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pankajkashetwar

Playing Since: 2024-03-19 (Active)

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Rapid: 989
1856W / 1835L / 215D
Blitz: 576
20W / 22L / 1D
Bullet: 791
5W / 4L / 0D

Profile Summary: pankajkashetwar

Meet pankajkashetwar, a resilient and strategically curious chess player whose journey through the ranks is as dynamic as a knight’s quirky dance on the board. Hovering around the 900s rapid rating with a peak touching an impressive 1079 in April 2025, pankajkashetwar is the embodiment of perseverance — rising with steady determination while tasting the sweet victory of 1391 wins balanced by just a tad fewer losses in rapid games.

Known for a carefully measured approach, averaging around 61 moves per win, this player clearly believes in deep thinking rather than quick checkmates (though those happen too!). Their endgame frequency at over 63% suggests mastery in the final battles—a battlefield where champions are truly forged.

When it comes to openings, pankajkashetwar enjoys mixing it up: the King's Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation boasts the highest win rate at 64.29%, while the Bishop’s Opening shines with a solid 53.04% success. Scandinavian defenses? They’re not shy either, holding a respectable win rate above 40%. Clearly, adapting to various tactical themes and surprising opponents is part of the daily grind.

Blitz and bullet games? Well, those are less explored territories — an area ripe for exploding like a well-aimed queen sacrifice. Blitz peak clocks in at 660, and bullet at a nimble 732, a testament to the balance between speed and strategy.

A bit of humor sprinkled in their playstyle: pankajkashetwar has a Tilt Factor of 9, meaning they might mumble at the board when things don’t go as planned—but don’t we all? However, their come-back rate of 71.68% is enough to convince anyone that sinking is not an option. Also, “early resignation rate” is low (2.29%), showing a fighter’s heart ready to grind out victories even in tough spots.

Fun fact: Their best time of day to play and win is magically midnight (00:00 hours). So if you want to catch pankajkashetwar at their mystical best, set your clock accordingly — or prepare for a magical defeat.

Recent Battle Highlights:

  • Latest Victory: On May 30, 2025, pankajkashetwar outmaneuvered ilkaf in a Queens-Pawn Opening—Chigorin Variation, clinching the game by resignation after a clever knight sacrifice blitzed the opponent’s defenses. View Game
  • Latest Defeat: The same day, a tricky King’s Indian Attack from BSSS4Ever ended pankajkashetwar’s winning streak, reminding us all that even the best have to reset and come back stronger. View Game

Whether facing longtime rivals or brand-new opponents, pankajkashetwar embraces challenges with a tactical awareness that allows for spectacular comebacks (with a 71.68% comeback rate!) and clever counter-play. Opponents beware: losing a piece might just mean stepping into a well-laid trap.

In summary, pankajkashetwar is an earnest competitor with a knack for deep strategic play, an appetite for slow-burning chess battles, and an uncanny ability to turn the tides at unexpected moments. A rising star in the online chess universe — and someone you might want to study if you’re into masterful patience mixed with occasional fireworks.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
jacsonpaleta09 0W / 0L / 1D View
snakkman 0W / 1L / 0D View
kamalkorlapati 0W / 0L / 1D View
mustafacandan0507 1W / 0L / 0D View
ash10bjj 0W / 1L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
aashay_2009 16W / 24L / 3D View Games
nerdhollow 2W / 9L / 0D View Games
dmitrii_28 2W / 0L / 0D View Games
hippias79 0W / 2L / 0D View Games
kyra_sey 1W / 1L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 620 542 986
2024 615 844
Rating by Year20242025986542YearRatingBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 484W / 418L / 72D 437W / 498L / 46D 67.9
2024 290W / 278L / 23D 278W / 286L / 23D 63.2

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 236 103 118 15 43.6%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 178 71 90 17 39.9%
Bishops Opening 121 65 48 8 53.7%
Philidor Defense 99 44 48 7 44.4%
Kings Fianchetto Opening 81 40 36 5 49.4%
Scandinavian Defense 74 39 32 3 52.7%
Scotch Game 67 31 33 3 46.3%
Caro Kann Defense 67 28 35 4 41.8%
Bishops Opening Berlin Defense 65 32 31 2 49.2%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 58 36 22 0 62.1%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 0
Losing 10 0
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