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SaketVerma87

Playing Since: 2020-08-15 (Active)

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Daily: 1042
1W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 1348
14W / 3L / 0D
Blitz: 913
50W / 39L / 2D
Bullet: 676
3076W / 3129L / 197D

Profile Summary: SaketVerma87

Meet SaketVerma87, a tenacious and occasionally mercurial chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Rated comfortably in the 900s to 1100s across multiple formats, SaketVerma87 battles with the fierce dedication of a knight jumping through hoops—sometimes with grace, sometimes with a spectacular tumble.

Chess Journey and Ratings

Starting out in 2020 with a blitz rating hovering around the mid-500s, Saket has steadily climbed the ranks to peek just above the 1000 mark in blitz and a respectable 1229 in rapid chess, all while wielding an impressive 1254 bullet rating at peak. If chess ratings were a social media follower count, Saket's would be the rising star that’s still humble enough to hang around the local chess club.

Playing Style & Personality

Known for a strong endgame presence (74.6% endgame frequency), SaketVerma87 often drags opponents into drawn-out battles averaging over 60 moves per game—apparently enjoying chess as much as a good novel, read one move at a time. The player rarely gives up early, flaunting a modest 2.37% early resignation rate, and boasts a remarkable 80% comeback rate, proving he’s no stranger to turning tables with a cunning tactic or two.

However, patience sometimes runs thin under pressure, with a tilt factor rated at 12—like anyone else, Saket occasionally needs a breather from the mental battlefield. But at "prime chess hours" around 7 AM, watch out! That's when this player's tactical savvy shines the most.

Fun Facts & Notable Stats

  • Long winning streak: 14 games (talk about momentum!)
  • Battles highest on Saturdays with over a 52% win rate — weekend warrior, anyone?
  • White pieces bring a tad more luck with a 48.8% win rate versus 46.8% with Black
  • Master of the Top Secret opening – seriously, no spoilers here!
  • Favors the Caro-Kann Defense and occasionally throws in the King's Pawn Opening for spice.

Recent Battles on the Board

Saket’s most recent victories often come down to patience and precision: for example, a fierce win in May 2025 against WIKIPAWN using the Caro-Kann Defense, where good old-fashioned time pressure sealed the deal. Losses? Sure, they happen. But Saket bounces back quicker than a bounced pawn, ready to face down the next opponent without blinking.

Whether clashing with longtime rivals like yogeshtiwari420 or stepping up against fresh challengers, SaketVerma87 embodies the true spirit of chess – learning, adapting, and always hunting for that next tricky fork or sneaky checkmate.

In Conclusion

If chess were comedy, Saket would be the player who can land both a brilliant tactical punch and laugh off a blunder—because winning is fun, but learning how and when to tilt the board just right? That’s the real game. Keep an eye on SaketVerma87, a player who’s still writing chapters in their chess saga with a mix of heart, hustle, and a little bit of humor.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
claudia17210 0W / 1L / 0D View
dragonofbabylon 1W / 0L / 0D View
a-mammal 1W / 0L / 0D View
omgisitchan 0W / 1L / 0D View
wantmilkforever 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
yogeshtiwari420 12W / 9L / 2D View Games
abhi_toppo 1W / 3L / 0D View Games
anilmor 4W / 0L / 0D View Games
akjjjk 1W / 2L / 0D View Games
vandanbvn 1W / 2L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 494 917 1181
2024 886 894 1181
2023 948 1004 1192 1042
2020 536 1034
Rating by Year20202023202420251192494YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 235W / 255L / 18D 232W / 259L / 8D 61.1
2024 675W / 616L / 48D 613W / 669L / 48D 65.5
2023 432W / 439L / 28D 439W / 438L / 25D 60.8
2020 11W / 15L / 1D 9W / 18L / 1D 51.1

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 133 62 66 5 46.6%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 49 29 16 4 59.2%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 5285 2524 2593 168 47.8%
Caro Kann Defense 14 9 5 0 64.3%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Modern Defense with 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Petrovs Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Scandinavian Defense 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 14 0
Losing 12 1
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