Shivam Purohit: The Chessboard Alchemist
Meet Shivam_Purohit_07, a rapid-fire tactician whose rating graph looks like a thrilling rollercoaster ride across 2023 to 2025. Starting from a humble 227 in Rapid chess back in September 2023, Shivam skyrocketed to an impressive peak rating of 493 by January 2025—proving that setbacks are just setups for comebacks. With a Daily chess peak of 509, he’s clearly comfortable brewing success one day at a time.
Playing Style & Personality
Shivam's style? A balanced cocktail of patience and surprise. Averaging around 49 moves per win and never shying away from the late-game drama, he enjoys a respectable comeback rate of over 63%. His psychological tilt factor is a modest 11, which means a lost game might sting, but it won’t send him off the board prematurely. And if you spot a game starting near midnight or 3 AM, beware—it’s prime time for his genius, with a 100% win rate recorded at 0 and 1 o’clock hours!
Signature Openings & Performance
When it comes to openings, Shivam prefers keeping his rivals guessing. His “Top Secret” rapid opening arsenal speaks volumes: 184 games with a steady 45% win rate; that’s like having a chess ninja in your corner. The Indian Game is his weapon of choice, showcasing his tactical wizardry with a 58% win rate in Rapid play. Notably, his love for the Van't Kruijs Opening yields victories just over 52%, a sly move many might overlook.
Victories and Battles
With more than 360 wins in Rapid games and over 80 in Bullet and Blitz combined, Shivam knows how to close matches—even if the scoreboard shows over 400 losses, it just means he’s courageous enough to stay in the fight! His recent masterpiece came on May 22, 2025, a swift and elegant checkmate against “rgun12” featuring a sharp Indian Game that ended in just 12 moves. (You can see the magic unfold here.)
The Human Side
Chess isn’t just numbers and moves for Shivam; it’s about resilience, humor, and learning from every pawn sacrifice. Despite a few long losing streaks (never less than 5 games), his longest winning streak hit 9 games – a testament to his persistence and strategic evolution.
To sum up: Shivam Purohit is not just a player; he’s a chess adventurer, weaving through tactical jungles with both brain and heart. Opponents beware—this is one story that’s still being written, and the next chapter might just be your checkmate.
