Rounak Raj (aka Rounxk) - The Rising Chess Dynamo
Meet Rounak Raj, affectionately known in the cyber chess world as Rounxk. This not-so-average chess enthusiast has been quietly sharpening their pawns and strategies in the digital arena. With a peak rapid rating soaring to an impressive 1929 in May 2025, Rounak is definitely no pushover on the board!
Starting modestly with rapid ratings flickering around the 300-400 range back in 2023, Rounak's journey is a classic tale of perseverance and grit. Through thousands of games across multiple time controls — rapid, blitz, bullet, and daily — they have demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt and evolve, with over 1,500 wins in rapid and a staggering 4,300 wins in blitz! This indicates a player who’s as comfortable blitzing through opponents in fast-paced matches as they are strategizing in longer battles.
Their favorite openings are shrouded in mystery, classified under the intriguing label "Top Secret," showing that Rounak likes to keep opponents guessing. Among known choices, they seem to fancy the London System, the Caro Kann Defense, and a variety of Queen's Pawn openings — a perfect cocktail for a well-rounded and unpredictable play style.
Playing style? Rounak has an impressive comeback rate of nearly 79%, which means even if the game looks bleak, don’t count out this resilient competitor ready to turn tides like a tempest. Their average winning game stretches over 66 moves, proving patience and endurance are prominent traits. Yet when the going gets tough, they have a modest tilt factor of 14 — a bit of human vulnerability underneath the iron nerves.
Chess clock ticking at 1:00 AM seems to be the sweet spot for Rounak, the time when the spotlight shines brightest, and the pieces move with precision. Though the early resignation rate is a humble 1.9%, they prefer to fight to the end rather than folding early — a commendable attitude for any chess warrior.
Off the stats board, Rounak is a player who navigates both wins and losses with a good sense of humor and unwavering spirit. Whether it's sniping wins by resignation (a not-so-gentle reminder to opponents to "pack it up") or enduring nail-biting last-minute losses, Rounak never ceases to entertain and inspire.
Rounak Raj isn't just climbing rankings; they're rewriting their own chess saga, one move at a time. So next time you log in to a game and see Rounxk eyed across the virtual board, prepare for a challenging battle filled with tactical flair, endurance, and just a hint of quiet mystery.
Recent Victory Snippet
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nc3 d6 4. d4 b6 5. e5 cxd4 6. exf6 dxc3 7. fxe7 Qxe7+ 8. Be2 cxb2
9. Bxb2 Ba6 10. Nd4 Nd7 11. O-O Bxe2 12. Nxe2 O-O-O 13. a4 Ne5 14. Nd4 Kb7 15. Re1 Qh4
16. a5 f5 17. axb6 a6 18. Ne6 Ng4 19. Qd5+ Kb8 20. Rxa6 Qxf2+
(Checkmate by resignation!)
