Meet Neetish Thakur, a chess enthusiast with a special knack for quick gameplay. Preferring the adrenaline rush of Bullet chess, Neetish has shown a dynamic and fast-paced playing style that keeps opponents on their toes. Although the Daily time control might not be his cup of tea, Neetish shines brightest when the clock ticks under a minute!
Playing Style
Neetish is known for tactical awareness with an impressive 78.91% comeback rate and a remarkable 43.76% win rate even after losing a piece. This shows a gritty and resilient chess warrior who never gives up — possibly because he’s too busy looking for his next cup of coffee between moves.
Early resignation rate: 5.18%
Endgame frequency: 54.97%
Average moves per win: 59
Average moves per loss: 56
Average first capture move: 5.5
White win rate: 48.52%
Black win rate: 45.27%
Best time of day to play: 7 AM (morning birds truly catch the rooks!)
Opening Favorite Moves
Neetish enjoys mixing things up on the board but tends to favor some classic openings:
Rapid and Blitz: Sicilian Defense with variations like Bowdler Attack, French Variation, and the Two Knights Defence stand out as his most played and competitive openings.
Bullet: The Zukertort Opening's Tennison Gambit, along with the Center Game and Two Knights Defence, are among his top choices, highlighting an aggressive and tactical mindset perfect for rapid encounters.
Notable Stats
Peak Rapid rating: 1492 (September 2021)
Peak Blitz rating: 1093 (April 2022)
Peak Bullet rating: 1248 (March 2022)
Has a longest winning streak of 21 games – that's longer than some people can go without coffee!
Maintains a balanced win rate slightly over 50% in all fast time controls
Win record shows resilience with solid performance against both higher-rated and equal-rated opponents
Fun Facts
When Neetish isn’t busy blitzing through Bullet chess, he's perfecting his move order and preparing deadly openings. His strategic depth (Median prep depth up to 5) suggests he’s not just fast but thoughtful—a rare combo!
Interestingly, his win rate soars during early morning hours (#BestTimeOfDayToPlay), so if you challenge him, better be ready before sunrise!
Neetish, you've maintained a respectable strength adjusted win rate of about 53%, demonstrating solid playing ability in your bullet games. Your 3 to 12 month rating trends show positive long-term improvement, with increases of 12 to 15 rating points and upward slopes over 6 to 12 months. However, the recent 1-month performance indicates a slight setback with a rating drop of 20 points and a negative trend slope, signaling a need to review and improve your current bullet game form.
Key Takeaways from Your Recent Games
Opening Knowledge: Your games feature openings such as the Queen's Pawn Opening and Philidor Defense, among others. Your familiarity with these lines gives you a good foundation, but there's room to deepen your understanding, especially in move timing and positional play in these variations.
Time Management: Several games ended due to your opponent running out of time, and in one game you lost on time. Bullet chess demands quick, accurate moves; working on faster calculation and intuitive play could help reduce time pressure and mechanical errors.
Tactical Awareness: There were moments with sharp exchanges and sacrifices, showing your readiness to engage tactically. Continuing to polish your tactical vision will boost your ability to seize winning chances.
Suggestions to Improve Your Bullet Play
Opening Preparation: Focus on a smaller number of key openings to sharpen your responses. Study typical plans and strategies in those lines to gain an edge early in games.
Time Management Drills: Practice making strong moves quickly to avoid time trouble. Consider training with slightly longer time controls to build confident instincts before returning to bullet.
Endgame Technique: Strengthen fundamental endgame skills so you can confidently convert advantages or defend when short on time.
Review Losses Thoroughly: Analyze your lost games carefully — especially the recent ones from the Philidor Defense and Giuoco Piano openings — to spot recurring mistakes or inaccurate moves that you can correct.
Use Tactical Trainers: Regularly solve quick tactical puzzles to keep your calculation sharp and pattern recognition fast.
Final Encouragement
Bullet chess challenges both your speed and accuracy, so steady improvement may come through sustained practice and focused study. Keep reviewing your games, stay patient with your progress, and you will see your rating trend turn upward again soon. Keep up the hard work, Neetish!
