Shaaketh Sivakumar, The Blitz Devotee
Shaaketh Sivakumar, better known online as ShaakSiv, is a FIDE Master with a beautiful addiction to fast chess. Over the years, Shaaketh has piled up more than 29,000 rated Blitz games, over 10,000 Bullet games, and another 1,500 Rapid encounters. That is the kind of volume that turns a username into a legend.
The journey started modestly in 2013 and eventually reached a towering 3110 (2025-12-14) peak in Blitz.
tells the story of a decade filled with relentless climbing, occasional crashes, and one unforgettable ascent.A Repertoire of Beautiful Chaos
Openings are where Shaaketh's personality shines. The French Defense appears in well over a thousand Blitz games, proving that old school solidity can survive the speed of the internet. When the clock demands a sharper fight, Shaaketh happily reaches for the Nimzo-Larsen Attack, especially in Bullet games.
- The Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack appears in nearly 2,000 Blitz games. It sounds like a video game move, but it plays like a weapon.
- The Australian Defense is a constant companion, with thousands of appearances across multiple time controls.
- The Barnes Defense also shows up often, which is a polite way of saying nothing is too unusual when the time is low.
The Rivalry That Never Ends
Every chess player eventually finds a nemesis. For Shaaketh, that nemesis is Shaashwath Sivakumar. The two have clashed 1,487 times in rated games, with Shaaketh taking 901 wins against 525 losses and 61 draws. If this rivalry were a streaming series, it would already have been renewed for a fifth season. There is no sign that either player is ready to stop.
The Mind Behind the Moves
Shaaketh's numbers reveal a player who is rarely out of a fight. The comeback rate sits at an impressive 86.96 percent, and after losing a piece, Shaaketh still wins 44.9 percent of the time. Endgames are a major part of the profile, and the average win lasts just under 79 moves. In short, Shaaketh is happy to grind a king and pawn ending until the other side blinks first.
The psychology is just as interesting. The longest winning streak was 25 games, while the longest losing streak stretched to 19 games. That kind of range suggests a player who accepts the good and the bad in equal measure. The tilt factor is 19, but with an 86.96 percent comeback rate, a rough patch rarely lasts forever.
- Best hour to play: 09:00, when the win rate climbs.
- Early resignation rate: only 1.95 percent, because Shaaketh came to play.
- Current winning streak: 3 games and counting.
The Bottom Line
Shaaketh Sivakumar is more than a FIDE Master. ShaakSiv is a living argument that online chess rewards patience, volume, and a willingness to play the same beloved idea until it becomes a signature. Whether it is the French Defense, the Amazon Attack, or yet another Blitz queue, Shaaketh keeps the pieces moving.