Sankalp Gupta GM

Grandmaster Sankalp Gupta

Also known in the chess world as Sankalp_Gupta2003, this Grandmaster is no stranger to the 64 squares of mystery and mayhem. Earning the prestigious GM title from FIDE, Sankalp Gupta's journey is a thrilling saga of dedication, tactical wizardry, and enough checkmates to scare even the boldest kings.

Rating Rollercoaster & Playing Style

From a modest blitz rating just over 1300 in 2016, Sankalp catapulted to an astonishing peak rating of 3011 in blitz by September 2023, proudly crossing the 3k rating milestone — because apparently, 3000 is the new 2800. Bullet enthusiasts beware: this Grandmaster touched the magic 3000 rating in bullet speed chess by January 2025, flexing lightning-fast reflexes on the board!

In rapid, the peak sits near 2540, with daily ratings around the 900 mark, proving that whether it’s an explosive bullet game or a slow burn daily match, Sankalp plays them all with style.

Statistically Speaking...

• Over 7,900 blitz games with a solid win rate hovering near 48% against all comers—impressive considering the colossal volume and competition.
• A bullet warrior too, with nearly 9,700 games and a win rate just shy of 47%, demonstrating that when the clock ticks down to seconds, Sankalp still holds ice-cold nerves and deadly precision.
• The longest winning streak? A staggering 22 games — that’s nearly a month of only victories if they played just one game a day! Conversely, the longest losing streak matches that ominously at 22, because even Grandmasters have their “whoops” moments.

Playing Personality & Tricks

Known for an average of 67 moves per win in some serious battles, Sankalp is clearly not a quick surrender type. This Grandmaster loves the endgame, featuring in over 70% of their recorded games, showing deep love and patience when pieces start to dwindle. Early resignations happen around 14% of the time, so there’s a stubborn streak unwilling to drag on obviously lost positions.

When losing a piece, Sankalp’s determined attitude shines through with a 44.5% win rate after losing material. In other words, don’t count this Grandmaster out early — they’re capable of magical comebacks that could make Houdini jealous.

Mind Games & Chess Psychology

Beware the late afternoon! Around 6 PM (18:00) is when Sankalp hits peak mental performance, regularly outmaneuvering opponents and collecting wins. However, the tilt factor is at 22, meaning even the best can get a little cranky after a couple of bad moves. But who doesn’t?

Famous Battles & Noteworthy Games

Recent Chess960 battles reveal exciting creative sparks, including a tactical masterpiece where Sankalp won by resignation in a fierce Queen’s Gambit Sicilian variation. They also have the technical acumen to top opponents on time — a skill not to be underestimated in blitz!

Rivals & Fanbase

Sankalp has tangoed the most with players like nihalsarin and raja3401, testing nerves and strategies across hundreds of games. Fans love their fearless, fighting chess, and despite a challenging opponent win-rate average, Sankalp’s resilience and fighting spirit remain unmatched.

In Conclusion

Sankalp Gupta’s chess journey is the perfect blend of grit, tactical brilliance, and just a pinch of hilarious misadventures on the board. If chess were a movie, Sankalp would be the hero who battles against impossible odds, sometimes breaks a sweat, occasionally throws a cheeky blitzing bomb, but ultimately wears the crown of Grandmaster with a cheeky grin.