Arnav Agrawal: FIDE Master and Bullet Chess Enthusiast
Arnav Agrawal, known online as plzdonotbanmee, is a FIDE Master with a serious passion for fast online chess. His preferred time control appears to be Bullet, where every move must be made in a heartbeat and composure matters as much as calculation. Despite his username, he has built a reputation as a persistent, dangerous opponent who refuses to fade away.
Rise Through the Online Ranks
Arnav's Bullet rating has climbed steadily from sub-2000 territory in mid-2025 to a peak of 2601 (2026-07-26) by mid-2026. His Blitz journey has been even wilder, reaching 3002 (2026-08-13) in August 2026. The upward trend is clear:
A Volume Player with a Fighting Heart
Few online players can match his sample size. Arnav has more than 3,400 rated Blitz games, including 763 Blitz games in February 2026 alone. That kind of volume explains both his longest winning streak of 48 games and his longest losing streak of 17 games. No matter what the scoreboard says, he keeps playing and keeps believing.
Playing Style: Grind, Attack, and Never Give Up
Arnav's style is a combination of deep preparation, stubborn resistance, and sharp midgame ideas. His games frequently reach an endgame, with an endgame frequency of 83.91%. Winning games strech out to around 82 moves on average, showing he is willing to outlast anyone. He resigns early only 5.25% of the time, and if he loses a piece, he still wins 41.62% of those games. His comeback rate of 84.28% makes him one of the more dangerous players to lead against.
Opening Repertoire: d4 and Defenses That Fight Back
As White, Arnav overwhelmingly prefers 1.d4. He is comfortable steering opponents into the King's Indian Defense, the Nimzo-Indian Defense, and other queen pawn battlegrounds. As Black, he favors solid and sharp setups including the Caro-Kann Defense and the Sicilian Defense Najdorf Variation. In Bullet he is not afraid to explore offbeat lines such as the King's Indian Attack and the Amazon Attack's Siberian Attack.
Rivalries and Frequent Opponents
Arnav's most played online rival is Kent Slate, who has faced him 42 times with a nearly even score. Another frequent adversary is Ryo Chen, who has enjoyed more success, winning 29 of their 37 meetings. These recurring battles add a personal storyline to his long online career.
Fun Facts
- His longest winning streak is 48 games, but even the best online warriors hit rough pathes, as shown by his 17 game losing streak.
- His best time of day to play appears to be 21:00, where the available sample shows a perfect 100% win rate.
- He almost never resigns early, and his most common checking piece is the queen, a fitting signature for an attacking player.
- He has a surprisingly high comeback rate of 84.28%, meaning opponents should never celebrate too soon.