Profile: Veer Banna (aka rajput-veer)
Veer Banna is a chess adventurer navigating the exciting yet unpredictable battlefield of Blitz and Rapid chess in 2025. With a peak blitz rating of 663 and a rapid high of 562, Veer's journey reflects a rollercoaster of triumphs and trials — much like that time you thought you had the queen trapped but realized it was you in check instead.
Playing Style & Statistics
- Blitz record: Played 99 games in 2025 with 33 wins, 66 losses, and 8 draws. The blitz rollercoaster includes a dramatic longest losing streak of 8 games… because sometimes even pawns have their off days.
- Rapid record: A modest but mighty 12 rapid games with 3 wins, 7 losses, and 2 draws. Patience isn’t always a virtue when the clock ticks loudly.
- Winning openings: Veer shines brightest with the King’s Pawn Opening in blitz, boasting a 60% win rate over 15 games. The Sicilian Defense is another favorite with a respectable 66.67% win rate.
- Challenging openings: Beware the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation, where victories have so far eluded Veer — 0 wins in 4 blitz games. Even grandmasters have their kryptonite.
- Psychological trends: Veer’s tilt factor is a modest 8%, showing decent resilience, with an impressive 72% comeback rate after falling behind. Losing a piece? No problem, there’s always a chance to fight back!
Noteworthy Highlights
Veer’s most recent victory came in a tense battle playing black against GrandmasterFleckz using the Queens Pawn Opening - Accelerated London System. The game lasted only 5 moves before the opponent blinked — or perhaps panicked at rajput-veer's sneaky bishop move.
Though recent losses sting, including a fierce showdown with Prabhu_san using the Closed Sicilian Defense, Veer Banna’s fighting spirit keeps him pressing on despite the ups and downs — because in chess and life, sometimes you just need to castle out of trouble.
Fun Facts
- Checkmate wins are still rare, with Veer scoring checkmate victories only 5 times, but resignations by opponents occur more often — there's something intimidating about that gaze!
- The best time for Veer to play? 4 PM sharp, when the stars, coffee, or maybe sheer caffeine kick in for that 100% win rate performance (at least according to the hour-of-day stats).
- Veer’s average game length for wins is about 42 moves — an epic saga, not a quick blunder-filled skirmish.
In the chaotic world of online chess, Veer Banna wields his pieces with passion, persistence, and a pinch of humor. Whether battling grandmasters or outwitting casuals, Veer proves every game is a new story and every chessboard an arena for wits and whimsy.
