Himal Gusain IM

Himal Gusain - The International Master Unleashed

Meet Himal Gusain, a force to be reckoned with on the chess battlefield and proudly holding the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE. Known online as Rajdhani_Exxpress, Himal combines sharp tactics with a dash of style that leaves opponents both baffled and breathless.

Since bursting onto the scene in 2020 with a blitz rating under 1300, Himal's journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster - minus the scary drops, just the thrilling accelerating climbs! Rapidly improving their blitz rating to a jaw-dropping peak of 2865 by late 2024, Himal is arguably one of the most consistent and relentless blitz specialists out there, boasting over 3900 wins with an uncanny knack for comebacks (a cool 91.5% comeback rate after setbacks).

The IM’s bullet skills aren’t too shabby either, hitting ratings near 2708 while simultaneously terrorizing the rapid scene with wins and losses that keep spectators on the edge of their seats. Their playstyle? Expect long, grueling endgames with average winning games lasting about 86 moves, because Himal isn’t into quick flurries — patience is the name of the game.

This grandmaster of perseverance has interesting tastes in openings too. A top-secret strategy keeps most adversaries guessing, but when asked for specifics, Himal dabbles successfully in the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack and the English Opening (Anglo-Indian Kings Indian Defense), proving that unpredictability is truly their secret weapon with win rates leaping above 65% in these lines.

Off the board, Himal prefers their best games early in the morning or at the magical hour of 4 AM, according to their personal “best time to play” statistic. Perhaps it's the quiet or maybe the caffeine; whatever the reason, the chessboard turns into a canvas of brilliance during these hours.

Fun Fact:

With a longest winning streak of 11 games and never letting a losing spree last more than 13, Himal shows resilience that could rival a chess-playing superhero. Also, they tend to keep their cool pretty well - a tilt factor of only 13 suggests they’re more likely to calmly sip tea than throw the keyboard!

Whether outmaneuvering opponents in blistering bullet time scrambles or outlasting foes in chess marathons, Himal Gusain is a name chess fans should watch closely—both for jaw-dropping moves and witty post-match banter.

Curious about their recent performances? Himal’s recent victories include creative triumphs with elegant resignations, swift checkmates, and out-timed opponents - showing versatility and an unyielding fighting spirit. Check out their recent games where they confidently brought opponents to their knees or raced to victory on the clock!

In the world of 64 squares, Himal Gusain reminds us that chess is not only a game of skill but a theater of endless surprises, endurance, and a touch of playful genius.