Profile: Shardul Gawade (aka shady00729)
Meet Shardul Gawade, a chess enthusiast who battles on the digital 64 squares with characteristic grit and a dash of humor. Known in the chess universe as shady00729, Shardul's journey is one of perseverance, strategic comebacks, and a resilient spirit that refuses to quit even when the pawns seem to have turned against him.
Starting with promising rapid ratings around 876 in 2020, Shardul's rating took the typical rollercoaster ride of an ambitious player — dipping, climbing, and sometimes just hanging in there. By 2025, Shardul’s rapid rating found a solid foothold around 422, reflecting both experience and a knack for outmaneuvering opponents over countless games (over 500 rapid games played!). Talk about dedication!
When it comes to blitz, though, things get spicy. Despite a few tough losses, Shardul fights with passion and a modest win rate that echoes the excitement of fast-paced chess—he’s definitely the kind of player who wouldn’t mind a quick coffee break between moves... or maybe not, because the tactical awareness is real! His comeback rate sits impressively at nearly 55%, proving that losing a piece is just an invitation to plot a clever counterattack.
In daily chess, patience and long-term strategy shine, with a peak rating closing in on 829 in recent years. Not bad for someone who averages nearly 46 moves per game! Patience is a virtue, and Shardul’s games are living proof.
Shardul’s playing style can be summed up as resilient and tactical, with a tilt factor of 8 — so yes, sometimes frustration creeps in, but that doesn’t stop him from jumping back into the fray with four consecutive wins currently fueling his chess mojo.
Fun fact: Shardul has a 100% win rate against many recent opponents like dila0kiliya and shinycrates—a sure sign that when he’s in the zone, beware. Whether it's Monday morning or late-night blitz battles at 2 AM (where his win rate soars to 80%), Shardul keeps plotting his king’s path forward with a sprinkle of unpredictability.
In summary: Shardul Gawade is not just a player; he’s a determined chess adventurer, embracing every game with humor, heart, and a hunger to improve. Keep an eye on shady00729 — because every chessboard is just another stage for his next tactical masterpiece.
