Profile of Nihal-7763
Meet Nihal-7763, a rapid chess enthusiast who fiercely battles on the 64 squares and proves you don't need a Grandmaster title to be a worthy adversary. With a peak rapid rating of 1023 in April 2025, Nihal's chess journey is like a rollercoaster with its thrilling ups and challenging downs — all played out at lightning speed!
Playing Style & Strengths
Preferring the Rapid time control like a caffeinated strategist, Nihal-7763 has played over 400 rapid games in 2025 alone. Their game has an interesting flair for the Van 't Kruijs Opening, having employed it in 237 rapid battles with a nearly 49% win rate — not bad for a move name that sounds like a futuristic robot. French Defense variations are another favorite, boasting winning percentages just above 50%, proving Nihal’s solid grip in classical openings.
Despite the occasional brisk blunder (who hasn’t lost by timeout or resignation?), Nihal has an impressive track record of endurance and resilience. Their comeback rate is over 50%, showing a knack for clawing back from behind. Nihal also prefers to play deeply with an average of 64 moves per win, crafting long strategic duels rather than quick checkmates...unless the opponent really forces their hand.
Stats Snapshot
- Overall Rapid Record: 283 wins, 275 losses, 33 draws
- Longest Winning Streak: 8 consecutive games — a mini chess hero's journey
- Preferred Openings: Van 't Kruijs Opening, French Defense, Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack
- Peak Blitz Rating: 1153
- Highest Bullet Rating: 1008
Fun Facts & Anecdotes
Nihal-7763 has a rather quirky habit of playing their best chess around 19:00 — clearly, the stars align at that hour (or maybe it's just dinner motivation). Their win rate at peak times like 16:00 and 19:00 is nearly 100%, while midnight hours seem to be less kind, with a few unfortunate zero-win time slots.
Psychological tidbits reveal a Tilt Factor of 8 — yes, even Nihal gets ticked off when the queen runs away without saying goodbye! They resign early under pressure about 1% of the time, a sign of a player who knows when to bow out gracefully.
Recent Memorable Game
In a recent rapid duel against arou15, Nihal clinched victory via resignation with a classic French Defense Normal Variation. The game ended swiftly with a stellar queen sacrifice and precise maneuvering, showcasing tactical awareness and the ability to punish overconfidence.
1. e4 e6 2. d4 Qh4 3. Nc3 Bb4+ 4. g3 Bxc3+ 5. bxc3 Qxe4+ 6. Qe2 Qxh1 7. Nf3 Ne7 8. Be3 O-O 9. O-O-O b6 10. Bh3 Ba6 11. c4 Bxc4 12. Qxc4 Qxf3 13. Qxc7 Nd5 14. Qb7 Nc6 15. Qxd7 Nc3 16. Rd2 Na5 17. Bxe6 fxe6 18. Qxe6+ Kh8 19. d5 Nc4 20. Rd3 Qh1+ 0-1
Summary
Nihal-7763 is a resilient and strategic player who combines deep opening knowledge with tactical grit. Whether dominating with the Van 't Kruijs or dancing through the French Defense labyrinth, they bring passion and persistence to the chessboard. With an ever-growing experience bank and a penchant for those rapid time controls, Nihal is a player worth watching — and maybe even challenging, if you dare!
