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Ram Hiware

Username: Ramhiware

Playing Since: 2019-11-15 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟

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Daily: 901
21W / 26L / 2D
Rapid: 794
1211W / 1203L / 86D
Blitz: 697
1905W / 1932L / 125D
Bullet: 377
804W / 882L / 11D

Ram Hiware: The Silent Checkmate Artist

Ram Hiware, also known as Ramhiware in the chess universe, is the kind of player who might not always make the loudest moves, but when he strikes, you better watch out! With a peak rapid rating soaring to 1138 in April 2021 and blitz brilliance reaching 1101 back in March 2020, Ram’s chess journey is a rollercoaster of resilience and tactical grit.

Rating & Performance

Starting with humble beginnings around the 1000-1100 mark in rapid chess back in 2019, Ram has displayed a steady climb with small dips to keep things interesting. His blitz and bullet play tell similar tales – moments of genius peppered with lessons learned in every game. The daily chess front has seen Ram hitting a high of 1146, proving that slow and steady does indeed win (sometimes) the race.

Playing Style: The Comeback Kid

With a remarkable comeback rate of 63.78%, Ram is not one to lie down after losing a piece or two. His games average around 50 moves per win and 52 moves per loss, so expect a battle that is as much a mental endurance test as it is a tactical skirmish. Fun fact: his best time to play is midnight (00:00), because who doesn’t love sneaking pawns when everyone else is asleep?

Opening Repertoire: A Little Bit of Everything

Ram likes to keep opponents on their toes with a diverse opening arsenal. From the classic King’s Pawn Opening to the feisty Englund Gambit, and the mysterious Van ’t Kruijs Opening, Ram demonstrates both respect for tradition and a dash of experimental flair. His favorite battlegrounds in rapid play often include the Kings Pawn and French Defense variations, with nearly 50% win rates—steady and dependable, much like Ram himself.

Notable Recent Battles

June 1st, 2025, was a good day for Ram. He executed a checkmate against bekabay02 showcasing his prowess in the Englund Gambit, proving that sometimes taking candy from the pawn structure can lead to sweet victories. Just earlier that day, he also checkmated OmarAbualzain1 using a classic Kings Pawn Opening, reinforcing his dependable middle-game skills.

A Player of Steely Resolve (and a Hint of Humor)

Ram's journey is dotted with streaks that would make rollercoaster enthusiasts jealous: a longest winning spree of 15 games, but also a humbling losing streak of 13. He’s not afraid to resign early when the position screams defeat (9.52% early resignation rate), but don’t mistake this for giving up – it’s just smart energy conservation for the next fight.

In essence, Ram Hiware is that chess player who proves that consistent effort, a love for complex middlegames, and a midnight snack of tactics can create moments of brilliance. So next time you see Ram at the board, be prepared for some well-timed surprises and maybe a quiet smirk as he pulls off yet another sneaky checkmate.

“Checkmate is not just the end, it’s the beginning of the next challenge.” – Ram Hiware (probably)


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
z4nss 1W / 0L / 0D
geckocatcher 1W / 0L / 0D
vmgambit 1W / 0L / 0D
pierrelvc 1W / 0L / 0D
lucas264682 0W / 1L / 0D
thebigolito 0W / 1L / 0D
prafifi 0W / 0L / 1D
kostia2016y 0W / 1L / 0D
leghelyesebb 0W / 1L / 0D
morales_l 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
ahul_oye 7W / 48L / 2D
ajsawre 32W / 20L / 5D
daljeet1974 12W / 5L / 0D
rsachinram 11W / 6L / 0D
bhushanmuluk 11W / 3L / 2D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 396 572 696 883
2024 446 595 636 768
2023 570 602 710 581
2022 616 646 769 806
2021 639 598 730 806
2020 722 657 1066 1016
2019 684 959 1053 1058
Rating by Year20192020202120222023202420251066396YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 213W / 187L / 11D 187W / 209L / 14D 59.3
2024 324W / 304L / 13D 297W / 321L / 24D 51.8
2023 154W / 172L / 8D 154W / 162L / 7D 51.9
2022 154W / 128L / 15D 138W / 148L / 17D 52.5
2021 288W / 287L / 8D 264W / 320L / 14D 48.5
2020 518W / 535L / 25D 505W / 545L / 32D 53.7
2019 248W / 272L / 12D 250W / 269L / 17D 50.7

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 525 260 249 16 49.5%
Van t Kruijs Opening 300 144 141 15 48.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 248 113 125 10 45.6%
Scandinavian Defense 94 42 50 2 44.7%
French Defense 83 40 41 2 48.2%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 70 32 34 4 45.7%
French Defense Normal Variation 66 26 37 3 39.4%
Englund Gambit 60 28 30 2 46.7%
Bishops Opening 51 18 29 4 35.3%
French Defense Knight Variation 48 18 29 1 37.5%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van t Kruijs Opening 1452 739 672 41 50.9%
Kings Pawn Opening 288 122 161 5 42.4%
French Defense Knight Variation 247 103 136 8 41.7%
French Defense Normal Variation 233 99 126 8 42.5%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 203 100 94 9 49.3%
French Defense 169 93 70 6 55.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 125 56 65 4 44.8%
Scandinavian Defense 64 31 30 3 48.4%
Modern Defense with 63 31 29 3 49.2%
French Defense Queens Knight Variation 55 26 28 1 47.3%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van t Kruijs Opening 637 295 339 3 46.3%
Modern Defense with 115 53 62 0 46.1%
French Defense Knight Variation 102 39 62 1 38.2%
Kings Pawn Opening 84 30 51 3 35.7%
French Defense 81 42 39 0 51.9%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 72 25 46 1 34.7%
French Defense Normal Variation 60 29 31 0 48.3%
Kings Fianchetto Opening 44 29 15 0 65.9%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 35 18 17 0 51.4%
Reti Opening Kingside Fianchetto Variation 28 14 14 0 50.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 13 5 8 0 38.5%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Italian Game 2 1 1 0 50.0%
French Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Top Secret 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Ruy Lopez Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Englund Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Nimzowitsch Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 15 4
Losing 13 0