Sushant Babar

Sushant Babar (Username: Nukeon001)

Meet Sushant Babar, better known in the online chess world as Nukeon001. A player whose rapid rating has seen thrilling ups and downs – peaking at 545 in early 2023, dipping below 400 now and then, but always bouncing back with grit. With a love-hate relationship with the 400-500 rating zone, Sushant keeps opponents guessing with a mix of resilience and occasionally baffling moves.

Sushant's style is a charming blend of patience and tactical awareness. Expect long, thoughtful games – his average winning games last about 57 moves, showing a reluctance to give up and a penchant for grinding out wins in endgames. Fun fact: he resigns early in about 7.5% of games, which means he sometimes knows when to quit before the board explodes – a true pragmatist!

His favorite openings tell a story of calculated boldness. The Scandinavian Defense is his pride and joy, featuring an impressive win rate of nearly 79% in rapid games – a testament to his ability to punish opponents who dare enter this line. When playing blitz, Sushant shines with the Scandinavian too, winning over 60% of those duels. On the flip side, the Van ’t Kruijs Opening seems to be a nemesis with only a 20% winning rate in rapid.

Despite some losses, Sushant holds a fascinating psychological edge: his "come back after losing a piece" rate approaches 70%. Opponents beware – even if you snag that pawn, things might still turn sour. His best swings happen during the late afternoon and early evening (around 14:00 to 20:00), and his win rate peaks on Thursdays and Wednesdays. Apparently, midweek is when he’s in chess zen mode!

Online, he's faced plenty of worthy adversaries but enjoys a near-perfect record against recent opponents like hauhau6 and fire_max. His longest winning streak is an impressive 14 games, proving that when Sushant’s on fire, it’s truly scorching.

When asked about his most recent win, Sushant delivered a dazzling finish with the French Defense: King's Indian Attack, checkmating his opponent in a strategic dance that was both tactical and elegant. If only every loss came with analysis this rich and entertaining...

In short, Sushant Babar is a player who embodies the rollercoaster thrill of online chess: peaks, valleys, surprising comebacks, and a wink or two at his opponents when they least expect it. His journey through the ranks is less about instant fame and more about the love of the game, the pride in small victories, and the joy of creative battle on 64 squares. Here’s to many more games filled with glorious wins and instructive defeats – all seasoned with a healthy dose of chess humor!