About Soham Bhattacharyya
Soham Bhattacharyya, online as Soham0705, is a rising chess talent who thrives in fast online battles. Known for his Bullet prowess, he brings speed, sharp intuition, and a sense of humor to the board as he chases initiative in every game.
Online Journey and Highlights
Since 2020, Soham has been a familiar figure in online chess circles. His best results come in Bullet, where he reached a peak rating of 2937 on 2024-10-30, and in Blitz, where he peaked at 2855 on 2025-08-14. A long winning run and fearless play mark his style in fast time controls.
- Peak Blitz: 2855; Peak Bullet: 2937; Peak Rapid: 2630
- Longest winning streak: 94 games
- Notable online opponents include Sourath Biswas, Tahsin Tajwar Zia, Ankit Ray, Jarl Carlander, Alexander Tsarkov
Chart snapshots:
Playing Style and Openings
His repertoire is wide and pragmatic, with a taste for sharp, initiative-heavy lines. In Blitz he leans on Amazon Attack and Caro-Kann families, and he often tosses in London System: Poisoned Pawn variations for dynamic play. In Bullet, he experiments with aggressive setups such as the Siberian Attack and Modern lines, always seeking to seize the initiative first.
- Blitz highlights: Amazon Attack, Caro-Kann Defense, London System
- Bullet highlights: Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack, Amar Gambit, London System variations
For a taste of his quick-thinking, here is a tiny PGN teaser: