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Profile Summary: SrikanthGSK

SrikanthGSK is a passionate chess player whose journey on the 64 squares is a tale of ups, downs, and plenty of tactical surprises. With a peak daily rating of 1283 achieved back in September 2017, Srikanth has demonstrated steady commitment and resilience through numerous battles, grinding out more than 1700 daily games with a commendable winning record.

Known for favoring the Scandinavian Defense like a loyal knight to their king, Srikanth boasts an impressive 69.3% win rate with it in daily games — meaning if you’re daring to challenge them there, beware! His favorite counters include both classical and Mieses Kotrc variations, showing a cheerful fondness for diversity over dogma. Other openings like the Center Game and Queen's Pawn Opening also pepper his arsenal, each with their distinct flair.

Quick on the blitz battlefield, Srikanth’s peak blitz rating soared to 1194 in late 2016, revealing some lightning-fast thinking — or maybe a willingness to take risks under pressure. Bullet play is another arena where Srikanth has a modest but respectable peak rating of 1074. For those wondering about the rapid format, don’t underestimate the hands that reached 1150 in early 2024, an indication that Srikanth's game adapts well beyond just blitz and daily arenas.

Never the quitter, Srikanth has an admirable 74% comeback rate, showing that even after losing a piece, there's always hope. This fighting spirit extends to an average game length of about 57 moves when winning — clearly, he likes to make opponents sweat a bit! Srikanth’s psychological resilience is just as notable, with a tilt factor of only 16%, meaning they rarely ragequit or throw their keyboard in frustration.

Fun fact: Srikanth’s best hour to unleash chess masterpieces is the mystical midnight hour, where many great strategies have undoubtedly been cooked up. Opponents, beware of the late-night chess wizardry!

Recent Highlight

In a recent daily game on May 13, 2025, Srikanth pulled off a beautiful checkmate using the Pirc Defense — a strategic blend of patience and attack that ended the game after 25 moves. The final move Qxg5# sealed the deal, leaving the opponent's king no safe squares. Chess.com fans can review this game here.

Playing Style & Personality

• Opening Preferences: Scandinavian Defense, Center Game, Pirc Defense
• Strengths: Endgame prowess with frequent ended games (59% of games go to endgame), tactical comebacks, patience in long battles
• Quirks: Sometimes plays too long before resigning (early resignation rate ~4.1%), possibly hoping the opponent blunders!
• Psychological Trait: Calm under pressure, low tilt, with a faint fondness for thrilling night games around midnight

In chess, as in life, SrikanthGSK proves that persistence and adaptability can turn pawns into queens — or at least checkmates. Whether in blitz or daily, bullet or rapid, this player fights every game like the grandmaster of their own chess kingdom, one move at a time.

Beware if you play them after midnight… magic happens on the board!