International Master Rathnakaran Kantholi
Known in the chess universe simply as RATNAKARAN, Rathnakaran Kantholi is an International Master (IM) recognized by FIDE, and quite possibly a wizard who found their wand in a chessboard rather than a magic shop.
About the Player
Since bursting onto the scene around 2018, RATNAKARAN has been dazzling opponents with a combo of sharp tactics, endgame prowess, and a knack for turning slightly lost battles into miraculous comebacks. With an absurdly low tilt factor of 6 (proof that they don’t rage quit even when the pieces bite back), this player keeps calm, collected, and ready to fight on.
Performance and Style
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Peak Blitz Rating: 2639 (April 2020)
Achieved during a blistering streak of high-level blitz games where opponents probably wondered if RATNAKARAN had multiple brains or just a very fast one.
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Peak Bullet Rating: 2578 (January 2025)
Moves so fast that one could suspect they play on a chessboard powered by the speed of a cheetah and the cunning of a fox.
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Peak Rapid Rating: 2103 (October 2020)
While rapid is a bit less favored, the IM still holds ground and occasionally reminds you rapid isn’t just for casual Sunday afternoons.
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Win Rates: A staggering 55.7% overall blitz win rate across 445 games with “Top Secret” opening choices (don’t ask – it’s classified), and a bullet win rate soaring above 65% show a player who thrives in fast and furious games!
Personality on the Board
RATNAKARAN is a patient strategist who loves to drag games deep into the endgame — with an endgame frequency of 83.8%, this player likely dreams in king and pawn endgames. They’re no quitter either, only resigning early about 2% of the time. Need proof of fighting spirit? RATNAKARAN boasts a nearly 85% comeback rate after falling behind, turning despair into victory with tactical flare.
Quirks & Fun Facts
- Best Time to Play: 3 AM — the witching hour when RATNAKARAN’s brainwaves hit hyperdrive and pieces fall as if by magic.
- Longest Winning Streak: 12 games in a row — because when on a roll, OP stays on a roll.
- Strongest Day: Saturday, with an impressive 70.5% win rate. Clearly, RATNAKARAN knows how to spend the weekend: winning chess games and probably eating snacks.
- Most Played Opponent: “emperor87” — seems like a personal rivalry, with RATNAKARAN holding a solid 45.76% win rate there. Battlegrounds like these forge true champions.
Recent Battles
Just recently, on January 9th, 2025, RATNAKARAN triumphed over Gor-Harutyunyan by resignation in a thrilling game featuring the Owens Defense — a gem of an opening, much like RATNAKARAN themselves.
However, even the best falter sometimes: a tough loss came against Gatteraid, showing that even beasts of the board must occasionally pause for snacks and rethink strategies.
Final Moves
Whether blitzing at lightning speed or slugging it out in a long drawn endgame, International Master Rathnakaran Kantholi brings both brains and a bit of cheeky fighting spirit to the table. Watch out – their next move might just checkmate your expectations as well as your king!
