Ravi Gopal Hegde - The International Master with a Tactical Twist
Ravi Gopal Hegde, known in the chess circles as ravihegde989, carries the prestigious title of International Master, awarded by FIDE. With a penchant for deep endgames and an uncanny tactical awareness, Ravi’s style blends patience with explosive comebacks.
His love for endgames is evident: nearly 80% of his games weave into intricate finales, where he shines brightest. Average game length? About 70 moves to victory, proving that Ravi doesn’t just play chess—he crafts marathons of mental endurance. Losing a piece isn’t a cause for panic either; his win rate after such setbacks sits at a mind-boggling 100%, making him a nightmare opponent for anyone banking on simple material advantage.
Blitz, Rapid, Bullet—Ravi has danced with all the formats. His peak ratings include a blitz maximum of 2477 in 2020, rapid up to a solid 2390 in 2025, and bullet rating flirting with 2099. While bullet may not be his strong suit (win rate around 27%), Rapid and Blitz mark him as a formidable presence. In Rapid, his win rate crosses an impressive 59% over hundreds of games.
Rivalries? He’s met the usual suspects like romankramargel and kyawhtut75 multiple times, but it’s his relentless grind that wins hearts—sometimes after a long back-and-forth battle. His longest winning streak clocks in at 11 games, proving he can go on a tear when in the zone.
When asked about his psychological game, Ravi admits to an occasional tilt factor of 9, which in non-chess slang means he gets frustrated like the rest of us mere mortals, but his comeback rate remains an admirable 87%. And if chess hours matter, you’ll find him firing on all cylinders on Thursday evenings and early mornings—time zones beware!
Fun fact: if Ravi were a chess opening, he'd be "Top Secret"—so effective that opponents might never even see it coming. No early resignations here; this player fights for every last pawn, piece, and tick of the clock.
In sum, Ravi Gopal Hegde is not just a master of the game but a master of resilience, endurance, and tactical brilliance. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or just wondering what a true chess warrior looks like, ravihegde989 is your go-to legend.