Pruthvi Raj

Player Profile: Pruthvi Raj (pruthvi008)

Pruthvi Raj is a budding chess enthusiast known for his adventurous and somewhat experimental style, predominantly shining in rapid time controls. His favorite playground? The chaotic battlefield of rapid chess, where quick wits and faster fingers reign supreme.

Rating and Growth

Starting with a respectable rapid rating of 726 in late 2024, Pruthvi soared to a peak of 882 by February 2025. Though his rating fluctuates—because who doesn’t enjoy the rollercoaster of wins and losses?—his average rating hovers near the 700 mark, proving that he’s no one-hit wonder.

Favorite Openings (and some gambles)

Pruthvi has a taste for the offbeat and strategic. His bread and butter opening is the Van t Kruijs Opening, yielding almost a 50/50 outcome which keeps both him and his opponents guessing. But when feeling bold, he dives into Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack variations, where his performance meets a warm 54% win rate—definitely a sweet spot.

• Van t Kruijs Opening: Played 591 times, winning 292 games
• Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation: 54% win rate
• French Defense (various flavors): A mixed bag, but with moments of brilliance

Playing Style & Quirks

Pruthvi’s chess philosophy? Keep it lively and unpredictable. With an average game length around 56 moves for wins, he’s in it for the long haul—and the thrill of endgame battles, which happen nearly half the time in his games. He’s not one to give up early either, with an early resignation rate below 7%, proving he enjoys the fight till the end.

His “tilt factor” stands at a manageable 10%, so while a bad game might sting, he bounces back faster than you can say “checkmate.” Also, late-night sessions around 11 PM seem to be his prime time to wreck opponents (60% win rate at 23:00!).

Notable Streaks & Records

Pruthvi’s longest winning streak is a nifty 8 games in a row—imagine how annoying that must have been for his foes. The toughest patch? A 10-game losing streak that most champs have endured (and survived) at some point in their careers.

The Opponents

He’s played against a vast army of opponents, with some like raghu120587 being more familiar foes (14 matches!). His win ratio against many opponents is impressively high, with shining 100% records against several competitors—we won’t name names, but suffice to say Pruthvi doesn’t just play, he dominates!

Recent Highlights

One of Pruthvi’s recent victories was a rapid face-off featuring the Van t Kruijs Opening, where a bold queen sacrifice turned the tide in his favor, forcing his opponent to resign at move 18. Check out the thrilling moves:

Fun Facts

• He is the supreme master of comeback—boasting a comeback success rate of 36%.
• His average first capture happens on move 7, so he’s not one to shy away from getting his hands dirty early.
• He sometimes plays with his queen like a cat with a laser pointer—always chasing, seldom caught!

Summary

In the chess arena, Pruthvi Raj is a fascinating blend of strategic daring and gritty determination. Whether climbing the rating ladder or experimenting with quirky openings, he does it all with flair and a sprinkle of fun. Future grandmasters, beware!