About Rohan Licht
Rohan Licht is a passionate blitz chess player known for their dynamic style and tactical sharpness. Their love for fast-paced games is evident from their impressive blitz performance record and strong tactical awareness, making them a formidable opponent when the clock ticks fast.
Playing Career Highlights
- Preferred Time Control: Blitz, where Rohan demonstrates an excellent blend of speed and strategy.
- Peak Rapid Rating of 2143 achieved in July 2025 – a testament to Rohan's growth and dedication.
- Peak Blitz Rating of 1695 in May 2025 and a Bullet peak rating of 1070 in April 2025 showcase versatility across quicker formats.
- Remarkable comeback ability with a 76.88% win rate after losing a piece, proving resilience under pressure.
- Longest winning streak reached an impressive 17 consecutive wins!
Playing Style & Tendencies
Rohan’s games typically feature a balanced blend of caution and aggression. Known for their:
- High endgame frequency, engaging in long, strategic battles.
- Careful preparation with an average opening prep depth improving to 5 moves in recent years.
- Willingness to take calculated risks, as seen in their strong use of gambits such as the Amar Gambit, especially in blitz where their win rate with it approaches 61%.
- A somewhat mischievous streak in openings, favoring tricky lines like the Blackburne Shilling Gambit and the Caro-Kann Defense.
Favorite Openings
Rohan's varied opening repertoire keeps opponents guessing. Some favorites include:
- Caro-Kann Defense – solid and reliable with over 180 games played and a strong winning record.
- Amar Gambit – a daring choice that has yielded excellent results, especially in blitz with a 60.78% win rate.
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation and Blackburne Shilling Gambit – showcasing tactical creativity.
- Dutch Defense – with a win rate close to 58%, it reflects Rohan’s flair for fighting chess.
- Occasional tricky sidelines such as the Barnes Opening: Walkerling and varied gambits to unsettle the opposition.
Notable Opponent Records
Rohan has engaged frequently with several opponents. Fun fact: against “notgophju” they’ve played 184 games, with a solid 62 wins despite stiff competition. They’ve also got winning records against interestingly named foes like “cantplaychess07” and “orphanslayer42.”
Fun Facts
- Rohan’s best time to play and win? Early hours around 4:00 AM, perfect for night owls and insomniacs.
- Their games tend to last about 70 moves on average, showing endurance alongside speed.
- Despite some tough losses, Rohan loves a good comeback, turning seemingly losing positions into inspiring wins.
- An unmistakable passion for tactical play, with nearly half their wins coming after losing material, proving resourcefulness.