Sugam Shrestha - The Calculating Conqueror of the Chessboard
Also known in the chess circuits as SU_GAM, Sugam Shrestha has been steadily climbing the ranks of the chess world, proving that you don’t need to be a grandmaster to deliver grandmaster-level entertainment!
Journey and Progress
Starting out with a humble rapid rating of 538 at the tail end of 2022, Sugam’s relentless dedication quickly propelled Rapid rating peaks to an impressive 1814 by early 2025. Not to be outdone in faster formats, Sugam’s Blitz prowess peaked at a strong 1663, while the elusive Bullet peak of 1426 shows he’s got lightning-fast reflexes (or at least close to it).
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for an exceptionally high comeback rate of over 79%, Sugam demonstrates that resilience is just as crucial as tactical knowledge. Losing a piece? No problem, as Win Rate After Losing a Piece hovers impressively above 50%. Those early resignations are rare (only 2.52%), proving Sugam fights tooth and nail till the endgame, which features in nearly 75% of his matches. With an average of 71 moves per game, patience is definitely a virtue here.
Opening Repertoire: Mystery & Strategy
In rapid games, Sugam favors the “Unknown Opening” with a 56.78% win rate, which is chess-speak for “surprise me, I’m ready!” Other notable openings include the Caro-Kann and Philidor Defenses with respectable records, while some attempts at Sicilian variations show a willingness to experiment – sometimes with mixed results!
Memorable Records & Stats
- Longest winning streak: 20 games – a streak of sheer dominance.
- Current winning streak: 2 games – Sugam's hot streak is far from over.
- Victories by resignation: a whopping 881 wins, showing opponents often prefer surrender before facing further devastation.
- Played more than 2,000 blitz games, showcasing both stamina and a zest for fast-paced action.
The Most Recent Battles
On May 31st, 2025, Sugam’s latest victory came in a rapid game against Lulzim_2020, sealing the win with a graceful resignation by the opponent after a masterful execution of the Philidor Defense. The game lasted 48 moves — long enough to keep spectators on the edge of their seats but short enough to avoid timeout-induced panic.
Not every match ends as a win, though. Sugam faced recent defeats against savvy foes such as Smeza1971 and mxrlon96. But as all great warriors know, a loss is just a lesson in disguise (or a reminder to sharpen that opening).
Fun Facts & Quirks
When asked about the best time to play, the data says 9 PM sharp (21:00) – so if you want to challenge Sugam, you might want to check your schedule! Beware, though: Sugam’s tilt factor is very low (10), meaning he keeps calm even when the pressure mounts – no dramatic flipping of the board here.
Whether it’s blitz or daily chess, Sugam plays like a ninja in an 8x8 dojo, quietly accumulating wins, drawing occasional games, and turning losses into tactical comebacks. With consistent improvement and a knack for shaking up the board, Sugam Shrestha is a player to watch—especially if you love a good underdog story sprinkled with strategic brilliance and a dash of chess humor!
