Ruchir Damani

Ruchir Damani (RUtd07) - The Blitz Baron of the Board

Meet Ruchir Damani, a chess enthusiast whose online username RUtd07 might suggest he's a Manchester United fan, but his true passion lies in crushing pawns and kings on the digital battlefield. Known for his mysterious “Top Secret” opening repertoire, Ruchir has played over 1200 blitz games, boasting just shy of a 48.3% win rate—proving he's as sneaky as he is speedy.

Starting off in 2021 with a blitz peak rating of 632, Ruchir has battled his way through the ups and downs of rapid and blitz, reaching a current blitz rating of 626 in 2024. His rapid play, while not quite matching his blitz flair, shows solid form with a commendable 46% win rate. Bullet chess? Let’s just say it’s not his favorite sprint: 3 games and zero wins (but hey, everyone has their kryptonite).

Known for his psychological resilience, Ruchir’s comeback rate stands impressively at 78%, and when he loses a piece, comebacks are inevitable—he has a 100% win rate after losing material, which might just make rook and queen pieces tremble in fear.

He likes to finish games with a flourish—his average winning games take about 61 moves, so he’s definitely not one to rush the drama. And while his endgame frequency clocks in at a hefty 66%, he knows how to milk every bit of advantage until victory is secured.

Fun fact: Ruchir has a current winning streak of 4 games and once managed a 9-game winning spree. Opponents beware! He is especially victorious Sunday through Thursday, with peek performance in the late afternoon—perfect for those caffeine-fueled chess marathons.

When not busy plotting checkmates, Ruchir is probably analyzing why his Sunday win rate peaks at a neat 42% and why the 5 AM slot brings no wins—maybe sleep is the answer?

In the words of those who faced him and survived: "RUtd07 doesn't just play chess; he stages tactical dramas with unexpected twists and wins like a magician pulling rabbits out of hats."