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pankajpandya1961

Playing Since: 2023-11-03 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 984
12W / 2L / 2D
Blitz: 1045
4525W / 4649L / 510D
Bullet: 1162
8W / 7L / 2D

Profile Summary: pankajpandya1961

Meet pankajpandya1961, a relentless chess warrior who plays with the fiery spirit of a rook and the cunning of a knight – even if the ratings sometimes suggest otherwise! With a blitz battle record spanning thousands of games, Pankaj has experienced the roller coaster of victory, defeat, and the occasional stalemate with a grin.

Competitive Snapshot

  • Blitz: Nearly 7,280 games played, scoring victories in close to 47% of them — clearly a player who loves the heat of fast-paced combat.
  • Bullet: A sharp shooter with a decent 47% win rate across 17 rapid-fire matches in 2025 – a small yet fierce battleground.
  • Rapid: Shows impressive patience here, boasting a stellar 75% win rate in 16 games, taking time to carefully outthink opponents.

Chess Style & Personality

Known for a surprisingly low early resignation rate (just 1.76%), Pankaj prefers to battle till the finish, averaging about 63 moves for wins and 68 for losses. Never one to throw in the towel too early, his games are a testament to endurance and tactical awareness.

His comeback rate at 79% is nothing short of inspirational — like a phoenix rising every time a piece is lost, with a perfect 100% win rate after losing material. Talk about turning the tables!

Memorable Achievements & Streaks

Pankaj has dazzled with an epic winning streak of 103 games and currently rides a hot streak with 5 consecutive wins. Somewhere between moves 40 and 60, he finds his groove, often closing games with finesse.

Opponent Highlights

Against the likes of hilmyabrar and teatralna, Pankaj holds a flawless 100% win rate — clearly not one to let old rivals off the hook! Though milkerchess and anukachishi have managed to deflect his advances, he’s got his eyes set on a revenge match anytime.

When Does Pankaj Play Best?

Surprisingly, late evenings are golden hours, with a win rate peaking at an impressive 58% around 10 PM. Afternoons (especially 2 PM) boost confidence as well, hitting a 53% success rate – perfect for those midday tactical skirmishes.

In Conclusion

Whether scaling the blitz fortress, zipping through bullet rounds, or thoughtfully navigating rapid encounters, pankajpandya1961 combines resilience, humor, and a hint of mystery. Armed with wise moves and unforgettable comebacks, this player proves that chess mastery is as much about heart as it is about the pieces on the board.

Play on, champion. The board is yours!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
yuss197318kz 1W / 0L / 0D
braziabdel 1W / 0L / 0D
rog240 0W / 0L / 1D
tibeaul8 0W / 1L / 0D
tlma_mossoro 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
hugoarteaga 100W / 0L / 0D
petrucafilip 7W / 20L / 1D
sgmccmp23 9W / 11L / 1D
h0tstepper 12W / 7L / 1D
dattatri 5W / 14L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1162 964
2024 929
2023 1149 984
Rating by Year2023202420251149929YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 867W / 804L / 103D 785W / 902L / 85D 67.3
2024 931W / 920L / 103D 904W / 963L / 87D 66.2
2023 127W / 112L / 19D 121W / 120L / 11D 71.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 7273 3405 3502 366 46.8%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 162 80 68 14 49.4%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Main Line 93 37 53 3 39.8%
Scandinavian Defense 57 30 25 2 52.6%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 44 20 21 3 45.5%
Queens Pawn Opening 30 16 14 0 53.3%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 26 14 8 4 53.9%
Englund Gambit 25 11 12 2 44.0%
Indian Game 24 14 9 1 58.3%
Modern Defense with 21 11 9 1 52.4%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 16 12 2 2 75.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 17 8 7 2 47.1%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 103 2
Losing 10 0