nikhilds

nikhilds: The Chess Warrior's Journey

Meet nikhilds, a relentless chess player whose rating rollercoaster has seen its highs, lows, and spirited battles since 2018. Starting out with a Rapid rating peak of 1173 in May 2018, nikhi has played hundreds of Rapid games, showcasing an unyielding passion for the 64 squares. Not one to shy away from tough competition, their current Rapid rating hovers around 671 as of mid-2025.

With nearly a thousand wins and as many losses in Rapid games alone, nikhi’s style screams resilience — a remarkable comeback rate of 82.87% proves that even after setbacks, giving up is never on the agenda. Known for enduring epic endgames (over 63% frequency), they engage in lengthy tactical skirmishes, averaging close to 60 moves to victory and enduring longer losses with almost 68 moves. So don’t expect a quickie here; nikhi is in it to outwit and outlast opponents.

nikhi proves they’re not just about quantity but quality — with a notable fondness for the French Defense Normal Variation, boasting an impressive ~74% win rate in Rapid play. Other favorite openings include the Scandinavian Defense and Queen's Pawn Opening, while the King’s Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation has been a bit more challenging (around 30% win rate), perhaps a nemesis to conquer next.

When it comes to blitz and bullet chess, nikhi's peak rating once soared up to 1107 and 1260, respectively, back in 2018 - suggesting they once had the speed chess fire but tend to focus intensity more in longer time controls these days.

Off the clock, nikhilds is a tactician with a tilt factor of 11, which might occasionally lead to emotional moments — but hey, who hasn't flung their bishop in frustration? Best performances clock in during odd hours, notably a mystical 80% win rate at 22:00 — a true chess vampire thriving under moonlight.

Their most recent victory was a stunning checkmate finish in a Caro-Kann Defense battle, where patience and precision paid off in style. Games end decisively with a near-even spread between wins by resignation and by checkmate — clearly, opponents know when to concede or face the wrath.

Beyond the stats, nikhi faces a colorful cast of opponents, with some players being absolute bogeymen while others fall victim to their rising game. If you chance upon a match, prepare for an encounter filled with strategic depth, stubborn defense, and unexpected comebacks.

In short: nikhilds is the kind of player who might not be the loudest grandmaster in the room but quietly works their way up with battle-tested grit, a tactical mind, and a flair for the dramatic endgame flourish.