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Nirmal Patel

Username: nirmal4012

Playing Since: 2016-11-29 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 877
9W / 10L / 1D
Rapid: 381
341W / 373L / 27D
Blitz: 359
575W / 585L / 28D
Bullet: 642
0W / 1L / 0D

Profile Summary: Nirmal Patel (nirmal4012)

Meet Nirmal Patel, a tenacious chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares has been a rollercoaster of thrilling victories, tough losses, and amusing misadventures. Like a knight on a daring adventure, Nirmal’s games zigzag between rapid tactical skirmishes and slow, thoughtful duels.

Playing Style & Personality

Nirmal is known for a spirited approach to chess — embracing complexity and never shying away from risky gambits or surprising openings. Although sometimes prone to an early resignation rate of roughly 14%, this just adds to the charm, proving that even passionate warriors know when to tactically retreat and plan their comeback.

With an average game length hovering around 44 moves, Nirmal enjoys the full drama of chess battles, savoring every tactical twist. An impressive comeback rate of nearly 68% shows this player’s resilience: just when defeat seems imminent, Nirmal pulls off clever reversals to keep opponents honest.

Achievements & Peaks

  • Peak Rapid Rating: 827 (February 2022)
  • Peak Daily Rating: 984 (February 2017)
  • Peak Blitz Rating: 773 (January 2018)
  • Peak Bullet Rating: 642 (July 2022)

Whether it's rapid fire Blitz or thoughtful Daily matches, Nirmal has been around the arena with constant adaptations. Preference clearly leans toward Blitz, where quick wits and faster fingers come to the forefront.

Favored Openings & Signature Moves

Nirmal’s opening repertoire resembles a spice rack: a bit of this, a bit of that — with varied flavors to keep opponents guessing. Some fan favorites include:

  • King's Pawn Opening — a classic choice, winning about 39% of games in Rapid play.
  • Van t Kruijs Opening — where Nirmal enjoys an evenly balanced 50% success rate in Rapid, and an even spicier 60% win rate in Blitz.
  • Center Game and Englund Gambit — these show a taste for the unconventional, scoring over 55% in Rapid.

Interestingly, some defenses like the Petrovs are apparently not Nirmal’s cup of tea — with a 0% win rate in Rapid, they serve as fun reminders that even the best players have their kryptonite.

Memorable Moments & Rivalries

Nirmal has tangled with many opponents, securing victories against some (like alihnv1 with a clean 100% record) and struggling against others. The most recent spectacular victory was a checkmate using the tricky Queen’s Pawn Opening — black to move and sealing the deal with style.

But, beware opponents like GramB1 — who recently brought Nirmal to their knees with a neat Caro-Kann defense.

The Big Picture

Rating fluctuations over the years reflect the peaks and valleys of any chess journey. From a roaring peak in early 2022 to some recent dips, Nirmal’s chess life is like a good novel — full of surprises, setbacks, and plenty of tension.

If you catch Nirmal online, remember the best time of day to challenge is around 7 PM — where this player's win rate shoots well above 66%! Just don’t count on them giving up early; after all, a true chess gladiator fights until the last move.

In Conclusion

Nirmal Patel (nirmal4012) is a spirited, strategic player who embraces both the art and the chaos of chess. A dash of humor, a sprinkle of stubbornness, and plenty of passion make watching or playing against Nirmal an experience full of excitement. Keep an eye on this one — the story is far from over!

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🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
kevinzez 0W / 1L / 0D
abellemah 0W / 1L / 0D
lbeserk 0W / 1L / 0D
kidzy972 1W / 0L / 0D
caashcartii 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
akki9638 13W / 1L / 1D
harshpatel_123789 8W / 2L / 0D
kitkat_2002 2W / 5L / 1D
vrushalikarosiya 3W / 5L / 0D
sadhanasolpankhi 1W / 1L / 4D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 349
2024 548
2023 488 489 877
2022 642 466 667
2018 644
2017 701 875
2016 539
Rating by Year2016201720182022202320242025877349YearRatingBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 90W / 83L / 4D 68W / 106L / 8D 46.3
2024 6W / 1L / 0D 3W / 1L / 0D 49.7
2023 24W / 34L / 3D 26W / 29L / 1D 52.1
2022 6W / 11L / 2D 12W / 8L / 1D 47.8
2018 25W / 26L / 3D 24W / 29L / 3D 48.7
2017 58W / 73L / 2D 67W / 57L / 8D 46.3
2016 18W / 26L / 3D 23W / 22L / 4D 44.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 146 64 74 8 43.8%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 31 14 17 0 45.2%
Bishops Opening 16 3 13 0 18.8%
Van t Kruijs Opening 15 9 6 0 60.0%
Undefined 15 7 5 3 46.7%
Center Game 13 7 4 2 53.9%
Queens Pawn Opening 13 8 2 3 61.5%
Scandinavian Defense 11 4 7 0 36.4%
Kings Fianchetto Opening 10 7 3 0 70.0%
Modern Defense with 9 1 7 1 11.1%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 6 4 2 0 66.7%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Philidor Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Vienna Game 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Petrovs Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Birds Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Ponziani Opening 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Four Knights Game Spanish Variation Classical Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 70 28 41 1 40.0%
Caro Kann Defense 30 13 17 0 43.3%
Queens Pawn Opening 29 9 19 1 31.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 23 10 11 2 43.5%
Van t Kruijs Opening 20 10 10 0 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 10 7 3 0 70.0%
Alekhines Defense 10 4 5 1 40.0%
Petrovs Defense 10 0 9 1 0.0%
Center Game 10 6 4 0 60.0%
French Defense Normal Variation 10 8 2 0 80.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 0
Losing 14 3