Overview
Shivam Pant (ShivamPant20052006) is a prolific online chess player known for marathon bullet sessions, cheeky gambits and a surprising love of long endgames. Preferred time control: Daily — when Shivam isn't blitzing through tactics, he enjoys thinking between moves and collecting tiny, satisfying wins.
Quick snapshot: a tireless competitor with tens of thousands of bullet games under the belt and an instinct for tactical comebacks that can frustrate even seasoned opponents.
Career arc & highlights
Shivam rose from energetic club-level play into an online powerhouse. The timeline shows a steady climb punctuated by spectacular peaks — a testament to dedication, practice and countless online hours.
- Played over 36,000 bullet decisions (wins, losses and draws combined) — a true online workhorse.
- Longest winning streak: 42 games; resilience shown by a Comeback Rate of about 86.7% after difficult positions.
- Notable peak performances: , , ,
- Rating trend (bullet, 2020–2025):
Playing style
Shivam’s style blends tactical sharpness with endgame persistence. He often plays long games (average decisive game length around the mid-80s in moves) and tends to drive positions toward complex endgames rather than quick resignations.
- Endgame frequency: high (plays long finales and grinds wins)
- Average moves per decisive game: ~84 — patient, persistent, and often creative in the late middlegame
- White win tendency: ~53.8% win rate with White; Black is solid too (~50%)
- Early resignation rate: very low (0.9%) — Shivam fights on.
Openings & repertoire
Shivam is an eclectic opening player who mixes solid defenses with surprise gambits. He frequently relies on the Caro-Kann and Nimzo-Larsen families, but he'll gladly spring an Amar Gambit or Poisoned Pawn when the mood strikes.
- Favorite(s) in Bullet: Caro-Kann Defense, Nimzo-Larsen Attack, Amar Gambit
- Strong Blitz choices: London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation and the Blackburne Shilling Gambit for shock value
- Daily picks (thoughtful play): Caro-Kann variations and the occasional Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation
- Representative opening PGN (a quick tactical skirmish):
Top rivals & community
Shivam has faced many regulars online; a handful of frequent opponents stand out by game count and rivalry intensity.
- Most-played opponent: Nicolas De La Colina (268 games)
- Other regulars: ugetting (179), timeless limitless (176), WarlordX (159)
- Rivalries are friendly-but-fierce — expect rematches and creative opening choices.
Statistics & streaks
Shivam’s statistical profile reveals stamina, adaptability and a readiness to play at all hours (with notable strength in evening play). Below are compact performance highlights derived from long-term tracking.
- Huge sample of bullet games: tens of thousands played — experience is real.
- Streaks: longest win streak 42, longest losing streak 22; current losing streak: 2
- Time habits: strong results at 19:00; solid Sunday and Friday win rates
- Strength-adjusted win rates show Daily and Rapid as particularly favorable time controls for Shivam
Fun facts & personality
Shivam’s profile blends seriousness with mischief — an opponent might see a calm opening and then suddenly be hit by an Amar Gambit or a Blackburne Shilling. Off the board, expect witty chat, rapid analysis and the occasional meme about "one more game."
- Nickname possibility: “The Endgame Hoarder” (because those long wins are so satisfying)
- Favors creative sidelines to keep matches spicy — unpredictable and entertaining
- Preferred time control (for deliberate play): Daily — savor the thought, seal the win.
Want to explore more?
Check recent peak milestones and the interactive rating chart embedded above. For opening study, look up the linked terms above to learn the lines Shivam prefers — or prepare a surprise of your own.
Placeholders you can use:
- Peak rating placeholder examples: ,
- Opponent profile quick links: Nicolas De La Colina
- Opening glossary: Caro-Kann Defense, Amar Gambit