Prasad Chavan

Prasad Chavan aka "prady07G": The Chess Journeyman

Prasad Chavan, a.k.a. prady07G, is a passionate chess enthusiast navigating the rollercoaster of ratings with a brave heart and a quirky smile. His journey through the chessboard universe is a thrilling saga of ups, downs, and some occasional sideways moves — yet always with undying enthusiasm.

Career Highlights & Style

Starting from a solid 685 Rapid rating in late 2020, Prasad's chess adventures have led him through both triumphant spikes and humbling dips. His peak Rapid rating was 875, achieved the same month he first got serious about the game — proving quick growth, if not quite yet grandmaster-level consistency.

Daily chess has been kind too, bragging a peak just over 1000, though those games can be fewer and far between. Blitz and Bullet formats reveal his true speed chess spirit: a scrappy fighter with Blitz peaking at 325 and Bullet at 243 in 2025. Not a bulletstorm champion yet, but definitely the sort who keeps trying even after many a timed blunder!

Opening Choices & Preferences

Prasad’s opening repertoire is eclectic, embracing mystery as his core strategy—his top secret opening in Rapid play a testament to surprise and experimentation. However, when he really wants to bring out the big guns, he trusts the King’s Pawn Opening, boasting a flawless 100% win rate in Rapid for those few matches played. Against the fast pace of Bullet matches, he shows flair with the Scandinavian Defense and an aggressive Center Game, balancing risk with occasional brilliant finishes.

Tactics, Psychology & Quirks

Equipped with a tactical comeback rate near 57%, Prasad is no stranger to clawing his way back from the brink. Even after losing a piece, he still hangs in there nearly 38% of the time—a sign of resilience (or stubbornness!). Yet, his notoriously low tilt factor of 9 means he occasionally lets frustration get the better of him, which is endearingly human.

He tends to finish games faster when winning (about 40 moves on average) but sticks around longer in losses (around 53 moves), proving that quitting early isn't his style—unless the clock really runs out on him.

Memorable Games

Prasad’s recent victories showcase his knack for sneaky wins:

• On June 3, 2025, in a Rapid game against vle688, he secured a win on time while navigating the King's Pawn Opening with a cheeky Bb4+.
• Using the Scandinavian Defense, he checkmated Mahdiar09 on May 31, 2025—always a crowd-pleaser when checkmate arrives faster than expected.

Of course, not every battle ends in glory. Defeats such as the swift checkmate by BigCheckmateBish remind us that even the best blunder sometimes. But Prasad bounces back, and that’s what counts.

Fun Facts

• His best time to play? Midnight, when the moonlight inspires brilliance or at least creative errors.
• The longest winning streak? A respectable 8 games, proving he’s got that secret sauce — when it’s working.
• Not afraid to resign early sometimes (about 5.3% of games), perhaps saving dignity or just fleeing another tricky endgame.

In Summary

Prasad Chavan may not yet be on the path to chess superstardom, but he embodies the spirit every player needs: passion, persistence, and a sense of humor about his giant chess journey. The pieces may fall where they may, but prady07G will keep moving them, one calculated (or not so calculated) step at a time.

“Check, please!” — almost always uttered with a grin from the ever-determined Prasad.