Player Profile: seshu30
Alias: seshu30
Meet seshu30, a relentless rapid chess warrior with a rollercoaster rating journey that would rival any thriller novel. Starting out in 2024 with a promising peak rapid rating of 1019, seshu30 experienced the inevitable ups and downs that every chess enthusiast knows all too well. With a current rapid rating hovering around the mid-300s, the fight is far from over!
Playing Style & Strengths
seshu30 is known for an adventurous, dynamic approach, favoring the Scandinavian Defense and its spicy Mieses-Kotroc variation — because who doesn't love a good “put-your-pawn-on-the-attack” strategy? With a win rate of nearly 63% in that variation, seshu30 can make opponents reconsider their opening choices before the game even properly begins.
Black seems to be seshu30's lucky color, boasting a slightly better win rate than playing as White, speaking volumes about resilience and creativity when on the back foot. Speaking of resilience, a comeback rate of 68% hints that seshu30 loves a good challenge, often flipping seemingly lost positions into unexpected victories.
Battle Stats & Memorable Moments
With 219 rapid wins versus 249 losses and a handful of draws, seshu30 epitomizes the "try and try again" motto. The longest winning streak is a respectable 6 games—proof that once seshu30 finds a groove, it’s lights out for the opposition. On the flip side, a 10-game losing streak shows everyone that even warriors have off days (or weeks).
The most recent victories have come by forcing opponents to resign, showcasing clever positional play and tactical pressure. Notably, seshu30’s quick hands and quick thinking sometimes lead to early resignations—both winning and losing—highlighting a pragmatic attitude: "If it’s time to quit, better do it fast and smart."
Quirky Trivia
- seshu30's most fruitful hour? 8 AM — when the brain is fresh and the coffee is just right.
- Average moves per win hover around 49, which means seshu30 enjoys deep, thoughtful battles rather than quick traps.
- Scandinavian Defense fanboy/girl alert: over 50 games played with a solid 54%+ win ratio.
- “Early resignation rate” is about 18%, suggesting seshu30 knows when to cut losses and reload — a key trait for a seasoned player who’d rather conserve energy than grind out hopeless defeats.
Opponents Beware!
seshu30 has faced many opponents, with mixed results ranging from clean sweeps to bitter losses. Fans and foes alike should be wary of seshu30’s unpredictability and clever tactical shots—sometimes coming out of bizarre openings like the Englund Gambit or Queen's Pawn variations, which keep the opposition scratching their heads.
In Conclusion
Whether climbing back from rating slumps or celebrating hard-fought wins, seshu30 brings passion, resilience, and a sprinkle of unpredictability to the chessboard. This player’s story is still being written, one winning move (and resignation) at a time — so keep your eyes peeled and your pieces guarded when seshu30 is on the clock!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| naveen5945 | 1W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| hnam20 | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| kitesd | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| omarx1937 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| santipochi2810 | 0W / 0L / 2D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 335 | 261 | ||
| 2024 | 354 | 400 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24W / 31L / 7D | 29W / 28L / 3D | 51.6 |
| 2024 | 88W / 99L / 8D | 86W / 101L / 8D | 46.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 55 | 30 | 25 | 0 | 54.5% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 52 | 21 | 23 | 8 | 40.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 27 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 63.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 27 | 7 | 18 | 2 | 25.9% |
| Englund Gambit | 24 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 41.7% |
| Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation | 23 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 34.8% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 22 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 45.5% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 20 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Center Game | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 20.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 6 | 3 |
| Losing | 10 | 0 |