About Bunty Patil (aka Prawon)
Bunty Patil — who often signs his games as Prawon — is a Blitz specialist with a knack for chaotic middlegames and stubborn comebacks. Comfortable both with sharp tactical melees and quiet strategic squeezes, Bunty is the sort of player who will flirt with a gambit and then finish the game with an endgame marathon.
Preferred time control: Blitz. See Bunty's Blitz rating trend below:
Snapshot & Playing Style
Quick summary for search engines and fellow players:
- Primary arena: Blitz (heavy activity from 2022–2026)
- Blitz record (from tracked games): 1,084 wins, 886 losses, 85 draws — an attacking win-first approach
- Known for comebacks: Comeback rate ~80.6% — don’t count him out after a blunder
- Longest winning streak: 13 games; Longest losing streak: 9 games; current winning streak: 1
- Best time to catch him online: mornings around 08:00 (he plays well early)
- Check-happy: most common checking piece is the queen — expect dramatic checks
Peak highlights: 1818 (2025-03-03), 2076 (2025-11-22), 2022 (2026-02-07).
Favorite Openings & Strengths
Bunty's opening choices show breadth and confidence. He thrives in both classical and offbeat lines:
- As Black: Czech Defense — extremely well-tested in Bunty's repertoire (heavy usage and solid win rate)
- As White: Scotch Game and Four Knights Game — reliable scoring lines that suit active play
- Other go-tos: Philidor Defense, Sicilian Defense (various flavors)
Notable opening strengths by format: high win rates with the Czech and Scotch in Blitz and near-perfect mini-samples in Daily and Rapid — a sign that Bunty understands both short and long plans.
Memorable Runs & Psychology
On a good day Bunty runs hot — a 13-game winning streak shows he can convert form into results. Psychologically he is resilient (low one-sided loss rate) and has a tilt factor that reminds him to take a breath after tough losses.
- Endgame frequency is high: Bunty often grinds wins through long technical games (average decisive length commonly above 55 moves).
- When behind, Bunty fights back: win rate after losing material is >50% — fearless and resourceful.
- Best hours: 08:00, 09:00 and midday blocks — surprisingly consistent at those times.
Head-to-Head & Notable Opponents
Bunty has logged many repeat encounters. The most-played opponent is gmonkarpatil — a frequent rival with a lopsided but entertaining scoreline.
- Most-played opponent: gmonkarpatil (26 games; Bunty leads the matchup)
- Other recurring names: shreyaramharimantri2010, shiponlabib, emad254
Watch a classic example of Bunty’s practical play: Thrilling finish vs gmonkarpatil
Sample Game (quick snippet)
Here’s a short PGN snippet to explore Bunty’s style — tactical, forward, decisive:
(Open this game in the viewer to replay moves and see arrows/squares.)
Fun Facts & SEO-friendly Tags
- Nickname: Prawon
- Preferred time control: Blitz — quick instincts, fast decisions
- High Rapid ceiling: rapid performances peaked impressively — great for tournament play
- Favorite tactical themes: queen-driven checks and rook endgames
Useful terms: Blitz specialist, Czech Defense, Scotch Game, Philidor Defense.
Want more?
Use the chart and game links above to explore Bunty’s timeline and sample games. For training tips, follow his openings (especially the Czech and Scotch) — they reveal a lot about his practical approach to the board.