Tarini Goyal: The Blitz Heartbeat of tan275
Tarini Goyal, known online as tan275, is a Woman International Master whose love for fast chess is impossible to miss. Her online journey began modestly, but she found her true calling in Blitz and never looked back. From a 1640 rating in early 2017 to a sparkling 2446 (2025-12-08) in late 2025, her progress has been steady, noisy, and very entertaining.
Over more than a thousand Blitz games, Tarini has collected 364 wins, endured 529 losses, and refused to stop hitting that rematch button. A longest winning streak of 14 games and a longest losing streak of 12 games tell the full story: she knows how to fly and she knows how to crash, but she always gets back in the saddle.
An Opening Repertoire With Personality
Tarini's games have a recognizable shape. As Black she relies on the sturdy Caro-Kann Defense, with dozens of games in the Classical and Exchange variations. As White she enjoys a bit of chaos with the Diemer-Duhm Gambit and can also outmaneuver opponents through the Catalan Opening. She is equally at home in the Slav Defense and the English Opening, making her one of the least predictable players in her rating pocket.
Her opening results vary wildly depending on the opponent, and the chart below shows exactly where her scoreboard glows brightest.
Rivalries That Define a Player
Every online chess career needs a nemesis. Tarini found hers in Rishi Sardana, a familiar name who has faced her 94 times in Blitz. The record is not in her favor, but the sheer number of games shows a rivalry built on respect, stubbornness, and an endless supply of rematches.
On the flip side, Tarini has a perfect 27-0 score against believer2145. No draws, no mercy, just 27 wins. Some opponents inspire growth. This one inspires scoreboards.
Grit, Streaks, and 4am Chess
Tarini plays her best chess at exactly 4:00, which is either the result of intense discipline or a very unusual coffee schedule. Her numbers also reveal a serious fighting spirit: she mounts a comeback in 86.9 percent of her games and rarely leaves before the piece count gets messy. Friday is her best day, so do not schedule anything important after her weekend warmup begins.
Whether she is grinding through the Caro-Kann Defense, chasing a rival in a 90-game saga, or winning a 27th straight game against a doomed opponent, Tarini Goyal plays Blitz the way it was meant to be played: fast, brave, and full of intent.