Devina Devagharan (SimplyDevina)
Devina Devagharan, known to fans as SimplyDevina, is a Woman FIDE Master and streamer who brings boundless energy to the online chess world. While she plays all time controls, her natural habitat is Blitz, and she is not afraid to jump into bullet when the clock is screaming. She has played more than 30,000 rated online games, making her one of the most active and recognizable names on the platform.
From Improbable Openings to Serious Chess
Devina is not afraid to have fun in the opening. Her databases are full of the Amar Gambit, Barnes Defense, Australian Defense, and Amazon Attack. If an opponent expects a quiet setup, they may instead see something from outer space. Yet underneath the chaos, there is real substance. She scores heavily in the Queen's Gambit Declined, handles the Caro-Kann Defense with solid results, and regularly punishes the King's Indian Defense with the Four Pawns Attack.
Her best results often come as White, where her win rate sits at 56.74%. She also has a remarkable 85.15% comeback rate, meaning many of her games are not over until the final move.
A Chart That Tells a Story
The bullet rating journey from 2015 to 2026 is not for the faint of heart. It includes a 41 game winning streak and a 27 game losing streak, but Devina always seems to bounce back. Her best time of day to play is 12:00, so maybe skip the lunch break and grab a board instead.
Feuds and Friendships
A player with this much volume is bound to make rivals. Her most played list includes Antonio Padron with over 500 encounters, plus canwedoit, Ray Robson, and sergiogee. Against bobAKAsean, her record is a perfect 177 wins and zero losses. Some rivalries are fierce, some are just free points.
The SimplyDevina Experience
As a streamer, Devina knows that chess should be entertaining. She is 64.6% likely to win when she delivers the first check, and she wins nearly 52% of games after losing a piece. Her endgame frequency is 83.22%, so she is not afraid to grind for the full point. Her matches are often long, with an average of about 80 moves per win, which means viewers get plenty of chess for their time.
Quick Facts
- Woman FIDE Master and streamer
- Prefers Blitz, but has serious bullet muscles
- More than 30,000 rated games analyzed
- Current winning streak at time of writing: 21
- If she checks first, things usually go her way