Overview
Shreyas Smith, known online as TheChessLion64, is a FIDE Master and a force to be reckoned with on fast time controls. A mobile-friendly storm on the board, Shreyas prefers blitz and has built a reputation for tactical sharpness, long winning streaks, and an uncanny taste for surprising openings that make opponents blink.
Playing Style & Strengths
Shreyas blends aggressive tactics with deep endgame awareness. He often creates complications early and converts advantages deep into long, decisive games. Opponents who win a piece sometimes still lose the encounter, thanks to a high win rate after material loss.
- Title: FIDE Master
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Typical game length: long for decisive wins, average moves per win around 64
- Psychological edge: strong comeback skills and low tilt
- Best time of day to play: around 19:00
Openings & Repertoire
Shreyas is adventurous with the white and black repertoire. He mixes cheeky lines with solid classical systems, often catching opponents in traps or awkward middlegame positions.
- White favorites: Amazon Attack, R\u00E9ti, English variations
- Black favorites: French Defense (including Burn variation), Caro-Kann, and surprise gambits like the Blackburne Shilling Gambit
- Notable pattern: exceptional win rates with the Amazon Attack and several French lines
- See a quick example PGN:
- Look up the term: Amazon Attack or explore Sicilian Defense
Career Highlights & Records
Shreyas has rattled off remarkable streaks and peak performances, especially in blitz play. Highlights include a marathon winning streak and several unbeaten months where almost every game ended in a decisive result.
- Longest winning streak: 39 games
- Current winning streak: 32 games
- Standout opponent record: dominant head-to-head versus kosnosferatu with more than 90 wins
- Peak blitz achievement: 2448 (2026-01-15)
- Interactive trend:
Stats Snapshot
A compact look at what the numbers say about Shreyas.
- Win rates: extremely high versus equal and lower-rated opponents, very competitive versus stronger foes
- Endgame frequency: plays long endgames frequently and converts them well
- Check habits: often first to check and favors queen and rook checks
- Time-of-day edge: outstanding results in evening hours
Fun Facts & Extras
Shreyas combines seriousness with a wink. Expect a joke in chat, a surprising gambit on move three, and an unbothered conversion in the endgame.
- Username: TheChessLion64
- Favorite psychological trick: play like you are two moves ahead, then pretend you guessed
- Try a match with Shreyas or explore notable opponents: amwas1
- Want a quick training clip? Load the sample PGN above and watch the tactics unfold