Monnisha G K - Woman International Master (WIM)
Monnisha G K, known online by the mysterious moniker Silver_Shadow98, is a formidable force on the chessboard. Holding the prestigious title of Woman International Master granted by FIDE, Monnisha has dedicated countless hours mastering the art and science of chess, proving that brains and battles go hand in hand.
Chess Journey & Stats
With a peak blitz rating soaring above 2523 (as recent as February 2025) and a bullet peak rating nudging the impressive 2360 mark in March 2023, Monnisha proves to be a relentless competitor in fast-paced games. Her rapid rating came very close to breaking 2400, peaking at 2371 in September 2023. Meanwhile, bullet and blitz games have been her playground where she demonstrates tactical brilliance and nerves of steel.
Over the years, Silver_Shadow98 has played thousands of games with balanced results: nearly 881 wins to 835 losses in bullet, and a solid 208 wins against 171 losses in blitz. A win rate hovering just below 50% in some categories may sound humble, but with thousands of intense, adrenaline-fueled encounters, it’s a testament to endurance and fighting spirit, not just raw numbers.
Style & Savvy
Her style is no joke — known for a high endgame frequency (striving through 82.7% of games into the endgame), Monnisha has patience and precision. She doesn’t just blunder away; her comeback rate is a gut-wrenching 81.11%, showing that even if things start sour, she fights back like a chess ninja.
Monnisha’s games favor the long haul with average moves per win around 69—a marathon of thoughtful tactics rather than flashy checkmates. Although she’s quick to resign sometimes (0.54% early resign rate), she’s certainly not the type to throw in the towel without a good reason. Her win rates show a slight edge when playing white, indicating that she knows how to put the first foot forward with confidence.
Notable Highlights & Quirks
- Best time to play: 11 AM — perfect for a morning cup of chess!
- Longest winning streak: 10 games straight. Someone call the police, because this winning spree was criminally impressive.
- Favourite openings: Mysterious "Top Secret" openings dominate her playbook, hinting at a player who likes surprises along with Queens-Pawn and Nimzo-Indian defenses.
- Tilt Factor: 10 — which in chess terms means she’s pretty cool under pressure, only tilting a smidge when the pawn structure looks messy.
Recent Battles
Just recently, Silver_Shadow98 clinched a neat victory by resignation in a Queen’s Pawn Pseudo-Catalan game against a tough opponent rated 2202. Before that, she secured a checkmate in a Kings Indian Attack game and a stylistic checkmate over an opponent in the Nimzo-Indian Defense. Of course, even the best have their off days—Monnisha also faced a recent checkmate loss in the Modern Defense Pterodactyl variation and a time trouble loss, reminding us that chess is never dull when you’re up against the shadowy master.
In Conclusion
Monnisha G K is no ordinary player — she’s a blazing shadow on the chessboard, weaving strategy and tactics with a mix of fierce determination and calm insight. Whether grinding through rapid endgames or sprinting in bullet duels, Silver_Shadow98 consistently shows the heart of a champion. And rumor has it, her next opening is so secret it might actually be a teleportation move!
Recent Game Performance Highlights
Monnisha, your latest blitz games show strong strategic understanding and good endgame technique, especially against players rated similarly to you around 2500. You successfully leveraged openings like the Caro-Kann and Queen's Pawn structures and converted material advantages confidently. Your active piece placement and calculated exchanges often led you to secure favorable positions early and maintain control throughout the game.
- You effectively executed tactical plans which pressured your opponent into mistakes or resignations.
- Good use of pins and control of key central squares enhanced your positional play.
- Aggressive moves such as early pawn pushes and timely attacks on opponent pieces showed initiative.
Areas for Improvement
To continue improving your blitz performance, consider focusing on the following aspects:
- Time Management: Some recent games indicate room to optimize your clock usage in critical moments to avoid time pressure that could affect decision-making.
- Opening Consistency: While your record with openings like the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation and Ruy Lopez is strong, diversifying your repertoire and preparing for less familiar lines can keep opponents guessing and prevent predictable responses.
- Endgame Technique: Although already solid, refining your understanding of complex endgame scenarios and practicing theoretical positions might increase your win conversion rates.
- Tactical Awareness: Continuing to sharpen your ability to spot tactical motifs quickly will enhance your ability to capitalize on opponents' inaccuracies in fast time controls.
Performance Trends and Statistical Insights
Your overall record of 208 wins, 171 losses, and 46 draws reflects a competitive and resilient playstyle. The strength adjusted win rate of approximately 52% is commendable and suggests consistent performance even against varied opponents.
Your rating trajectory in the recent 6 months shows a positive slope of 48 points increase, signaling improvement and adaptation in your play. The solid rating trend indicates you are successfully implementing learning from your games.
- Focus on sustaining this momentum by reviewing losses carefully and identifying recurring patterns.
- Maintain your opening strengths, particularly in the Najdorf Variation and Ruy Lopez, where your win rate exceeds 60%.
- Invest time in studying the openings where your win rate is below 50%, such as the Sicilian Dragon and Scandinavian Defense, to enhance your performance there.
Practical Recommendations
- Regularly analyze your blitz games to spot common tactical oversights or strategic missteps. This can be done with engine assistance but try first to form your own evaluations.
- Include tactical puzzles in your training focused on typical motifs encountered in your preferred openings to improve calculation speed during blitz.
- Practice playing under time pressure scenarios so you can maintain clarity and focus even on the clock’s final seconds.
- Expand your opening repertoire gradually by preparing secondary lines and hybrid variations which complement your style.
- Review and practice classic endgame techniques to boost confidence in simplified positions.
Keep up the excellent work, Monnisha! Your consistent improvement and tactical alertness will continue to elevate your blitz chess performance.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| nishwanth_ramkumar | 6W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| dragonbishop98 | 34W / 36L / 12D | View Games |
| dreamer_01 | 14W / 15L / 0D | View Games |
| Navin Kanna | 4W / 11L / 4D | View Games |
| shirojk1000 | 6W / 5L / 2D | View Games |
| Malishious | 2W / 8L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2230 | 2523 | 2346 | |
| 2024 | 2184 | 2475 | 2366 | |
| 2023 | 2292 | 2441 | 2357 | |
| 2022 | 2166 | 2375 | 2297 | |
| 2021 | 2090 | 2285 | 2191 | |
| 2020 | 2105 | 2259 | 2030 | |
| 2019 | 1553 | |||
| 2018 | 1924 | |||
| 2017 | 1154 | |||
| 2016 | 1200 | |||
| 2014 | 1406 | 1200 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14W / 9L / 0D | 14W / 10L / 0D | 81.1 |
| 2024 | 49W / 51L / 7D | 38W / 65L / 6D | 75.2 |
| 2023 | 220W / 214L / 32D | 205W / 226L / 32D | 78.6 |
| 2022 | 112W / 78L / 21D | 96W / 97L / 19D | 80.7 |
| 2021 | 146W / 102L / 16D | 121W / 123L / 12D | 74.3 |
| 2020 | 108W / 58L / 6D | 98W / 57L / 17D | 73.7 |
| 2019 | 4W / 2L / 0D | 5W / 2L / 0D | 52.3 |
| 2018 | 2W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 67.7 |
| 2017 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 116.0 |
| 2016 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 36.5 |
| 2014 | 2W / 4L / 1D | 3W / 7L / 3D | 82.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 69 | 37 | 29 | 3 | 53.6% |
| Czech Defense | 68 | 32 | 30 | 6 | 47.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 64 | 34 | 26 | 4 | 53.1% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 59 | 28 | 28 | 3 | 47.5% |
| Alekhine Defense | 55 | 28 | 24 | 3 | 50.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 53 | 24 | 25 | 4 | 45.3% |
| Scotch Game | 53 | 26 | 23 | 4 | 49.1% |
| Modern | 51 | 23 | 27 | 1 | 45.1% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 48 | 29 | 15 | 4 | 60.4% |
| Döry Defense | 47 | 17 | 27 | 3 | 36.2% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 26 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 61.5% |
| Scotch Game | 25 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 56.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack | 19 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 42.1% |
| Ruy Lopez: Brix Variation | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 71.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 46.1% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 41.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 45.5% |
| Modern | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruy Lopez: Brix Variation | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 30.8% |
| Scotch Game | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 88.9% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 37.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 57.1% |
| Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 8 |
| Losing | 10 | 0 |