Siva Mahadevan IM

Siva Mahadevan – The International Master Extraordinaire

Known by the enigmatic username swimmerchess, Siva Mahadevan has gracefully blazed through the digital chess arena, earning the prestigious title of International Master bestowed by FIDE. Siva’s journey on the 64 squares is less like a mere game and more like an epic saga of cunning strategy, nerve, and the occasional lightning-fast resignation (just 0.29%, but who's counting?).

Rating Royalty

Siva has reached peak blitz glory with an astonishing rating of 2983 on April 26, 2020, flirting dangerously close with the realm of grandmasters. Bullet chess? Not to be outdone, they've soared to a peak rating of 2903 in October 2021. And let’s not forget rapid—where Siva flexed strategic muscles to hit 2628 just this June 2023.

Playing Style & Personality

There’s more to Siva than just a keen tactical eye (which boasts an 88.54% comeback rate, by the way). Dive into their games and you’ll find a love for endgames that lasts through more than 83% of their matches—clearly, patience is a virtue. With an impressive average of nearly 76 moves per win, Siva prefers the scenic route to checkmate rather than quick skirmishes—because why rush perfection?

And a quick heads-up to opponents: Siva’s psychological tilt factor sits at a humble 11, meaning even when facing chaotic board positions or unexpected blunders, they keep their cool better than most. Fun fact? Their prime chess hour is 4 A.M.—seems like the world’s best ideas come when most are asleep!

Battle Stats & Rivalries

With more than 6,300 blitz battles fought, Siva has emerged victorious in 3,400 matches, showing a winning spirit that would give a chess engine a run for its money. Their bullet games carry an even more impressive win rate of 58.25%, making blitz and bullet opponents tremble alike.

Some of Siva's most frequent foes include the likes of gmcorrales, gigaquparadze, and the ever-formidable vincentkeymer. But fear not, as Siva’s record shows a knack for turning the tables with a tactical flourish.

Memorable Recent Battles

Just recently, in July 2023, Siva wrestled a match from under the nose of LemonGrade — a beautiful game involving an Indian Game and a final resignation that left watchers breathless. And if you ask Siva about losses, well, every hero has a few scars – their latest defeat was at the hands of SuperJesus88, a reminder that even the strongest can be humbled in the kingdom of kings and queens.

Off the Board

When not locking horns on chess.com, Siva might be found humorously plotting their next sneaky early resignation (only 0.29%, don’t worry), or brewing strategies that will keep their opponents Googling “What just happened?” for hours. With a blend of patience, aggression, and a dash of tactical wizardry, Siva Mahadevan is truly a player to watch.

After all, in the world of chess, it’s not just about the king — it’s about the swimmer who silently conquers the ocean of pawns.