About Prantosh Chanda
Prantosh Chanda is a dedicated chess enthusiast known particularly for his love of blitz games where his speed and tactical sharpness shine. With a journey marked by ups and downs, Prantosh’s chess career captures the trials and triumphs of a passionate player who does not shy away from fierce competition.
Playing Style and Strengths
Prantosh prefers blitz time controls, demonstrating a solid knack for quick thinking and practical decision-making under pressure. He balances early resignations at a modest 2.26% with an impressive endgame frequency of 69.55%, indicating a strong endurance and skillful control when the game tightens.
- Average Moves per Win: Around 60
- Average Moves per Loss: About 70
- Comback Rate: Nearly 78% — because who said losing the first few moves is the end of the world?
- Tilt Factor: Low, at 15%, showing he keeps his cool when the going gets tough.
- Favorable win rates both as White (47.35%) and Black (43.89%) pieces.
Career Highlights
Prantosh achieved his peak blitz rating of 1864 in April 2019, showing his constant improvement and competitive edge. Not only is he skilled in blitz, but his best rapid rating reached a remarkable 1910 in February 2019, proving his versatility across faster time formats.
- Peak Blitz Rating: 1864
- Peak Rapid Rating: 1910
- Strong performance in various opening repertoires including the Sicilian Defense’s Bowdler Attack and Bishop’s Opening.
- Noteworthy comeback ability and tactical awareness make him a resilient competitor.
Memorable Rivalries & Opponents
Prantosh has some routine opponents that keep his skills sharp. Among his most-played rivals are:
- samiha2000 (209 games)
- ronyrx (95 games)
- me_mosharrof (89 games)
- ar_mahmud (76 games)
- humanbeing1 (75 games)
He’s had remarkable success against several players, showing an ability to adapt and prevail—even if sometimes this involves a few good-natured blunders on his part. His win rates against these long-time rivals reveal a fierce competitor not to be underestimated.
Fun Facts
- Prantosh’s favorite time to play? Early mornings, especially around 2 AM, where his win rate spikes—perfect for night owls like him.
- Despite intense play, he keeps a cool head with one of the lowest tilt factors in the game: only 15%.
- He has a "Comeback King" badge with a winning comeback rate nearing 78%!
- Loves mixing it up with his opponents—with openings like the Hillbilly Attack and the Scandinavian Defense in his kit. Not your average player’s playlist!