Profile Summary: SaNu SaNthosh
Meet SaNu SaNthosh, a relentless chess battler with a rating rollercoaster that could rival the most thrilling theme park rides. Dangerously unpredictable and delightfully tenacious, SaNu dances through openings like the Scandinavian Defense and Queen's Pawn with the grace of a cat... if cats studied miserably complicated board setups and occasionally knocked over pawns for fun.
Chess Journey & Ratings
Since first stamping their pawn in 2017, SaNu’s blitz rating peaked gloriously at 1178 in late 2020, proving that rapid decisions are their strong suit. While the bullet rating zoomed up to 1066 in the same period, it's clear SaNu enjoys a fast and furious game. Rapid chess? SaNu climbed all the way to a swift 1326 rating, showing prowess beyond just quick fingers—it’s quick thinking, too.
Playing Style
Known for an impressive comeback rate of over 67%, SaNu is a chess phoenix, often rising from the ashes after a lost piece. However, the journey isn’t always smooth—those moments of “why-did-I-move-that?!” bring a tilt factor of 54, meaning SaNu’s mood swings rival a knight’s L-shaped leaps.
With an eye for the endgame (appearing in over 56% of matches) and an average win game lasting around 62 moves, patience mixed with a strategic flair defines SaNu. The stats tease that SaNu tends to win more with White (just over 51%) and still holds respectable results with Black (nearly 48% wins). Early resignation at around 10% — because sometimes life outside the board calls!
Favorite Openings
If openings were flavors, SaNu would be the chef specializing in spicy Scandinavian Defense and the comforting, homey Queen's Pawn variations like Levitsky Attack and Accelerated London System. Win rates hover near 50% for many favorite lines, with a few sneaky 54%+ winning streaks on the Queen’s Pawn Levitsky Attack—it’s clear these openings are more than just first moves; they’re SaNu’s signature.
A Noteworthy Encounter
In their most recent win in June 2025, SaNu delivered checkmate flawlessly against an opponent rated slightly lower, showcasing not just cunning but timing—winning around 19:00, SaNu’s confirmed "best time of day to play," proving that the early bird might catch the worm, but the SaNu bird catches the king.
Opponent Chronicles
With over 3,200 wins in blitz alone, SaNu’s battle history is vast and diverse, squaring off most frequently against stalwart challengers like tharununni and saviojoy. Yet, the chessboard is never dull—win rates swing wildly from opponents SaNu absolutely owns (100% against multiple players!) to a few pesky ones who’ve managed to tilt the field.
Final Thoughts
Chess.com users might know SaNu by the username "sanusanthosh"—a player who combines dogged determination with flashes of tactical genius, all seasoned with a pinch of self-deprecating humor about the losing streaks (yes, the longest losing streak is a whopping 54 games, but hey, who’s counting? SaNu is!). So if you see SaNu online, be ready for a battle that’s as entertaining as it is unpredictable. Because in the game of chess, as in life, it’s not just about the destination—it’s about how you dodge the knights, bishops, and unexpected resignation offers along the way.
