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SadafDeshmukh

Playing Since: 2025-01-27 (Active)

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Daily: 400
0W / 1L / 0D
Rapid: 478
159W / 132L / 24D
Blitz: 224
40W / 39L / 5D
Bullet: 144
0W / 2L / 0D

Profile of Chess Enthusiast: SadafDeshmukh

Meet SadafDeshmukh, a rapid thinker on the checkered battlefield of 64 squares, where pawns become soldiers and bishops carve diagonals like arteries in the heart of the game. In 2025, Sadaf reached a peak rapid rating of 469 — not quite grandmaster speed, but certainly enough to give many opponents a migraine worthy of a neural gambit!

Known for a sturdy Endgame Frequency of nearly 56%, Sadaf doesn’t just survive past middlegame; they thrive there, proving that like a clever enzyme, they can catalyze victories when others might fold under pressure. Their average moves per win clock in at a cool 50 moves, while losses tend to linger longer, a chilling 65 moves on average — Sadaf is no quitter, even when the pins and forks start stinging.

A true strategist, Sadaf shows a fondness for aggressive and dynamic openings. Their favorites include the King’s Pawn Opening and its knight variations, boasting win rates north of 70%. The Pirc Defense is another secret weapon, delivering an impressive 83% success rate — clearly, Sadaf knows how to flex those tactical muscles early on.

When the pressure mounts and a piece is lost, Sadaf’s resilience shines with a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, proving they're a living embodiment of the phrase "Adapt and overcome." With a tilt factor of just 7, this player keeps their cool more often than not, steering clear of emotional checkmates.

Sadaf’s playstyle is like a perfectly executed meiosis—breaking down complex positions into manageable parts and reproducing victories. Their games are often a dance of chromosomes, carefully paired strategies, and calculated sparks of genius.

When asked "What’s your secret?", Sadaf might just smile and say: "Chess is in my genes, and every game is a new mutation of brilliance." Whether wielding White or Black pieces, their win rates of about 52% and 45% respectively show versatility and a well-rounded training regimen that would make any queen proud.

Outside rapid games, Sadaf dabbles in blitz and bullet with gusto—albeit with more variable outcomes—showing a relentless spirit and the heart of a lion (or maybe just a very hungry bishop).

Against opponents like danishm23 (with whom the rivalry is alive at 13 games) and a long list of foes, Sadaf continues to evolve, proving that in this biological chess world, only the adaptable thrive.

In summary: SadafDeshmukh’s chess profile is a fascinating blend of strategic depth, resilient tactics, and a pinch of humor—a player who knows that in this game’s evolutionary journey, every move matters, and every check could be a chance to reproduce brilliance.


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Your Current Trajectory

• Peak blitz rating so far: 410 (2025-04-23)
• Activity patterns:

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What You’re Doing Well

  • Tactical Alertness when Attacking – In several wins you converted small advantages into direct attacks (e.g. …Nd4! in the Owen’s Defence and the c-/g-pawn rollers in your latest win).
  • Piece Activity from the Opening – You rarely leave pieces undeveloped for long; rooks and queens quickly find open files and diagonals.
  • Fighting Spirit – Even in worse positions you keep creating counter-play rather than resigning prematurely.

Priority Improvement Areas

  1. King Safety & Early Tactics Against You
    • Three recent losses ended before move 15 due to mates on g2/h2/h7 or exposed kings.
    • Guideline: Castle by move 8 whenever possible, and avoid weakening moves like 2.f3 or early …Qf6/…Qh4 that leave dark squares soft.
  2. Opening Discipline
    • You use creative systems (Alekhine, Owen’s, Modern), but some moves (2.Bd3 vs Alekhine, 3…Bd6 in Petroff) hand the initiative back.
    • Spend one session a week reviewing classical principles: quick development, centre control, don’t chase pawns too early.
  3. Time Management
    • Two lost games were on time in winning or equal positions.
    • Try the “40-20-40 rule”: first 40 % of time for the opening, 20 % for the middlegame transition, 40 % saved for endgames.
  4. Defensive Tactics
    • You spot attacking motifs, but miss simple resources for opponents (Qxh7#, Qxg2#).
    • Daily routine: 15 tactical puzzles focused on defence (pin-breaking, mate threats, back-rank tricks).

Highlighted Game Review

Latest convincing win (vs Lobao12 – Alekhine’s Defence):


Take-away: the sequence 25.c6! and 31.Rxc6+ showed excellent calculation; apply the same vigilance to your king’s safety in future games.

Next-Week Training Plan

  • Monday–Wednesday: 20 defensive puzzles/day + review one loss with the browser engine focusing on missed threats.
  • Thursday: Play 3 rapid games (10|5) using a solid opening (e.g. QGD or the Italian). Goal: castle early and keep the queen home.
  • Friday: Endgame mini-session – basic rook endings and the opposition.
  • Weekend: Try to rematch a recent opponent (e.g. omarhuss11) and apply improved time handling.

Long-Term Focus

1. Build a stable opening repertoire (one line as White, one vs 1.e4, one vs 1.d4).
2. Switch half your puzzle time to defensive motifs until quick mates against you disappear.
3. Record & annotate one game each week; explaining moves out loud cements understanding.

Keep up the fighting spirit, tidy up the early king safety, and you’ll break the next rating plateau soon. Good luck!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Danish Modak 0W / 16L / 1D
aleenakazi 2W / 0L / 0D
kldbnwld 0W / 2L / 0D
xxprou 1W / 1L / 0D
zinanwe 1W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 144 261 444 400

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 101W / 81L / 17D 92W / 97L / 10D 59.1

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 17 6 8 3 35.3%
Amar Gambit 9 6 3 0 66.7%
Scandinavian Defense 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Barnes Defense 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Alekhine Defense 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Petrov's Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 3 1 1 1 33.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Czech Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 59 30 28 1 50.9%
Amar Gambit 33 18 14 1 54.5%
Amazon Attack 20 10 8 2 50.0%
Barnes Defense 18 8 9 1 44.4%
Alekhine Defense 18 7 9 2 38.9%
Bishop's Opening 17 9 6 2 52.9%
Scandinavian Defense 17 8 8 1 47.1%
Elephant Gambit 11 8 3 0 72.7%
Center Game 11 3 6 2 27.3%
Australian Defense 10 4 4 2 40.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Center Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 5 2
Losing 7 0