Ajay Karthikeyan - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Ajay Karthikeyan, also known in chess circles as skkeyan1309, an International Master recognized by FIDE. This title is proof that Ajay doesn’t just play chess — Ajay lives chess, breathes chess, and might just be plotting a queen sacrifice in your dreams.
The Journey So Far
With a peak Blitz rating soaring to an incredible 2802 as recently as April 2025, Ajay has proven to be a lightning-fast tactician, capable of crushing opponents before you can say “checkmate.” Not to be outdone, his Bullet rating has touched a formidable 2742, and in Rapid chess, he maxed out at 2495 back in 2022 — showing his versatility across all time controls.
Playing Style and Stats
Known for a fierce determination and a comeback rate of over 86%, Ajay is the player you do not want to count out, even after losing a piece (his win rate after losing one is a stubborn nearly 50%). He has a penchant for intense endgames, with over 87% frequency, and engages in battles that average well over 85 moves per win — chess marathons definitely suit him.
Ajay’s favorite time to strike? Early mornings at 7:00 AM, when the brain is sharp and opponents are still waking up — because why not get that 63.5% win rate in the 7AM hour, too?
Record and Rivals
Across his career, Ajay has notched up:
- 413 wins in Blitz
- 349 wins in Bullet
- 31 wins in Rapid
lordgigantics and steohat, he's logged dozens of games — and while not undefeated, he definitely plays to win.
Opening Up
Ajay likes to keep things top secret — literally, his top opening repertoire “Top Secret” boasts a 60.78% win rate in Rapid and 53.15% in Blitz. But if forced to reveal a trick or two, he’s been known to dabble with the Englund Gambit, where he maintains a perfect score. So if you ever face him and see a mysterious pawn push, best think twice!
Recent Battles
In his latest notable victory on May 2, 2025, Ajay defeated opponent DrHerbst by resignation after a tense battle in the Englund Gambit, showcasing his knack for turning early gambits into winning positions. Of course, no warrior wins every fight — Ajay’s losses come from hard-fought games, often finishing in checkmate but never without a fight.
Fun Fact
With a longest winning streak of 26 games, Ajay once turned a chessboard into his own personal highlight reel. His tilt factor stands at a modest 9, meaning he might grumble a little after a loss but never forgets to bring his A-game next time.
Chess player? More like chess maestro, speed demon, and puzzle solver extraordinaire. Watch out, world—Ajay Karthikeyan is making moves both on and off the board!