Ritviz Parab: International Master with a Bullet Heart
Ritviz Parab, known online as Rutvij09, is a FIDE International Master whose online presence is impossible to ignore. His profile lists rapid as the preferred time control, and his rapid record is flawless: 6 wins, 0 losses, 0 draws. Perhaps the secret is that he simply never lets a rapid game reach the drama of his bullet marathons.
A Speed Demon Who Never Slows Down
With more than 14,000 bullet games to his name, Parab is a genuine speed chess addict. His bullet peak of 2892 (2024-09-05) in September 2024 places him in seriously elite company, and his blitz peak of 2568 (2025-06-24) shows the same attacking instincts. His games are surprisingly long for bullet, averaging over 73 moves per decisive result, because he plays for the win until the very last second.
An Adventurous Opening Repertoire
Parab is not afraid to leave the theory books behind. As White, he pounds away with the closed Sicilian Defense and has scored nearly 59 percent there, but he also loves the chaotic Amar Gambit, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack, and even the Barnes Defense. As Black, he turns to the old-school Philidor Defense, a defense many modern players dismiss, and wins anyway.
- Favorite White weapon: Sicilian Defense, Closed
- Favorite Black weapon: Philidor Defense
- Blits favorite: Italian Game, Two Knights Defense
- Longest winning streak: 16 games
Rivalries and Comebacks
Every hero needs a foil, and for Parab that foil is Anselm Wagner, who has faced him 241 times. Parab owns that rivalry with a commanding 148-73 lead. Meanwhile, PracticeMakesOK has been his toughest puzzle, edging the series 81-62. Whatever the matchup, Parab never goes quietly: he converts a winning result nearly 82 percent of the time after falling behind.
Streaks, Quirks, and Peak Hours
Parab has won 16 games in a row and, like every true warrior, has also survived a 12-game losing skid. He is most dangerous at 5 p.m., he checks his opponents relentlessly, and he almost never resigns early. Whether he is winning or losing, Ritviz Parab makes sure the board is always complicated.