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Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu GM

Username: rpragchess

Location: CHENNAI

Playing Since: 2016-06-19 (Active)

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Daily: 927
0W / 2L / 3D
Rapid: 2711
84W / 38L / 44D
Blitz: 3195
1347W / 930L / 245D
Bullet: 3168
3070W / 2668L / 393D

Profile Summary: rpragchess

rpragchess is a dynamic and versatile chess competitor whose journey exemplifies steady improvement, tactical brilliance, and psychological resilience. Emerging from humble beginnings in rapid bullet competitions with modest ratings, rpragchess steadily climbed the competitive ladder, eventually achieving astonishing peaks in rapid and bullet formats. His bullet records reveal countless contests filled with determination—rising from ratings barely touching 1400 in early events to soaring above the 3100 mark in later tournaments, demonstrating an almost relentless pursuit of excellence.

Equally adept in blitz, rapid, daily, and classical formats, rpragchess has assembled a diverse win–loss–draw record that reflects both his aggressive play and refined endgame technique. With over 3000 wins in bullet encounters and a commendable performance in other formats (as evidenced by his rapid wins and a balanced win rates among different time controls), he is known for fighting hard on every board. His opening repertoire is equally impressive: whether choosing traditional “chess” lines or innovative variants like three‐check, king of the hill, and even the more experimental crazyhouse, rpragchess adapts his style to outwit opponents from diverse backgrounds.

Beyond raw ratings and scorecards, his keen sense of timing places him at his best on Tuesday afternoons or during late evening hours—reports indicate his win rate peaks around 22:00 hours, when precision and focus merge perfectly. rpragchess is often seen executing deep tactical combinations with an eye on long-term strategic advantage. His remarkable comeback rate of over 91% and near–miraculous win rate following material disadvantage underscore his technical acumen and mental fortitude.

Not one to shy away from challenging encounters, rpragchess has built an impressive resume against a wide variety of competitors. His longest documented winning streak of 22 games is a testament to his consistency under pressure. Furthermore, his performance analysis reveals a refined game plan—marked by an average of roughly 81 moves in victorious battles—which demonstrates a deep appreciation for complex endgame scenarios.

With an early resignation rate under 5%, a tilt factor that underlines his steady focus, and an analysis of his win differentials between rated and casual contests, rpragchess continually refines his methods. His commitment to constant improvement, tactical awareness, and psychological balance has earned him respect among peers and fans alike.

In summary, rpragchess is not only a high-caliber competitor on the digital board but also a student of the game—one who uses detailed performance analysis (including win rates by day of the week and hour of day) to shape his strategies. His career narrative is that of relentless pursuit, adaptation, and mastery over both the art and science of chess.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Vaishali R 536W / 264L / 50D
Nihal Sarin 172W / 425L / 44D
Aravindh Chithambaram 107W / 149L / 11D
Karthikeyan Murali 107W / 95L / 29D
Arjun Erigaisi 41W / 115L / 10D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 3101 3190 2711
2024 3049 3023
2023 2946 2948 2664
2022 2965 2981 2510
2021 3009 2943 2493
2020 3003 2832 2562 927
2019 2614 2860 831
2018 2353 1959 951
2017 2477 1613
Rating by Year2017201820192020202120222023202420253190831YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 195W / 93L / 23D 185W / 92L / 23D 88.3
2024 203W / 135L / 21D 181W / 162L / 22D 79.4
2023 136W / 106L / 31D 117W / 111L / 42D 86.3
2022 164W / 116L / 18D 149W / 126L / 23D 85.8
2021 375W / 278L / 48D 346W / 301L / 38D 82.0
2020 609W / 467L / 83D 548W / 506L / 96D 87.4
2019 420W / 324L / 65D 345W / 422L / 67D 83.1
2018 308W / 335L / 36D 264W / 366L / 43D 74.7
2017 83W / 27L / 9D 72W / 41L / 5D 79.1

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 138 57 79 2 41.3%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 78 41 32 5 52.6%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 75 45 22 8 60.0%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 71 45 20 6 63.4%
Amazon Attack 63 34 25 4 54.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 58 34 19 5 58.6%
Caro-Kann Defense 57 30 23 4 52.6%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 50 25 22 3 50.0%
Modern 50 32 14 4 64.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 47 25 17 5 53.2%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 436 192 214 30 44.0%
Amar Gambit 361 195 155 11 54.0%
Modern 284 143 127 14 50.4%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 274 128 132 14 46.7%
Caro-Kann Defense 219 96 109 14 43.8%
King's Indian Attack 189 99 82 8 52.4%
East Indian Defense 188 90 85 13 47.9%
Australian Defense 187 97 77 13 51.9%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 172 89 73 10 51.7%
Czech Defense 170 93 71 6 54.7%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scotch Game 2 0 1 1 0.0%
Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 22 1
Losing 17 0