bullet: 2606 (2025-01-19) — his rapid‑fire résumé line
Career highlights
From humble Bullet beginnings to topping the Blitz leaderboards, Namitbir has climbed steadily through online ranks. He mixes cheeky opening surprises with serious preparation — a blend that keeps both opponents and viewers on their toes.
- Consistent multi‑year growth across Bullet, Blitz and Rapid play with notable peaks in 2024–2025.
- Longest documented winning streak: 34 games — proof he can catch fire and roast the opposition.
- Notable performance spike: sustained high results in Blitz events across 2023–2025. See a quick visual:
Playing style & favorite openings
Namitbir is a practical tactician who prefers complex middlegames and rich endgames. He resigns early less often than many (early resignation rate ~12.9%) and averages about 60 moves per decisive game — so expect long fights and dramatic swindles.
- Top Bullet weapons: Italian Game (Two Knights), Caro‑Kann, Scandinavian — the Italian stands out with a ~70% win rate in one sample line.
- Blitz favorites include the Bird (Batavo Gambit), Blackburne Shilling Gambit and the Two Knights — aggressive, surprise‑oriented lines that suit quick time controls.
- Daily openings show high success with Barnes Defense and several offbeat choices — ideal for unsettling opponents in correspondence‑style play.
- Representative openings: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Caro-Kann Defense, Scandinavian Defense
Streamer persona & community
On stream Namitbir blends instruction, humor, and occasional self‑deprecating commentary. His viewers come for both quality chess insight and a friendly, relaxed chat vibe. He’s known to annotate tricky endgames live and to explain practical decision‑making for club players.
- Content: live Blitz/Bullet sessions, Daily game analysis, endgame breakdowns.
- Community hooks: viewer game reviews, Q&A, and occasional themed opening nights.
- Catch a sample recorded duel: View Game
Records, rivalries & fun stats
Namitbir’s ledger is full of long campaigns and repeat matchups. He’s played dozens to hundreds of games against a handful of recurring opponents, building spicy rivalries and statistical curiosities along the way.
- Most played opponents: Dushyant Sharma (283 games), Soham Kamotra (281 games), Tanmay Jain (153 games).
- Streaks: Longest winning streak 34; longest losing streak 35; current losing streak 1.
- Time-of-day edge: Best hour to find Namitbir at his peak — around 10:00 (win rate ~60%).
- Strength‑adjusted win rates: especially high in Daily play — he thrives when the clock is generous.
Notable games & study material
For players looking to learn from Namitbir: study his Two Knights and Caro‑Kann games for tactical motifs and his Daily games for endgame technique. Below is a compact replay placeholder you can load in a viewer:
- Sample PGN viewer:
- Replay a popular matchup: View Game
Personality, quirks & what to expect
Namitbir mixes seriousness with silliness: classical endgame quotes one minute, a pun about knights the next. He’s competitive but approachable — ideal for viewers who want to improve without a lecture hall vibe. Expect long improvisations, sudden tactical fireworks, and the occasional triumphant (or tragic) stream moment.
- Nickname online: Mr_ruthless (used playfully; he’s kinder than the name suggests).
- Preparation habit: deep endgame work and surprising opening novelties.
- Fun fact placeholder: comeback — his documented comeback rate shows resilience after setbacks.
Want to follow or challenge him?
If you enjoy instructive streams, long Daily battles, or bold Blitz skirmishes, Namitbir’s channel is worth a follow. His mix of titled knowledge and streamer accessibility makes him a compelling figure in the online chess scene.
- Try a friendly challenge — but beware his Two Knights traps.
- See more match history vs common rivals: Dushyant Sharma • Soham Kamotra