Nivesh Proag (Niveshpro)
Nivesh Proag, known online as Niveshpro, is a chess player whose journey has been a rollercoaster of wins, losses, and brilliant comebacks — with a splash of quirky charm. From humble beginnings hovering around a rapid rating of 900 in 2017, Nivesh steadily ascended the ranks to reach a peak rapid rating of 1387 in December 2020.
Specializing in rapid games, Nivesh is a fearless warrior on the 60-minute battlefield, boasting nearly 1800 wins against roughly the same number of losses. This proven resilience is mirrored in a notable comeback rate of nearly 76%, which speaks volumes about an ability to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat — or at least keep things exciting on the board!
His blitz and bullet ratings tell a similar story. Early flashes of brilliance marked a blitz peak at 1362 back in 2014, and though bullet ratings maxed out at just over 1069 in 2021, Nivesh’s enthusiasm for rapid, blitz, and bullet formats is relentless. In daily chess, he has an impressive max rating crossing 1240, thrilling fans with a calm and methodical style.
Nivesh favors openings with personality, not shying away from gambits. His top openings include the Accelerated London System, the fiery Danish Gambit, and the classical Petrov's Defense Classical Variation. In blitz and bullet, the Bishop's Opening and Englund Gambit feature prominently. Clearly, he likes to keep opponents on their toes—whether by subtle positional play or a sudden tactical strike.
Known for an average winning game length of about 57 moves, Nivesh fights for the long haul, showing no fear for endgames and a preference to grind down opponents patiently. However, if things don’t go his way, he resists early resignation, with only about 3% giving up prematurely.
An interesting quirk: Nivesh’s best time to play is midnight — maybe the silence and darkness fuel his strategic thinking, or perhaps chess is just more fun when the world sleeps. Beware if you challenge him at 00:00; he may be plotting your king’s doom.
Recent Games Insight
In his most recent victory in a thrilling Three-Check Live Chess game, Nivesh outmaneuvered an opponent with a checkmate in just six moves using the Nimzowitsch Defense. It was a swift but elegant demonstration of his tactical sharpness. Yet, the dark side of the game catches up sometimes — his latest losses were hard-fought battles involving heavy strategic play and eventually ended by resignation or checkmate.
Playing Style
- Psychological resilience: Low tilt factor of 12, bouncing back rapidly from setbacks.
- Tactical Awareness: Holds a 45% win rate even after losing a piece — a true fighter.
- Opening preferences: Likes classical structures but is adventurous with gambits and less orthodox lines.
- Win distribution: Slightly better performance with White (51.06%) than Black (47.02%), proving he's comfortable in the driver's or passenger's seat.
Overall, Nivesh Proag is a player you want on your team or facing you across the board — unpredictable, spirited, and with a knack for both long battles and quick finishers. A chess journeyman with a quirky edge, Nivesh reminds us all that the game is as much about fun, strategy, and resilience as it is about ratings.
