Ashirwad Swain, Candidate Master
Ashirwad Swain, known online as rokodaime, is a FIDE Candidate Master with a chess profile built around fast decisions, sharp tactics, and a clear affection for the clock. Blitz is the preferred battlefield, where Swain combines competitive intensity with the occasional willingness to make the board feel like a tactical laboratory.
Playing Style
Swain's games show an active, combative approach. The Sicilian Defense is a major part of the repertoire, producing a notable 84.21% win rate in recorded blitz games. The Scandinavian Defense also features prominently, especially in rapid and bullet play, where direct positions and immediate practical problems are valuable.
There is plenty of tactical ambition in the statistics: Swain gives the first check in 62.3% of analyzed games and wins 70.82% of games in which that happens. The queen is the most frequent checking piece, suggesting that opponents should probably keep an eye on her before she starts issuing diplomatic ultimatums.
A Fast-Rising Competitive Record
Swain's recorded chess journey began in 2020 and developed rapidly. A particularly strong period in 2026 saw an extended run of excellent blitz results, including a 22-win, 2-loss, 1-draw month in April. The overall blitz record stands at 277 wins, 157 losses, and 25 draws, while rapid has been especially impressive with 136 wins, just 9 losses, and 15 draws.
The data also records a longest winning streak of 40 games. That is long enough to make even a chess engine pause and ask whether it should be taking notes.
Opening Repertoire
- Sicilian Defense: Swain's most successful major blitz opening, with aggressive results and frequent tactical battles.
- Scandinavian Defense: A dependable practical choice, particularly effective in bullet and rapid games.
- Blackburne Shilling Gambit: A surprisingly dangerous weapon in the hands of a player comfortable with complications.
- Caro-Kann Defense: A recurring part of the repertoire, offering a more solid counterpoint to Swain's sharper choices.
Legacy and Outlook
As a Candidate Master, Ashirwad Swain has already established a distinctive identity: quick, resourceful, and happiest when the position contains several problems at once. With strong results across blitz, bullet, and rapid chess, rokodaime remains a player to watch whenever the clocks get fast and the tactics get louder.