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Chess Player Profile: SSHYAM (aka seal_3)

Meet SSHYAM, the rapid roller and daily duelist with a chess journey that reads like a thrilling chess novel with dramatic twists and turns. Known online as seal_3, this player has embraced the chaotic beauty of chess, braving the battlefield with mixed fortunes but an unbeatable spirit.

Rating Rollercoaster & Stats Snapshot

SSHYAM’s peak Rapid rating soared to a respectable 931 in November 2024 — proving the potential to dance with the best. Meanwhile, daily chess is their comfort zone, holding steady at a 1600 rating, the battleground where some of their most memorable battles emerge.

Playing mostly rapid games, SSHYAM has logged 352 rapid bouts with 144 wins, 187 losses, and 21 draws. A true fighter who doesn’t shy from a challenge, the win-loss records show grit more than glamour.

Opening Repertoire: The Favorites & The Fumbles

• King’s Pawn Opening: A beloved, yet perilous friend, offering a 56.5% win rate overall with some spicy variations like the Kings Knight Variation where foes get a fighting chance (37.9% win rate!)
• Philidor & Nimzowitsch Defenses: Balanced and dependable, delivering about a 50% win rate. Classic defenses for classic battles.
• Leonardis Variation: Somewhere between experimental and “what just happened?”, it challenges SSHYAM with a 23.5% win rate – nerves of steel definitely required here!

Playing Style & Tactics

SSHYAM is a player who knows when to hit pause, with an early resignation rate around 19% (because sometimes you gotta save the time for the next battle). Endgames make up roughly 38.5% of their play, often lasting around 44 moves whether winning or losing — patience is a virtue, right?

Notorious for a come-back rate of over 54%, SSHYAM embodies the classic underdog spirit: “Down a piece? No problem. The show is just getting started!” Plus, with an 83% win rate playing at 1 AM, maybe they’re secretly a midnight berserker.

Memorable Matches

Checkmate wizardry is real — SSHYAM’s last spectacular victory was a swift mate on June 7, 2025, a dazzling finish that had their opponent seeing stars instead of pawns:

Quirks & Notes

• Favoring complex openings, sometimes to SSHYAM’s own peril – but hey, chess is a lifelong learning adventure!
• Prefers playing daily games, perfect for planning world domination between coffee sips.
• Has an impressively high win rate against a large crowd of opponents, especially when playing black pieces.
• Beware the 7-game losing streaks lurking in their history – every great warrior has their dark days.

The Verdict

SSHYAM is a player who battles valiantly and learns ceaselessly. Whether it’s a stunning checkmate or a heart-wrenching resignation, every game adds to the legend of seal_3 – a chess personality for anyone who loves the game for its glory and its gaffes alike.

Keep an eye out for SSHYAM; who knows? The next game might just be a masterpiece.