Pranab Pandey - The Rollercoaster Chess Enthusiast
Meet Pranab Pandey, also known by his username ppandey1, a chess player whose journey through the ranks is as colorful as a queen's dance across the board. Starting out with a blitz rating of 600 in 2021, Pranab's path has been anything but ordinary — from humble beginnings with an initial rating drop, to smashing through barriers and reaching a blistering blitz peak near 1000 in 2023!
Rating Highlights
- Blitz: Started at 600 in 2021, reached a peak of 1000 in 2023, currently steady around 778 as of 2025.
- Rapid: A strong suit, with a top rating of 966 in 2024, showcasing skillful strategic play.
- Daily Chess: Maintains a solid 1196 rating with a brief but intense participation.
- Bullet: A love-hate relationship here, with more losses than wins but steadfast perseverance.
Playing Style & Personality
With an endgame frequency of over 63% and an average of nearly 63 moves per win, Pranab demonstrates patience and love for long battles. He’s not one to throw in the towel easily, resigning early just 3.5% of the time — because who wants to give up when there's still a knight ready to jump?
His comeback rate stands impressively at 82.82%, and after losing a piece, he somehow wins 100% of the time — a true testament to resilience (or magical puzzle-solving skills)! Psychologically, Pranab battles a tilt factor of 13, meaning sometimes the losses sting, but then again, isn’t that part of the game?
Opening Arsenal
Pranab prefers a diverse opening repertoire with a keen fondness for the King’s Fianchetto Opening, where he boasts a win rate north of 51% across over 1000 games—a testament to his comfort in fianchettoed bishop setups. The Philidor Defense and Queen's Pawn Zukertort Variation also make regular appearances, proving he's a player who likes controlling the center and playing flexible yet sometimes sneaky chess.
Opponent Records & Streaks
Pranab has battled hundreds of opponents, boasting perfect win rates against recent challengers like mechesscat and saulonanz—though maybe they were just pawns in his grand plan. With a longest winning streak of 14 games and currently riding a 5-game streak, make no mistake—this player is on the prowl!
Fun Facts
- Pranab's best hours to strike with victory are late morning, with a 53.78% win rate at noon and a sharp peak of 72.73% on Sunday evenings at 7pm—perhaps fueled by caffeine and inspiration.
- Despite blitz battles being his domain, he’s not shy to play daily chess – a single game here and there to keep his nerves in check.
- White pieces give Pranab a slight edge (51%) but never underestimate his clever black side wunderkind potential.
In short, Pranab Pandey is the kind of player who embodies resilience, strategic depth, and a touch of unpredictability, making each game not just a match but an exciting story to follow. Whether you're watching his wild comeback or his quietly powerful endgames, one thing's clear — in the chess world, Pranab is a name making waves and securing wins, one move at a time.
