Raaghav Bhasin

Raaghav Bhasin: The Enigmatic Chess Adventurer

Raaghav, known in the chess realms as raaghav14143, is less a grandmaster and more a grand odyssey on 64 squares. His journey from blitz battles in 2011 with an initial peak rating of 1200, to today's rapid escapades boasting a max of 847, tells a story of dedication, resilience, and perhaps a few coffee-fueled late-night matches.

A Glimpse at the Numbers

• Rapid Chess: From a humble rating of 776 in 2022 with just one game, Raaghav exploded into the scene with 557 games in 2024, averaging around 528 and hitting a max of 776. 2025 looks promising so far with a max rating of 847 and a solid 721 average across 362 games.
• Blitz Chess: Flashbacks to 2011 show Raaghav starting strong with a two-game blitz stint at 1200 rating. In 2025, his blitz rating hovers around 783, having played a couple of games and mixing wins and losses evenly.

Style and Strategy

Raaghav's play is characterized by lengthy battles and strategic persistence. With an average of over 60 moves to win and more than 66 moves even in defeat, he's clearly not one to rush to conclusions.

His endgame frequency is impressively high at 62.88%, proving that he enjoys testing his prowess when fewer pieces remain—and fewer excuses to blame a bad opening. His early resignation rate is a modest 3.25%, so you can bet he fights tooth and nail even when the chips are down.

Tactical Masterclass (or Lucky Escapes)

One of Raaghav’s most hilarious talents is his 100% win rate after losing a piece. Whether this is tactical genius or opponents missing the obvious, one thing is clear: never count him out!

Also notable is a comeback rate of nearly 68.5%, making Raaghav a nightmare opponent when the game seems hopeless. His tilt factor is just 6—low enough to show he's chill during blunders but still human enough to maybe groan a little.

Opponent Chronicles

Raaghav’s rivalry stats are a rollercoaster. Against muskanali and muhammadmmmmn, he's undefeated with a 100% win rate. However, some opponents like maribeth27 and 43horak have him stumped at 0%. The never-say-die attitude is evident.

Fun Facts

• Despite playing the enigmatic "Top Secret" opening in 920 rapid games, Raaghav maintains just under a 48% win rate—like a secret recipe that occasionally trips him up.
• Raaghav’s playtime win rates peak in the warm glow of early evening hours, especially around 18:00 to 20:00, where his win rates creep above 50%, likely fueled by a mix of caffeine and optimism.

In short, Raaghav Bhasin is not just playing chess; he's playing a lifelong saga of tactical adventures, marked by quirky resilience, surprising comebacks, and an unshakable love for the game. If you see his username pop up, prepare for a strategic tango that might just tip the scales in unexpected ways.