Nisha Mohota IM

Nisha Mohota (shineatchess) - International Master Extraordinaire

Meet Nisha Mohota, an International Master (IM) who’s been quietly unleashing a chess storm across the board. With a peak blitz rating soaring to 2533 in June 2020 and a bullet rating high of 2391 in late 2021, Nisha blends quick wit and tactical prowess better than a barista blends a latte.

Chess for Nisha is not just a game, it's a lifestyle — with over 1,000 recorded blitz games, a bullet arsenal of fierce duels, and a few rapid battles thrown in for spice. With an enviable comeback rate of nearly 78.5%, she’s a queen of turning tides and proving that losing a piece is just a plot twist, not the finale.

Her style? A blend of patience and daring. She wins on average in around 67 moves but is prepared to grind out long endgames, as 84% of her games reach those deep, strategic chapters. And if you think she’s quick to resign... think again! With an early resignation rate of just 0.32%, she fights to the last pawn.

Playing as white earns her a slightly better win rate (42.36%) than playing black (38%), which means the opening move could be her secret weapon—or maybe just that she likes to set the pace. She shines particularly in blitz, where her opening “Top Secret” (because even the best don’t reveal all their tricks) has led her to many wins, with a notable 37% win rate.

Her psychological resilience is notable, with a tilt factor of 14—meaning she’s only mildly prone to rage-quitting or throwing the board when things go sideways (which is excellent news for her chess computer). Plus, midnight is her ideal time to strike a checkmate, boasting a 75% win rate in the eerie hours of 00:00.

Fun fact: Despite a rigorous and demanding schedule, Nisha’s longest winning streak clocked in at a staggering 14 games. Whether it’s bullet, blitz, or rapid, “shineatchess” lights up the board with determination and a pinch of chess mischief.

Her latest victory was a tactical masterpiece employing the Sicilian Defense: Westerinen Attack (a mouthful and a half!), outsmarting her opponent by winning on time after a clever sprint through the positions.

Chess.com’s arena is her playground, and if you’re lucky enough to face Nisha, prepare yourself for a rollercoaster of strategic battles, brilliant surprises, and perhaps a few “Top Secret” moves that’ll leave you wondering what just happened.