Sidhant Mohapatra IM

Sidhant Mohapatra (aka Sid_98)

International Master - FIDE

Sidhant Mohapatra, known in the chess circuits as Sid_98, is an International Master who blends fierce tactical awareness with a touch of unpredictability. With a penchant for comebacks—boasting a near 49% comeback rate—Sid_98 proves that giving up early is not in their playbook, even if early resignations sneak in almost half the time (hey, every chess warrior has quirks).

A versatile player, Sidhant excels across all major time controls. In blitz, where reflexes and rapid calculation reign supreme, Sid_98 has reached dazzling peak ratings above 2700, and against the clock's tyranny, they maintain a solid 53.8% win rate. Bullet games? Faster than the eye can follow, and Sidhant still holds a respectable win rate near 45%, with streaks that would intimidate even the most hardened opponents. Rapid chess seems to be the crown jewel, winning over 72% of their battles in this format, proving that patience combined with speed is a deadly combo.

Known for a somewhat roller-coaster rating journey, their performance graph resembles a thrilling chess thriller—highs abound, occasional dips too, but always bouncing back stronger. Sidhant’s longest winning streak is an impressive 19 games; if chess were a soap opera, this would be the must-see cliffhanger!

Off the board, Sid_98 favors evening play, with peak performance hours during the magic 16-18h window (where endgames turn into poetic finales), and Saturdays bring out their best winning magic. Opponents beware: from “kakarot_001” to “devikbronstein,” Sid_98’s win rates reveal an arsenal of well-prepared strategies and some fierce rivalry stat lines. There's even an endearing mystery about their "Top Secret" opening repertoire—with over 900 blitz games logged under this enigmatic label—keeping adversaries perpetually guessing.

Sidhant’s style? They win a tad more when playing white (52.3% win rate) but definitely hold their own with black (47.7% wins). Games tend to be moderately lengthy—an average of 43 moves per win and 42 for losses—suggesting that Sid_98 enjoys a thoughtful battle rather than quick knockouts (though sudden surprises do occur).

When not dismantling foes with calculated precision, Sid_98 may be found analyzing their next opponent or recovering gracefully from tilt—a rare visitor in their psychological profile at just 12%.

In the grand theater of chess, Sid_98’s performances are a mix of thrilling comebacks, tactical mastery, and a dash of humor—because what's a game without the occasional unexpected blunder or cheeky strategy? Keep an eye on this International Master; they are a rising star with tales yet to be told on the 64 squares.