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Username: srijitpaul

Location: Kolkata

Playing Since: 2010-03-20 (Active)

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Daily: 400
0W / 1L / 0D
Rapid: 2327
16W / 8L / 3D
Blitz: 2620
1636W / 1109L / 129D
Bullet: 2312
3W / 4L / 0D

Chess Biography: srijitpaul

srijitpaul is a passionate and versatile chess competitor whose career spans more than a decade of continual improvement and resilient performance across multiple time controls. Launching his journey in 2010 with early blitz ratings in the 1500s and modest rapid and bullet scores, he has steadily honed his craft and grown into a formidable player whose ratings now approach the high 2600s tip in blitz and strong rapid scores.

Throughout his career, srijitpaul has demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt to various game formats. His blitz record reflects a dynamic evolution—from engaging shorter games with creative tactical ideas to rising through voluminous tournaments, notably making significant leaps during the mid-2010s and 2020s. His journey is marked by an impressive win/loss/draw record, with notable eras where his performance on the board showed tactical resilience and a high comeback rate, often winning games despite earlier setbacks.

Not only does srijitpaul thrive in fast-paced blitz encounters, but he also exhibits substantial skill in rapid and bullet formats. His rapid games have seen him experimenting with a range of openings, from classical defenses to daring gambits, revealing both a deep theoretical foundation and a willingness to take calculated risks. Even in bullet games, where split-second decision making is crucial, he has built his repertoire and developed a distinctive style that leaves a lasting impression on his opponents.

His analytical approach is equally evident off the board. srijitpaul’s statistics tell the story of a player who values both persistence and strategic foresight. With an early resignation rate of just over 3% and a blend of aggressive endgame play—averaging nearly 70 moves in wins—he creates a balance between caution and creativity. His psychological stability, indicated by a moderate tilt factor and smooth progression through competitive challenges, allows him to maintain a win rate hovering in the high 50s regardless of color.

Beyond the numbers, srijitpaul's dedication to refining his openings, deepening his tactical awareness, and adapting to opponents' styles has been a consistent theme over the years. Whether it is his willingness to explore complex variations on the Sicilian Defense, his creative deployment of traditional setups, or his high comeback rate after setbacks, his chess journey encapsulates a spirit of continuous learning and competitive vigor.

Today, as he stands at the crossroads of past achievements and future challenges, srijitpaul remains a respected figure in the chess community—a player whose career is defined by growth, adaptability, and a relentless quest for perfection in every move.


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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2327
2024 2620 2327
2023 2643
2022 1953 1976
2021 2312 2506 2335
2020 1432 2476
2019 2551
2018 2378
2017 2217
2016 2265
2015 1887
2014 1768
2013 1729 1200
2012 1282 1590 1335
2011 1400 1575 1385
2010 1067 1536 1435
Rating by Year201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202526431067YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 0W / 0L / 0D 2W / 0L / 0D 73.0
2024 2W / 4L / 0D 4W / 4L / 0D 71.3
2023 40W / 30L / 7D 45W / 25L / 5D 78.5
2022 18W / 7L / 1D 14W / 8L / 2D 30.8
2021 247W / 170L / 17D 241W / 163L / 18D 71.2
2020 116W / 81L / 7D 105W / 89L / 9D 71.6
2019 99W / 67L / 11D 94W / 64L / 13D 71.5
2018 187W / 125L / 7D 198W / 119L / 11D 66.5
2017 41W / 31L / 2D 42W / 32L / 3D 67.0
2016 49W / 17L / 3D 42W / 23L / 4D 77.6
2015 1W / 2L / 1D 3W / 0L / 0D 63.6
2014 4W / 2L / 0D 5W / 2L / 1D 66.1
2013 7W / 3L / 1D 7W / 5L / 0D 58.4
2012 1W / 3L / 0D 1W / 2L / 0D 45.6
2011 66W / 52L / 7D 69W / 51L / 4D 66.2
2010 31W / 5L / 2D 26W / 7L / 5D 65.3

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Amazon Attack 3 2 1 0 66.7%
English Opening: Four Knights System, Nimzowitsch Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Ruy Lopez: Bird's Defense Deferred 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Four Knights Game 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Alekhine Defense 252 144 94 14 57.1%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 182 112 63 7 61.5%
Dutch Defense 172 97 68 7 56.4%
Caro-Kann Defense 126 71 49 6 56.4%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 115 57 51 7 49.6%
Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation 80 43 36 1 53.8%
Sicilian Defense 65 38 27 0 58.5%
Ruy Lopez 63 39 23 1 61.9%
Scandinavian Defense 61 46 12 3 75.4%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 59 35 20 4 59.3%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Defense 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Amazon Attack 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Philidor Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Australian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Amar Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 19 2
Losing 7 0
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