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Shyamal Saha

Username: Shyamalsaha

Playing Since: 2019-08-27 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 1274
7W / 9L / 0D
Blitz: 842
2452W / 2521L / 42D
Bullet: 266
4778W / 6251L / 2D

Shyamalsaha: The Chess Maestro with a Dash of Humor

Meet Shyamalsaha, a chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is anything but ordinary. With a peak Blitz rating of 1373 and a rapid-fire bullet rating peak at 1039, Shyamalsaha’s chessboard adventures are a rollercoaster of brilliant wins and humbling losses.

Playing Style & Strengths

Known for favoring the King’s Gambit Accepted and the Scandinavian Defense, Shyamalsaha’s opening repertoire is as fiery as a spicy curry. With a win rate hovering around 64% in the King’s Gambit Accepted (King’s Knight Gambit variation), it’s clear that early aggression is the spice of the game. His tactical awareness is notable – boasting a comeback rate close to 59% and a win-rate after losing a piece at an admirable 43% — which means Shyamalsaha never surrenders without a fight, proving resilience is his middle name.

Battle Stats

Accumulating thousands of encounters across Blitz, Bullet, and Rapid formats, Shyamalsaha has not only survived but thrived. Across 2453 Blitz wins to 2525 losses and 4778 bullet victories (with 6251 defeats), it's obvious he plays to win — and to entertain. His average game length reveals a calculated patience: about 30 moves per win and 34 moves per loss, which suggests he prefers to strategize long enough to either deliver a knockout or a spectacular blunder.

Psychological Factors

With a Tilt Factor rated at 19, Shyamalsaha is no stranger to the emotional battles chess brings. However, his favorite time to play — 5 PM — might just be the lucky hour when the stars align and his pieces dance with grace. His early resignation rate is a modest 3.37%, proving he’s rarely the first to toss in the towel (except maybe when the coffee runs out).

Memorable Encounter

One of Shyamalsaha’s recent triumphs is a dazzling victory with the Italian Game featuring a modern bishop’s opening, where he skillfully secured a quick mate while his opponent’s king was left out in the cold. The win was sealed on time — proving not only strategy but rapid decision-making are his forte.

Fun Facts

  • His longest winning streak: 18 games straight. Talk about momentum!
  • Longest losing streak: 19 games, proving that even the best have to hit the hay sometimes.
  • Dominates in time controls like Blitz and Bullet, where speed meets wit.

In summary, Shyamalsaha is a fierce competitor, a resilient player, and a strategic thinker who approaches chess with a blend of passion, humor, and unwavering dedication. Whether he's sacrificing a pawn for glory or just outpacing his opponent on the clock, Shyamalsaha’s chess saga continues — one move at a time.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
bulgingbuddy 9W / 25L / 0D View Games
ahamirani 14W / 18L / 0D View Games
jeannemcdougall10 11W / 20L / 0D View Games
fonzie_u140550ttv 14W / 15L / 0D View Games
titup 12W / 16L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2021 266
2020 183 842 1274
2019 1256
Rating by Year2019202020211256183YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2021 83W / 76L / 0D 74W / 87L / 0D 29.8
2020 3371W / 3714L / 19D 2977W / 4177L / 9D 30.3
2019 382W / 350L / 9D 351W / 381L / 8D 51.6

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 460 219 241 0 47.6%
Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 326 171 152 3 52.5%
Kings Gambit Accepted Kings Knight Gambit 260 166 91 3 63.9%
Kings Gambit Declined Queens Knight Defense 210 104 104 2 49.5%
Kings Gambit 189 101 88 0 53.4%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 180 81 97 2 45.0%
Scandinavian Defense Modern Variation 156 68 86 2 43.6%
Scandinavian Defense Modern Icelandic Palme Gambit 134 75 58 1 56.0%
Kings Gambit Accepted Schallopp Defense 125 68 57 0 54.4%
Queens Pawn Opening 110 45 65 0 40.9%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 1550 687 862 1 44.3%
Kings Gambit 798 365 433 0 45.7%
Kings Pawn Opening 742 339 403 0 45.7%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 626 260 366 0 41.5%
Queens Pawn Opening 488 200 288 0 41.0%
Kings Gambit Accepted Kings Knight Gambit 364 177 187 0 48.6%
Kings Gambit Declined Queens Knight Defense 320 145 175 0 45.3%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 297 119 178 0 40.1%
Van t Kruijs Opening 293 138 154 1 47.1%
Kings Gambit Accepted Schallopp Defense 228 114 114 0 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 18 0
Losing 19 1
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