Anurag Srivastava

Sonuranj: The Charming Chess Contender

Sonuranj is a chess player whose journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster ride—full of ups, downs, and plenty of surprises. With a peak rapid rating soaring to 711 in May 2025, they've demonstrated remarkable growth from humble beginnings, starting at ratings as low as 166 in rapid games.

Playing Style and Strengths

Known for averaging around 50 moves per game regardless of a win or loss, Sonuranj is one who enjoys the long haul—patience is truly a virtue here. Their endgame appearances clock in nearly half the time (47.5% frequency), indicating a preference for seeing battles through to proper conclusions rather than quick skirmishes.

Despite an early resignation rate topping 10%, their comeback rate is an impressive 61.9%, proving that when the chips are down, Sonuranj can still turn the tide like a magician pulling rabbits from a hat! Although losing after dropping a piece 58.5% of the time, this player’s perseverance shines through, suggesting resilience backed by tactical awareness.

Opening Repertoire

Sonuranj’s rapid game openings show a fondness for classical and versatile lines such as the King's Pawn Opening and Scandinavian Defense. Particularly notable is a strong win rate (65.7%) with the French Defense Steinitz Attack and consistent success in the Four Knights Game. Blitz and bullet games also feature favorites like the Nimzowitsch Defense (75% win rate in bullet!) and Four Knights Game (80% win rate in bullet), proving adaptability across time controls.

Competitive Record

Across formats, the record is almost a tug-of-war: with 813 wins vs. 787 losses in rapid, 480 wins vs. 487 losses in blitz, and a close call in bullet games (65 wins, 76 losses). This balanced ledger reveals a player who fights hard and rarely gives up. Their longest winning streak stands at 11 games, matched mysteriously by an equally long losing streak—talk about keeping life spicy!

Psychological Quirks & Best Moves

Sonuranj’s best time to play is surprisingly early: 1 AM. Whether they’re a night owl or just avoiding the daily distractions, this timing seems to extract their best focus and results. Intriguingly, they have a tilt factor of 11, meaning a couple of bad moves won’t ruin their spirit entirely—so be warned, underestimating them after an upset might be your downfall!

Notable Recent Games

In one of their freshest triumphs, Sonuranj brilliantly employed the Scandinavian Defense Mieses-Kotrc variation, winning with a dazzling queen sacrifice and a checkmating net against Obedur. Another recent victory showcased a classic King's Pawn Opening leading to an elegant checkmate over Dogma1mm.

On the flip side, battles against Captain_Krmer and cmosqueira ended in losses by narrow margins and resigned positions, illustrating the fine line between glory and defeat in Sonuranj’s chess adventures.

Fun Fact

Despite the serious chess stats, Sonuranj’s game count exceeds 1,000 blitz and rapid games combined—proof that they either love the grind or just can’t stop pressing that “New Game” button. Either way, the chessboard is their playground, complete with triumphs, hiccups, and a whole lot of heart.

In the world of chess, Sonuranj is the underdog with a magician’s flair—ready to entertain, surprise, and, occasionally, outsmart their opponents one move at a time.