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.
🆚 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 |
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 |