Profile Summary: sathvavaan
Title: International Master (FIDE)
A force to be reckoned with on the chessboard, sathvavaan is an International Master who combines deep strategic insight with a flair for tactical fireworks. With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2857 in June 2025, they have demonstrated time and again their ability to outwit opponents in high-pressure, lightning-fast games.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for an endgame frequency of 90%, sathvavaan clearly loves grinding down their opponents in the final phase of the game. Their average moves per win hover around 84, proving battles are anything but rushed. Not one to quit early, they boast a 0% early resignation rate – because giving up is simply not in the playbook.
With a tactical comeback rate of 92.11%, this player has an uncanny knack for turning the tables even after a piece is lost, winning over half of those challenging fights. When the chips are down, sathvavaan delivers — 55.85% win rate after losing material, a true gladiator's spirit!
Opening Expertise
They keep their opening repertoire intriguingly mysterious with the aptly named "Top Secret" opening, boasting an 83% win rate in blitz over nearly 60 games. And if you ever face their Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops, prepare for a perfect record: 4 wins from 4 games is no accident.
Recent Performance
June 4th, 2025, marked a dazzling day: sathvavaan outmaneuvered Mattechecetmatt with a sensational checkmate after a long calculated struggle, clocking the game at 87 moves. ♟️ Their blend of patience and precision is simply something to behold.
Fun Facts and Quirks
- Favourite time to play: 4 PM — when chess gods apparently smile brightest!
- Longest winning streak: an awe-inspiring 12 games.
- Tilts rarely: with a tilt factor of just 6, sathvavaan keeps cool under pressure, though even chess heroes have their moments.
- Dislikes losing on time though it has happened: a handful of losses by timeout keep them humble.
The Opponents
Having tangled most frequently with players like king_rudy5 and shazilthegoat2006 (mixed results), sathvavaan has also a remarkable winning record against a long list of challengers — some 100% win rates pepper their stats like rook captures in a beginner’s game!
In short: sathvavaan is not just an International Master by title but a master of thrilling chess drama. Whether racing in bullet or strategizing in blitz, this player’s trail of victories and clever comebacks make them a chess story worth following. Watch out, because this IM is always ready for the next checkmate punchline!