Grandmaster Saptarshi RoyChowdhury (Sevenstar82)
Meet Saptarshi RoyChowdhury, the chess Grandmaster whose brain spins a web more intricate than your average spider's dream diary. Known in the online realms as Sevenstar82, this master tactician has clawed his way to the dizzying heights of a 2735 blitz rating—the kind of number that makes computers go, "Wait, what just happened?"
Chess Journey & Style
Since 2017, Saptarshi has dazzled chess enthusiasts with his fluid play, clocking thousands of games mostly in blitz where speed and precision are warriors’ best friends. His average games last over 70 moves, proving he’s not just fast—he’s thoughtful, weaving cunning plans and often pulling off astonishing comebacks with an 82% comeback rate.
Early resignation? Oh no. With a low early-resignation rate of 6.77% and an amazing talent to win even after losing a piece half the time, Saptarshi’s resilience is legend. And if you thought chess was all about black and white, his win rates tell a tale: white squares favor him slightly more at 54.5%, but don’t let that fool you—he’s nearly as fierce with Black.
Favorite Openings & Tactical Arsenal
Saptarshi guards a "Top Secret" opening repertoire, winning nearly 53% of those 3,600+ games. Beneath the cloak of mystery, the Owens Defense, Petrov's Defense, and tricky lines like the Slav Defense Modern Triangle System make regular appearances, each with a healthy win rate. Sometimes he unleashes the French Defense Kings Indian Attack and the Closed Sicilian just to keep opponents guessing.
Record, Rivals, and Rivalry Insights
Over nearly 3,000 recorded blitz battles, Saptarshi sports a solid tally: 1961 wins, 1465 losses, and 281 draws. Bullet games might be lightning-fast, but he holds his own with close to even results, maintaining a respectable win record. His most-played opponents have been tested repeatedly, with fascinating rivalries showing ups and downs, because hey, even Grandmasters have nemeses.
Mind Games & Psychology
Tilt factor? Just a humble 7 out of 100—meaning Sevenstar82 keeps his cool well enough to avoid turning into a stormy hurricane on the board. His prime time for peak play? The magical hour just before midnight—23:00—when stars align and his tactical awareness spikes. Perhaps it’s a late-night caffeine-fueled genius phase or just the spirits of past chess grandmasters whispering secrets.
Recent Highlights
Just this year, GM RoyChowdhury bagged some notable victories by resignation and on-time wins, including a masterful 2025 blitz triumph against "zocapi," sealing the game after a painstaking strategic battle in the Queen’s Pawn Opening English Defense. Even in defeat, his games read like epic tales, packed with dramatic twists and fearless attempts.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 19 games in a row—because losing is so last century.
- Average moves per win: nearly 74, because why finish quickly when you can dance with your opponent’s king?
- Has played over 3669 games with a "Top Secret" opening—in other words, the chess equivalent of a secret sauce recipe.
Whether zooming through blitz or locking horns in bullet, Saptarshi RoyChowdhury is a force on the 64 squares—a Grandmaster who proves that chess is not just a game but an exhilarating adventure, best enjoyed with a sprinkle of mystery and a dash of relentless grit.