NalaGingerThambi

Profile: NalaGingerThambi

Meet NalaGingerThambi, a blitz whirlwind with a flair for the unexpected and a charming blend of resilience and humor at the chessboard. With a highest blitz rating of 740 in 2023 (a rapid rollercoaster ride), they have steadily climbed the ranks, currently boasting a solid 458 in 2025. Not to be underestimated, their rapid rating soared up to 888 at one point and still keeps improving, peaking at 721 in 2025. Bullet chess? Well, it’s more like a quick cameo cameo with a modest peak at 144.

Playing Style

NalaGingerThambi is a strategist who rarely throws in the towel early — quitting prematurely only happens in about 5% of games — proving that they have the patience of a saint with an appetite for long, dramatic battles. They’ve mastered the art of endgames, featuring in over half of their games, often stretching matches to an average of more than 52 moves per win. Though they slightly favor playing with the white pieces (winning just over 51% of those), their black piece performances are no slouches either.

Tactical Ninja

Beware losing a piece against NalaGingerThambi — their comeback rate is a dazzling 67.6%, and they boast an incredible 100% win rate after losing a piece. In chess terms, they’ve basically turned "down but never out" into an art form. One-sided losses are kept to a graceful minimum of under 9%, showing a resilient mind that refuses to fold under pressure.

Psychological Warmth and Quirkiness

With a tilt factor of 10, this player might get a little heated now and then, but hey, who doesn’t when pawns attack relentlessly? There’s a fun 34.6% difference in win rate when playing rated matches versus casual ones, suggesting that when the chips are down and the game really matters, NalaGingerThambi turns on the gears.

Daily Chess and Game Volume

Over 2,300 blitz games since 2023 have added to NalaGingerThambi’s deep well of experience, with a nearly even split between wins, losses, and the rare draw. Rapid games add a bit of variety and tactical flair, with over 600 games logged and a clean 50% win rate on the somewhat mysterious opening dubbed "Top Secret". Bullet might not be their game — just one recorded game with a loss — but hey, someone has to keep the rest of us on our toes!

Fun Fact & Rivalries

One of NalaGingerThambi’s quirkiest stats is their track record against their username twin “gingernalathambi” — a challenging rival with only about 30% win rate in those clashes. Recent battles with opponents like andorex13 and thewayofthenature have been a perfect 100% win for Nala, proving they can handle the pressure (and the weird usernames) with style.

The Daily Grind

Chess hours? NalaGingerThambi’s magic hours appear to be oddly scattered, with mornings and late evenings bringing up to 75% win rates, while an unexpected 0% at midnight might mean they're either sleeping or dreaming strategies. Weekends are their friend, boasting a 56% win rate on Saturdays, a testament to the power of weekend warrior vibes!

So if you see NalaGingerThambi on the chess ladder, beware: a tactical comeback artist with endurance, a secretive opening repertoire, and a penchant for turning the tables just when you think you have them figured out!