Samresh Jha

Samresh Jha – The Relentless Chess Warrior

Meet Samreshkumarjha, a player whose rapid rating journey reads like a thrilling novel full of twists, turns, wins, and well... a few losses. With a peak rapid rating soaring above 900 in 2024, Samresh has displayed remarkable resilience and tactical wizardry on the 64 squares.

Since 2021, Samresh has battled through thousands of rapid games, accumulating an almost equal number of wins and losses—1141 wins to 1151 losses. This near-perfect balance shows he's not afraid to tango with strong opponents, even if it sometimes means biting the dust. Despite a tilt factor of 10 (we've all had those days), his comeback rate is an impressive 76%, proving he fights back even after dropping a piece or two.

Now, Samresh's play style is a mix of endurance and strategic persistence, averaging about 50 moves per game win or loss—clearly, he’s in it for the long haul! His games often showcase solid endings, with an endgame frequency of 45%. And yes, he patiently resigns sometimes, but also secures checkmates nearly as often as he lets go—balance is key.

Opening Repertoire Insights

When it comes to openings, Samresh loves the classical strokes: the King’s Pawn Opening is his battleground, with about 238 rapid games under his belt. His cozy favorites like Bishop’s Opening and Queen’s Pawn Opening keep opponents on their toes. Not all his openings bring glory—his Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation win rate hovers around 32%—but hey, every hero has their kryptonite.

A Timely Competitor

Fun fact: Samresh performs best in the wee hours, with a mystic best time to play at 2 a.m.! Whether it's the peaceful silence or friendly ghosts offering advice, his win rates spike significantly around dawn. Saturdays and Wednesdays are his lucky days, with winning percentages over 50%.

Recent Battles

His latest victory was a spectacular checkmate on May 8, 2025, showcasing sharp tactical vision against a 764-rated challenger. And the last loss? A tough resignation where the opponent outmaneuvered him—no shame in that; even grandmasters have off days.

Personality & Playstyle

Known among peers for a solid mix of patience and aggression, Samresh's white pieces yield a slightly better success rate (nearly 52%) than his black pieces. His sudden mood swings might be apparent from his moderate inclination to early resignation (~7%), but his matches often become thrilling marathons, making it impossible to predict the outcome till the final move.

In a nutshell, Samreshkumarjha is the quintessential passionate chess enthusiast who battles with heart, brains, and the kind of stubbornness that makes you root for him every game. Whether you face him online or offline, beware—this knight never quietly retreats!

“Chess is 99% tactics,” Samresh might say. And after watching that recent checkmate? You’d be wise to believe it.

Want to see his moves? Check out his thrilling game archive on Chess.com and maybe challenge the unstoppable Samreshkumarjha yourself... if you dare!