Akshay Indusekar - National Master Extraordinaire
Meet Akshay Indusekar, a chess virtuoso who has earned the prestigious title of National Master. Known in the chess community as redchessman, Akshay is a force to be reckoned with on the 64 squares. With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2423 in March 2025, this player demonstrates that quick thinking and sharp tactics are second nature.
Starting with humble beginnings under the 1200 blitz rating mark back in 2010, Akshay's journey is a tale of steady ascent fueled by perseverance and a love for the game. Whether it's blitz, rapid, bullet, or daily chess, Akshay has left an indelible mark, boasting tens of thousands of games and maintaining an enviable win rate, especially when wielding the white pieces like a boss: a stellar 74.31% win rate says it all.
Akshay's arsenal includes a curious affection for the Pirc Defense, scoring an unblemished 100% win rate in the few blitz games they've dared to play it. Not one to shy away from mystery, they also have a high win percentage using the cryptically named "Top Secret" opening – because every master needs a secret weapon.
If patience is a virtue, then Akshay is a saint; their games tend to conclude after a thoughtful 68 moves on average when winning, and a gritty 75 moves when losing. These marathon matches suggest a deep strategic mind that enjoys the long haul – because why rush when you’re destined to prevail?
Players attempting to rattle Akshay should know this: a 77.6% comeback rate means giving up pieces early only fuels their fighting spirit. And with a psychological tilt factor of just 13, Akshay maintains composure like a true chess zen master, usually shining brightest around 11:00 AM – perfect timing for a morning coffee and some tactical devastation.
Recent highlights include a spectacular checkmate victory over falzehope0 with the Pirc Defense, showcasing precision and flair. When not charming opponents with elegant checkmates, Akshay is busy maintaining a blazing current winning streak, proving that even the darkest of squares can bask in their fiery brilliance.
With thousands of wins across all time controls, a remarkable resilience, and a penchant for clever opening play, Akshay Indusekar stands as a beacon for aspiring players who dream of mastering the noble game without losing their sense of humor (and maybe a few knights along the way).
Fun Facts:
- Favorite opening(s): Pirc Defense (because who doesn't love a good defense that's secretly aggressive?)
- Longest winning streak: 85 games – that's more than most Netflix series!
- Known for: Relentless endurance and coming back stronger after setbacks
- Most terrifying moment as opponent: When Akshay plays their “Top Secret” opening rocket launcher!
Watch out, chess world: Akshay Indusekar is here to checkmate your expectations!
🆚 Opponent Insights
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2412 | |||
| 2019 | 2273 | |||
| 2018 | 2313 | 2273 | ||
| 2017 | 2254 | 2253 | 2565 | |
| 2016 | 2119 | 2211 | ||
| 2015 | 2119 | 2139 | 2565 | |
| 2014 | 2119 | 2204 | 2565 | |
| 2013 | 2111 | 2337 | 1912 | 1701 |
| 2012 | 2011 | 2305 | 1860 | 1408 |
| 2011 | 1390 | 1816 | 1674 | |
| 2010 | 1441 | 1712 | 1633 | 1289 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19W / 22L / 5D | 9W / 30L / 3D | 88.2 |
| 2019 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 60.0 |
| 2018 | 328W / 93L / 23D | 319W / 106L / 15D | 66.8 |
| 2017 | 1245W / 310L / 63D | 1268W / 328L / 77D | 67.6 |
| 2016 | 626W / 195L / 38D | 679W / 188L / 37D | 71.5 |
| 2015 | 656W / 153L / 53D | 666W / 190L / 54D | 74.5 |
| 2014 | 2194W / 434L / 139D | 2069W / 515L / 155D | 74.7 |
| 2013 | 2335W / 671L / 202D | 2157W / 826L / 209D | 69.1 |
| 2012 | 746W / 310L / 76D | 672W / 369L / 63D | 74.9 |
| 2011 | 50W / 36L / 4D | 56W / 35L / 4D | 75.1 |
| 2010 | 113W / 45L / 2D | 110W / 48L / 8D | 67.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 949 | 719 | 186 | 44 | 75.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 715 | 539 | 141 | 35 | 75.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 677 | 476 | 153 | 48 | 70.3% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 507 | 400 | 90 | 17 | 78.9% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 505 | 388 | 97 | 20 | 76.8% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 453 | 331 | 97 | 25 | 73.1% |
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 442 | 329 | 94 | 19 | 74.4% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 433 | 315 | 96 | 22 | 72.8% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 431 | 310 | 87 | 34 | 71.9% |
| English Opening | 397 | 306 | 75 | 16 | 77.1% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 101 | 52 | 45 | 4 | 51.5% |
| English Opening | 87 | 48 | 37 | 2 | 55.2% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 60 | 32 | 26 | 2 | 53.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 58 | 32 | 26 | 0 | 55.2% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 50 | 22 | 28 | 0 | 44.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 40 | 18 | 21 | 1 | 45.0% |
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 40 | 25 | 13 | 2 | 62.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 39 | 23 | 15 | 1 | 59.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 29 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 51.7% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 28 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 53.6% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 38.5% |
| Slav Defense | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 30.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 80.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 44.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 62.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 42.9% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| English Opening | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Australian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 85 | 1 |
| Losing | 13 | 0 |