Profile Summary: nikhil5678
Meet nikhil5678, a gladiator of the 64 squares who dances between chaos and cunning with the flair of a blitz wildfire. Famed (or infamous) for a lightning-fast bullet peak rating of 982 back in July 2021, this player’s bullet games are hotter than a rook trapped on f7!
In the realm of blitz, nikhil5678 reached a peak rating of 749 in late 2020—a number that might make your queen quiver. As for rapid chess, the journey continues with a recent peak of 736 attained in April 2024. Clearly, when it comes to switching gears, this player knows how to keep opponents guessing.
With a combined record of over 586 wins, nikhil5678 loves the battlefield, though the learning moments (losses totaling 688) and a handful of draws only add spice to the story. Early resignations happen occasionally, but hey—why prolong the suspense when victory or defeat can be swift and dramatic?
Playing Style and Favorite Openings
Preferring blitz as the time control of choice, nikhil5678 thrives in the heat of rapid decisions, boasting an amazing comeback rate of 76.62%—a true phoenix rising from the ashes of lost pieces. However, opponents beware: the win rate after losing a piece is a respectable 40.71%, so sliding into defeat might demand more than a casual blunder.
Opening enthusiast? This player favors the King's Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation, the Scotch Game, and the Indian Game with noteworthy success (win rates around 42% to 59%). The Van t Kruijs Opening and the Three Knights Opening also make appearances, proving that versatility is part of the charm.
Psychology and Habits
When it comes to the mind games, nikhil5678 has a respectable tilt factor of 12%, showing resilience under pressure. The best time of day to challenge this strategist? Midnight (00:00), when the mind is sharp and the pawns restless.
Recent Highlight
Checkmate is the signature move for this warrior. On June 4, 2025, nikhil5678 ended a rapid-fire duel against mayil6112004 with a spectacular checkmate in just 42 moves. The game was a rollercoaster featuring knight sacrifices, racing pawns, and tactical wizardry—a true testament to nikhil5678’s flair for the dramatic.
1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g4 Nxg4 3. Bh3 Nf6 4. Nc3 d6 5. b4 Bxh3 6. Rf1 Bxf1 7. Kxf1 Qd7 8. Bb2 Qh3+ 9. Kg1 Ng4 10. Kh1 f5 11. Nd5 g6 12. Nf4 Qh6 13. Bxh8 Nc6 14. e3 Nxb4 15. Bc3 Nc6 16. Nd4 Nxf2+ 17. Kg1 Nxd1 18. Rxd1 Bg7 19. Rb1 Nxd4 20. Bxd4 Rd8 21. Rxb7 Kd7 22. Rb5 Kc6 23. Bxg7 Qxg7 24. Ne6 Qa1+ 25. Kf2 Rd7 26. Ng5 Qxa2 27. c4 Qxd2+ 28. Kf3 Qc3 29. Nxh7 Qxc4 30. Rb1 Qb5 31. Nf8 Qxb1 32. Nxd7 Kb5 33. Nb8 Kc5 34. Nd7+ Kc6 35. Nf8 Qe4+ 36. Ke2 f4 37. Ne6 Qxe3+ 38. Kd1 f3 39. Ng5 Qe2+ 40. Kc1 f2 41. Nh3 f1=Q# 0-1
In sum, nikhil5678 is not just a player; they’re a tempest on the board—a fearless tactician who treats the game like a thrilling adventure, not just a calculation. To play against them? Prepare for an unpredictable ride!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| gulcesahin | 0W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| kawhiclippers | 0W / 1L / 2D | View Games |
| patilbhavesh666 | 0W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| rahulsalujaaa | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| devanandgowda | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 173 | 273 | ||
| 2024 | 648 | 152 | 290 | |
| 2023 | 179 | 490 | ||
| 2022 | 219 | 431 | ||
| 2021 | 865 | 302 | 442 | |
| 2020 | 387 | 412 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25W / 28L / 3D | 29W / 24L / 0D | 46.5 |
| 2024 | 68W / 84L / 8D | 63W / 94L / 1D | 51.9 |
| 2023 | 2W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 2L / 0D | 39.2 |
| 2022 | 34W / 42L / 1D | 31W / 44L / 0D | 45.7 |
| 2021 | 156W / 164L / 9D | 158W / 164L / 17D | 54.4 |
| 2020 | 14W / 24L / 4D | 11W / 25L / 5D | 60.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 64 | 27 | 31 | 6 | 42.2% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 49 | 28 | 19 | 2 | 57.1% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 25 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 56.0% |
| Scotch Game | 21 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 38.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 17 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 41.2% |
| Italian Game | 16 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 31.2% |
| Petrovs Defense | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 35.7% |
| Three Knights Opening | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 61 | 26 | 34 | 1 | 42.6% |
| Scotch Game | 59 | 30 | 28 | 1 | 50.9% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 58 | 30 | 27 | 1 | 51.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 28 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 35.7% |
| Indian Game | 22 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 59.1% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 21 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 52.4% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 20 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 45.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Classical Variation | 20 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 45.0% |
| Petrovs Defense | 20 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 17 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 47.1% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Geet Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Gambit Declined Chigorin Tartakower Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 7 | 0 |
| Losing | 12 | 1 |