Rucha Pujari, known online as Ruchess27, is a FIDE Woman International Master and a rising presence in the livestream chess community. A Bullet enthusiast, she blends fast-paced competition with thoughtful analysis on stream, inviting viewers into her training and decision-making process.
You can learn more about her journey on Ruchess27 and catch a quick snapshot of her progress in
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Chess Career and Streaming
Rucha balances tournament play with content creation, building a loyal audience around rapid-fire games and strategic breakdowns. Her streams feature live Bullet battles, opening explanations, and playful banter that makes chess approachable for newcomers and veterans alike.
Competes at the Woman International Master level with a focus on Bullet and Blitz formats
Stream persona centers on clear thinking, quick decision-making, and lively interaction
Regularly shares annotated games and opening ideas for followers
Playing Style and Openings
Her approach blends sharp tactics with robust endgame technique. In openings, she has shown a preference for dynamic lines in the QGD family, the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, the Scotch Game, and Amar Gambit ideas, among others. These choices reflect a willingness to seize initiative in both rapid and real-time play.
Favorite openings include QGD: 4.Nf3, Italian Game: Two Knights, Scotch Game
Versatile in fast time controls, often steering games toward practical, technical middlegames
Notable Moments and Community
Longest winning streak on record: 41 consecutive wins
Reached peak Bullet rating around 2516 in 2025, showcasing rapid growth
Coach Chesswick
Coach's Advice
It's been a while since you played. Play a few more games so we have more positions to review — then I can provide you with clearer, more actionable advice.