V. Chaitanya WFM

V. Chaitanya - Woman FIDE Master & Chess Enthusiast

Known in some circles as "PromotingKnight" (because who doesn't want to promote their pawns?), V. Chaitanya holds the distinguished title of Woman FIDE Master. With a rating journey that started with humble beginnings and a single blitz game at 1108 in 2015, Chaitanya swiftly marched up the ranks, proving that slow and steady might win some races, but blitz tactics win far more.

Her blitz rating peaked near the impressive 1980 mark in 2021, with solid performances across all time controls including bullet, rapid, and even daily games — though daily chess seems to be where patience goes to die, with more losses than wins. She’s got a knack for rapid chess as well, boasting a max rating above 2100 and an average win rate hovering near 48%, making her a force to be reckoned with when the clock is ticking but not too fast.

True to the title, Chaitanya’s playing style is a thoughtful blend of cautious endgames (showing up a whopping 62.28% of the time) and tactical awesomeness. In fact, her "ComebackRate" is a staggering 83.5%, meaning if you think you’ve won, think again — she’s probably plotting a sneaky reversal. And don't leave pieces hanging around: she boasts a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, turning adversity into opportunity like a true chess gladiator.

Off the board, she's probably the kind of player who habitually shakes their head at silly mistakes but laughs them off soon after — a tilt factor of 13 keeps things human. While the data suggests Chaitanya performs best between 18:00 and 23:00 (win rates soaring over 55%, peaking at a phenomenal 100% at 22:00), beware playing her early morning – her win rate dips to a more reasonable 39.7% at 3 AM, so maybe avoid that time!

When it comes to opponents, she’s shown charm and ruthlessness alike — some adversaries enjoy a perfect 100% loss record, while others have made her work for every point. With a longest winning streak of 10 games and a current streak of 1, she’s always ready to launch the next campaign on the 64 squares. And yes, her secret opening repertoire remains just that — top secret — but it certainly works, given the consistent near 50% win rate she keeps across all time controls.

So next time you face V. Chaitanya over the board or online, remember: you’re not just battling a titled player, you’re facing a chess strategist, a comeback artist, and a relentless competitor with a healthy dose of humor. Good luck out there — you’ll need it!