Parv Kapoor - Chess Adventurer Extraordinaire
Meet Parv Kapoor, known in the virtual battlefield as Parvka, a rapid chess enthusiast whose rating journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Once peaking at a respectable 964 in rapid chess back in early 2022, Parv has since navigated the complex currents of wins, losses, and draws, proving that chess is as much about resilience as about victory.
Career Highlights & Style
Parv is no stranger to the queen's gambit of life, demonstrating a solid 58% win rate with the Queen's Pawn Opening and an impressive 63.6% just when trying the Chigorin Variation. But beware the King's Pawn Opening – with a modest 34.5% win rate, it's clear this is a battleground where Parv's patience has been tested!
Known for an endgame frequency of over 66%, Parv loves a good scrappy finish. With an average of ~62 moves per win, their games tend to be marathons, perfect for those who appreciate the long strategic haul rather than quick tactical punches. The journey is the prize, even if the path sometimes includes an early resignation rate hovering around 11%. Hey, why fight a losing battle when you can play another game?
Stats That Tell a Story
- Total rapid wins: 107, losses: 120, draws: 23.
- Peak blitz rating: 927 and bullet rating: a humble but bold 308 – apparently, lightning fast games are still a work in progress!
- Longest winning streak: 6 games (prove it can be done!), longest losing streak: a humbling 10.
Playing Habits & Quirks
The best time to challenge Parv? Early morning hours around 5 AM, when the sleep-deprived brain seems to conjure the most cunning moves. Parv actually shines with a comeback rate over 83%, meaning if you think the game is lost, think again! This player has a knack for clawing their way back like a chessboard cat with nine lives.
Psychologically, a tilt factor around 10 shows Parv is no stranger to frustration, but also that they bounce back steady – a true fighter who refuses to let a bad game dictate their mood or future performance.
Recent Battles
Fresh off a victory against magness2011, Parv demonstrated a calm mastery of the French Defense, coaxing the opponent into resignation after a tense 46-move dance. Yet, the adventure is ongoing: a recent checkmate loss to Lucpette reminds us all that even champions stumble. Such is the drama of chess!
Final Thoughts
In a world obsessed with ratings and streaks, Parv Kapoor proves it’s not just about the numbers – it’s about playing the game passionately, learning constantly, and sometimes losing spectacularly with style. Whether launching a Queen's Pawn attack or braving the blitz battlefield, Parvka is a name to watch, if only for the sheer love of the fight.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| h-cosmic | 0W / 5L / 1D | View Games |
| 19_prashant | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| shaunsuvarna | 1W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
| vladyslavandrishko | 0W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
| vyasashwin71 | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 308 | 430 | ||
| 2023 | 467 | |||
| 2022 | 795 | 573 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10W / 16L / 4D | 14W / 12L / 4D | 72.6 |
| 2023 | 6W / 7L / 0D | 10W / 11L / 0D | 66.0 |
| 2022 | 34W / 37L / 9D | 33W / 44L / 6D | 63.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening | 31 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 58.1% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 29 | 10 | 16 | 3 | 34.5% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 15 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 25.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 58.3% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 44.4% |
| Vienna Game | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 42.9% |
| Undefined | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Englund Gambit | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Defense with | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 6 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 5 |