Profile: Sakshi Shah (aka sakshu18)
Meet Sakshi Shah, the chess aficionado who dances with pieces as if the board was their personal stage. Known online as sakshu18, Sakshi has been waging war on the 64 squares since at least 2019, steadily climbing the rating ladder with a mix of grit, strategy, and a pinch of magic.
With a peak rapid rating of 1204 achieved in August 2024, Sakshi has proven to be a resilient rapid player. Their blitz and bullet ratings have also seen impressive heights of 1244 and 1258 respectively, showcasing fast reflexes that many envy (or fear!).
Chess Style & Achievements
- Opening Mastery: Specializes in "Top Secret" openings — well, the stats say so, but the exact moves remain a mystery to opponents! Maintains a solid win rate above 55% in rapid games using these secret weapons.
- Endgame Whisperer: Favors long battles, with an average of about 48 moves per win and a tendency to push the game beyond 55 moves even when on the losing side. Clearly, Sakshi enjoys the drama until the very last piece falls.
- Comeback Kid: Boasts a remarkable 62.6% comeback rate after losing material — because losing a piece is just the beginning of the story, not the end.
- Winning Streaks: Has achieved a commendable longest winning streak of 10 games. No wonder opponents are wary!
- Playing Time: Peak performance hours are surprisingly around 10 AM, so maybe don’t challenge Sakshi before their morning coffee!
Notable Games
Sakshi’s recent performances include a swift checkmate victory on March 4, 2025, where the game finished with a sharp queen attack, proving that patience and precision go hand in hand. Although not invincible, as every grandmaster is reminded with a loss here and there, Sakshi’s resilience is undeniable.
Stats Snapshot
| Time Control | Wins | Losses | Draws | Peak Rating |
|---|
| Rapid | 111 | 85 | 3 | 1204 |
| Daily | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1248 |
| Blitz | 91 | 99 | 4 | 1244 |
| Bullet | 28 | 23 | 0 | 1258 |
Whether it’s blitzing through defenses or patiently outlasting opponents in longer formats, Sakshi Shah approaches chess with a blend of strategy, patience, and a pinch of cheeky resilience. Opponents beware: behind that calm username sakshu18 lies a fierce competitor who’s always ready to castle, attack, and yes, occasionally resign early — because why drag out the agony? 😉
