Nirtan Juhla

Profile Summary: Nirtan Juhla (ntju)

Meet Nirtan Juhla, a rapid-fire chess enthusiast known in the online battlegrounds as ntju. In the whirlwind world of chess from 2025, Nirtan has danced wildly between dazzling victories and humbling defeats, never backing down from a fight on the 64 squares.

Rating Rollercoaster

Nirtan’s ratings tell a story of a player who’s not afraid to experiment and who keeps the chess gods entertained. Their Rapid rating peaked impressively at 845 in April 2025, showing flashes of brilliance especially in familiar openings like the King's Pawn Opening with a neat 50% win rate. On the other hand, Blitz and Bullet ratings are like a rollercoaster stuck on a loop — blitz maxed at 785 but often dipped as low as 100, while Bullet play has typical highs of 660 and lows in the low 300s. Despite these stats, ntju has shown resilience with a respectable comeback rate of 66.67% — because who doesn’t love a good comeback story?

Playing Style & Psychological Insights

Known for an early resignation rate of about 8.5%, ntju doesn’t like to linger in hopeless positions — a philosophy many would call "strategic mercy." White pieces bring a 31.5% win rate, whereas black fares slightly better at 33.7%, so don’t be surprised if ntju relishes the darker side of the board. Average moves per win hover around 46, meaning ntju enjoys a good long battle rather than quick skirmishes. That being said, the best time to catch ntju in top form is 3 PM, which might explain those afternoon mini-streaks of success.

Opening Adventures

If there was an award for the "Most Mysterious Opening Choice," ntju would be a strong contender. The “Top Secret” category looms large with over 75 rapid games and a win rate shy of 30%, suggesting these are either experimental lines or crafty traps. However, the King's Pawn Opening is where ntju shines more evenly, boasting an even split of wins and losses. Other openings like the Indian Game Knights Variation and the Modern Defense bring perfect win rates but from just a handful of games — a sign ntju likes to keep opponents guessing.

Memorable Matches

Among recent highlights, ntju delivered a swift checkmate against bdo_973 in a rapid game that ended almost before the coffee could kick in: just four moves to victory, complete with a classics-style Qxf7#. In a more involved tale, ntju showcased tactical prowess by checkmating donovan21451 with striking coordination involving knights and queens — not bad for an average rapid rating hovering in the mid-400s.

Win-Loss Woes

Of course, it’s not all glory; the longest losing streak sits at a heart-breaking 12 games, reminding us that even chess warriors have their off days. Losses tend to come more often when facing higher-rated opponents, as suggested by a 5.56% win rate when rated below the rival but an uphill battle otherwise.

Fun Facts

• Known opponents include a mix of fierce competitors and friendly rivals like autisticadult and sourav77702.
• Average move counts indicate that even victory or defeat is rarely rushed — patience is a virtue here.
• Ntju’s psychological tilt factor is a modest 12, proving they try to keep calm even when the pawns turn against them.

In sum, Nirtan Juhla is a resilient and unpredictable player, who blends strategic calculation with a flair for surprises—perfectly embracing the chaotic beauty of chess.