Player Profile: nshyam5
Meet nshyam5, a Rapid chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride! With a peak Rapid rating of an impressive 768 achieved in April 2025, nshyam5 has been steadily climbing the ranks through a combination of unconventional openings and wily tactics.
Playing Style
nshyam5 is a fearless pioneer of the Grob Opening, boldly starting games with 1.g4, much to the surprise (and sometimes dismay) of opponents. This quirky penchant pays off almost half the time, with a notable 48.76% win rate in Rapid play using the Grob. When not shaking the board with Grob gambits, nshyam5 favors solid and classical attempts like the King's Pawn and King's Fianchetto openings, boasting win rates hovering around 50% or better.
Competitive Highlights
- Rapid record: A massive battler with over 2,200 Rapid games - winning 1062, losing 1028 and drawing 144. Clearly, a fighter who never shies away from the skirmish!
- Blitz & Bullet: Though primarily a Rapid warrior, nshyam5 has tasted success in Blitz (peak 771) and Bullet (peak 527), winning their only Blitz game and splitting Bullet battles evenly.
- Longest winning streak: 12 consecutive triumphs.
- Resilience: A remarkable comeback rate of nearly 75%, proving that a lost piece is just a temporary setback for this cunning tactician.
Mood & Mindset
With an average game length of about 50 moves, nshyam5 shows a fondness for deep strategic duels rather than speedy finishes. This player has a tilt factor of 10 - meaning when the going gets tough, the tough sometimes get a wee bit frustrated (aren't we all?). The best time for peak victory dance moves? Around 11pm - prime time for ninja tactics and late-night brilliance.
Memorable Moment
One of nshyam5's most recent triumphs was a dazzling display of the Grob Opening against erickrs20. After launching an early flank assault starting with 1.g4 and 2.g5, nshyam5 orchestrated a graceful resignation from the opponent just 11 moves in - a quick comedy of errors turned masterpiece!
Fierce Rivalries & Friendly Burns
nshyam5 has squared off multiple times against aadu310 with a near-even score, and enjoys clean sweeps against various opponents including jonirkt and giftzwergli666. Talk about selective mercy!
In a Nutshell
Whether it’s an audacious pawn storm with the Grob or a carefully plotted maneuver with classical lines, nshyam5 is a player who keeps foes guessing and friends entertained. A mix of dogged determination, tactical brilliance, and just a pinch of delicious chaos make this Rapid specialist a character to watch on the digital chess battlefield.
Hi nshyam5, here’s some constructive feedback based on your recent games:
- Opening Choices: You favor the Grob Opening (1.g4), which is quite unorthodox and can catch opponents off guard. It’s great to surprise opponents, but be aware it can sometimes lead to early weaknesses. Consider complementing it with some mainstream openings too, to build a more well-rounded repertoire.
- Early Game Tactics: In your wins, you’ve shown good attacking instincts, especially using early pawn pushes combined with active piece play. For example, your sacrifices and pressure on the kingside worked well. Keep practicing tactics to sharpen this strength further.
- King Safety: Some of your losses indicate vulnerability in king safety, especially when castling late or not castling at all. Try prioritizing safe king positioning early on to avoid sharp attacks and mating nets from your opponents.
- Time Management: Your time usage appears balanced, but try to avoid thinking too long on early forced moves and save time for critical middle and endgame decisions.
- Piece Development: Work on developing your pieces smoothly and quickly in the opening to connect your rooks and increase control of the center. Sometimes your openings lead to delayed development, which your opponents exploit.
- Endgame Technique: Your recent wins show good fighting spirit, but practicing fundamental endgames such as king and pawn endings, as well as rook endings, will help convert advantages more consistently.
Overall, you’re building a nice foundation, especially in aggressive play. Try to balance that with solid opening principles and king safety to improve your playing consistency.
Keep focused on these areas, and you’ll see strong progress soon!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| shams22333 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| shaw72 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| dalexio4 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| lokisara123 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| funnyguyforlife | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| ismail785gh | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| gowthamg511 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| lokcatur | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| itsmmr | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| dito1980 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| aadu310 | 5W / 4L / 0D | |
| d4vdtj | 1W / 1L / 1D | |
| abhishekk2005 | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| littldrewewew | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
| nil2087 | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 670 | |||
| 2024 | 527 | 771 | 544 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 271W / 253L / 25D | 250W / 257L / 42D | 52.5 |
| 2024 | 299W / 273L / 46D | 290W / 296L / 35D | 55.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 914 | 436 | 422 | 56 | 47.7% |
| Barnes Defense | 620 | 309 | 271 | 40 | 49.8% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 128 | 63 | 57 | 8 | 49.2% |
| Australian Defense | 102 | 44 | 54 | 4 | 43.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 72 | 34 | 32 | 6 | 47.2% |
| Modern | 56 | 20 | 31 | 5 | 35.7% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 46 | 15 | 29 | 2 | 32.6% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 38 | 18 | 20 | 0 | 47.4% |
| French Defense | 38 | 18 | 18 | 2 | 47.4% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 31 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 38.7% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 4 |