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
| 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 |
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% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Philidor Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Vienna Game Frankenstein Dracula Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Old Sicilian Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 |