Overview
Aditya Kunal Patil is a Candidate Master recognized by FIDE — a title that pairs well with a caffeine-fueled appetite for fast chess. Preferring the chaos and thrill of Bullet play, Aditya has built a reputation as a rapid-fire tactician who grinds out wins by the dozens and occasionally blames the mouse when things go wrong.
- Title: Candidate Master (FIDE)
- Preferred time control: Bullet (fast, aggressive, decisive)
- Playstyle summary: tactical, resilient comebacks, enjoys sharp openings
Playing Style & Strengths
Aditya is a practical player who thrives in short time controls. He combines high activity with a knack for turning small advantages into full points — especially when the clock is tight.
- Comeback rate: 63.48% — never say die, especially in Bullet.
- Win rate after losing material: 54.14% — tenacious recoveries are a trademark.
- Endgame frequency: 54.02% — games often go deep despite the speed.
- Average moves per decisive game: ~52–53 moves — not just quick blunders, real chess battles.
- Early resignation rate: 28.85% — when convinced, Aditya quits decisively (or theatrically).
Signature Openings & Repertoire
Aditya often steers the game into messy, dynamic positions that reward tactical alertness. The first move of choice across years has overwhelmingly been 1.e4 — a classic sign of someone who likes direct play.
- Favorite/most successful in Bullet: Sicilian Defense: Closed — trusted and battle-tested.
- Also dangerous with: Scandinavian Defense, Amar Gambit, Barnes Defense — variety keeps opponents guessing.
- Typical first move: e4 (dominant across annual stats).
- Notable trait: excellent practical results in sharp, unbalanced openings.
Career Highlights & Milestones
From steady monthly climbs to explosive rating surges, Aditya's timeline reads like a highlight reel of hard work and rapid improvements.
- Earned: Candidate Master (FIDE).
- Peak Bullet rating (milestone): 2642 (2025-11-22)
- Strong peaks in Blitz and Rapid as well: 2470 (2025-08-02) and 2266 (2024-12-22).
- High-volume months and long streaks show both endurance and form — see the rating trend: .
Notable Game (sample)
A typical Aditya game: sharp opening, early tension, and a tactical finish — served here as a short replay you can study.
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Rivals, Records & Notable Stats
Aditya has logged thousands of games across Bullet, Blitz and Rapid. He has fierce rivalries and a few regulars who see him often — sometimes too often.
- Most-played opponents: Kush Bhagat (243 games), dualdarkkinetics (160), buckytoggled (92).
- Career win/loss/draw totals (high-level): extensive wins across Bullet and Blitz show strong performance under time pressure.
- Longest winning streak: 20 games. Longest losing streak: 19 games. Current winning streak: 1.
- Best time of day to play: around 01:00 (beware the nocturnal form — and the coffee).
Fun Facts & Personality
Aditya's profile blends serious chesscraft with a playful streak. Opponents report entertaining chat, sudden sacrifices, and occasional dramatic resignations.
- Tilt factor: 19 — gets annoyed, recovers faster than you think.
- Preferred battlefield: Bullet — sharp tactics, fast nerves.
- Preparation depth: median prep depth has grown over years — the openings are getting spicier.
- Secret to success: treat Bullet like a sprint-endurance sport: speed, pattern recognition, and the occasional bluff.