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Vedant Panesar FM

Username: Mysterio47

Playing Since: 2021-12-09 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2383
24W / 25L / 17D
Blitz: 2909
1977W / 1671L / 514D
Bullet: 2734
164W / 144L / 19D

Vedant Panesar - The FIDE Master Known as Mysterio47

Meet Vedant Panesar, a chess virtuoso who earned the prestigious title of FIDE Master and proves every day that the 64 squares aren't big enough to contain their brilliance. On the battlefield of blitz, bullet, and rapid games alike, Vedant — or as the chess world sometimes calls them, Mysterio47 — strikes with the precision of a grandmaster and the sneaky cunning of a chess ninja.

Rating Rollercoaster and Play Style

Vedant’s blitz ratings have danced upwards spectacularly, reaching a peak blitz rating of 2977 in May 2025—clearly putting them in the upper echelons of speed chess masterminds. Bullet ratings haven’t lagged far behind, surging to an impressive 2787, while rapid play peaked at 2849. If rapid was an Olympic sport, Vedant would be going home with gold... or maybe bronze if they’re feeling humble.

Known for a fierce Pirc Defense with a winning rate over 60% in blitz, Vedant mixes aggressive yet calculated opening choices like the Modern Defense and the Caro-Kann Defense Advance Tal Variation. If you try opening with the Queens Pawn Chigorin Variation, be warned—Vedant’s win rate there dips to a modest 38%, so maybe pick your battles wisely.

The Stats Don’t Lie

  • Blitz Games Played: Over 3,500, with a win count towering at 1,660.
  • Bullet Victories: 149 and climbing, proving nerves of steel when only seconds remain on the clock.
  • Average Moves Per Win: A marathon 88+ moves, which means Vedant has patience rivaled only by a saint (or someone who really loves endgames).
  • Comeback Mastery: An astounding 87.8% comeback rate after being in a losing position — basically, the chess equivalent of Houdini.

A Gamesmanship Summary

Vedant is a chess gladiator with a tilt factor measured at a cool 11 (chess players, you know what that means!). Their best time of day? 6 PM sharp — catch them then or forever wonder what might have been. White pieces bring the best out of them at a 50.4% win rate, but black pieces aren’t far behind either at 44.1%. Basically, Vedant can win with either color, preferably while sipping a strong cup of coffee.

Recent Battles

The latest victory against Tapuah showcased Vedant’s deep understanding of the Reti Opening Nimzo-Larsen Variation with a calm, precise resignation victory after pushing their opponent to the brink. On the flip side, like all mortals, Vedant tasted recent defeat at the hands of ReadySkate via a thrilling Sicilian Defense game that ended in checkmate — proof that even FIDE Masters can’t win every match, no matter how "mysterious" they are.

Personality and Playing Philosophy

With a healthy respect for the endgame (played in over 86% of their games) and a knack for embracing complexity rather than fleeing from it, Vedant’s games are labyrinthine adventures. They volunteer for long battles, showing no fear in late-game duels and thrive on tactical awareness with a commendable win rate even after losing a piece.

Whether it’s playing a rapid fire bullet game or entering a marathon blitz duel, Vedant Panesar is a name to remember on the chessboard. Approaching every match with humor and a strategic mind, the mystery behind Mysterio47 is exactly what makes chess exciting: the thrill of the unknown, wrapped in a fortress of calculated moves.

Keep an eye on this player — they might just be plotting your next checkmate!


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Performance Feedback for Vedant Panesar

Vedant, your recent games show a solid foundation in opening knowledge and a fighting spirit throughout the middle and endgame phases. Here are some targeted observations and suggestions to help you keep improving:

Strengths

  • Opening Repertoire: You demonstrate a strong grasp of popular openings such as the King's Indian Defense, Caro-Kann, and Reti Opening. You follow well-known theoretical lines confidently, which allows you to reach playable middlegames against tough opponents.
  • Positional Understanding: In many games, you maintain good piece activity and control key squares, showing a good positional sense especially in complex pawn structures.
  • Endgame Technique: When the position simplifies, you are capable of converting advantages or holding tough defensive positions. For example, your tactical awareness in converting in endgames with passed pawns is noteworthy.

Areas for Improvement

  • Tactical Awareness Under Time Pressure: Some losses came from lapses under time pressure. Practicing faster calculation and pattern recognition will help you avoid blunders in critical moments. Consider timed tactics drills to sharpen your speed.
  • Handling Opponent’s Counters: At times, opponents were able to launch strong counterattacks after your pawn breaks or exchanges. Focus on carefully evaluating resulting imbalances rather than rushing forward. Defensive resources and prophylaxis could be strengthened.
  • Transition from Opening to Middlegame: While you follow opening theory well, the moves following the opening sometimes lack a clear plan, leading to passive positions or missed opportunities. Developing a habit of asking yourself “What is my plan here?” will help you steer the game actively.
  • Endgame Precision: Although solid overall, certain endgames ended unfavorably due to missed tactical shots (forks, pins) or passive piece placement. Reviewing fundamental endgame studies and practicing converting technical advantages might be beneficial.

Next Steps for Training

  1. Integrate daily tactical puzzles with a time element to improve quick recognition and reduce blunders.
  2. Analyze lost games critically focusing on moments your opponent gained initiative to learn defensive techniques and counter-ideas.
  3. Study master games in your chosen openings focusing on typical middlegame plans and pawn structures.
  4. Work on key endgames such as rook and pawn vs rook to boost confidence in technical finishes.

Keep your good fighting spirit and continue to learn from each game. With consistent study in these areas, you'll see your practical strength rise rapidly. Keep it up!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Bibek Thing 7W / 4L / 3D
Clément Candelot 3W / 1L / 1D
Феликс Тульчинский 7W / 2L / 0D
Borna Franc 2W / 0L / 0D
ixcii 3W / 2L / 1D
Ali Sebbar 0W / 4L / 0D
Roven Vogel 7W / 6L / 0D
Evgenij Shuvalov 3W / 0L / 0D
Yahli Sokolovsky 3W / 2L / 0D
name554590 1W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
aakash-dalvi7 26W / 16L / 7D
Kaivalya Sandip Nagare 16W / 23L / 6D
Khatanbaatar Bazar 15W / 16L / 5D
Kevin Bordi 9W / 15L / 5D
Vjacheslav Weetik 13W / 13L / 2D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2734 2914 2383
2024 2787 2894 2383
2023 2730 2742 2398
2022 2583 2584
2021 2647
Rating by Year2021202220232024202529142383YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 307W / 242L / 74D 284W / 266L / 79D 95.6
2024 296W / 201L / 66D 240W / 246L / 78D 91.3
2023 323W / 248L / 68D 280W / 289L / 68D 89.4
2022 207W / 162L / 55D 198W / 172L / 55D 91.2
2021 22W / 10L / 4D 20W / 13L / 3D 100.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 207 97 87 23 46.9%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 119 53 50 16 44.5%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 103 45 45 13 43.7%
Czech Defense 87 46 28 13 52.9%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 83 44 30 9 53.0%
Amazon Attack 80 35 37 8 43.8%
Modern 76 40 30 6 52.6%
Four Knights Game 73 35 26 12 48.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 72 36 29 7 50.0%
Ruy Lopez: Closed 70 30 30 10 42.9%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 18 10 7 1 55.6%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 14 6 6 2 42.9%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 13 7 6 0 53.9%
Amazon Attack 12 4 6 2 33.3%
Scandinavian Defense 11 4 7 0 36.4%
Modern 11 5 5 1 45.5%
Amar Gambit 10 7 3 0 70.0%
Döry Defense 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 9 5 3 1 55.6%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 9 4 4 1 44.4%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 2
Losing 11 0