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Vishruth Yelisetti

TheKidWiz Alpharetta, Georgia Since 2018 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
49.6%- 46.0%- 4.4%
Daily 1132 116W 42L 5D
Rapid 2374 1282W 1108L 118D
Blitz 2502 4135W 4026L 351D
Bullet 2550 946W 838L 102D

Vishruth Yelisetti — a quick intro

Vishruth Yelisetti (also known online as TheKidWiz) is a fast-paced chess player who thrives when the clock ticks loudest. A Blitz specialist by habit and appetite, Vishruth blends cheeky gambits with long, surprising endgames — equal parts skittles-room swagger and study-hall grind. This bio highlights his style, favorite lines, rivals, and a tiny taste of his play for search engines and curious opponents alike.

  • Preferred time control: Blitz (fast, fearless, and often filthy brilliant).
  • Top openings: Amar Gambit, Blackburne Shilling Gambit, Barnes variations — a mix of trickery and practical chaos.
  • Play vibe: tactician + grinder = swindle-ready in time trouble.

Biography & trajectory

Vishruth started as a casual Woodpusher and evolved into a true Blitz goblin — playing hundreds of games each month. His rating history shows long stretches of steady improvement punctuated by explosive climbs; he practices openings relentlessly but always keeps a few coffeehouse surprises in his pocket. Expect a blend of engineered preparation and on-the-clock improvisation.

  • Years active: frequent play across 2018–2025 with major activity spikes in 2023–2025.
  • Games played: thousands across Bullet, Blitz, Rapid and Daily formats — a true time-control omnivore.
  • Most-played opponents include heavy-matchups versus rookruler2020 and bigninja123.

Playing style & psychology

Vishruth mixes tactical sharpness with stubborn endgame play. He is unusually resilient: a high ComebackRate and a tendency to grind long games into victories. Time pressure and pre-move aggression are part of his toolkit — expect both fearless sacrifices and cheeky flagging attempts.

  • Strengths: tactical vision, swindling in Zeitnot, strong endgame frequency.
  • Quirks: enjoys a good Botez Gambit-style moment (intentional or otherwise) and isn’t afraid to try a speculative sac.
  • Behavioral note: occasional TiltFactor spikes after rough streaks, but excellent ComebackRate (80%+ in clutch situations).

Openings & signature arsenal

Vishruth prefers lines that invite chaos and practical chances. He often chooses offbeat or aggressive systems to unbalance opponents early and steer games into his comfort zones.

  • Favorite attacking gambits: Amar Gambit, Blackburne Shilling Gambit — both yield strong win rates in fast time controls.
  • Reliable pets: Barnes Opening: Walkerling and Barnes Defense — practical and psychologically effective in Bullet/Blitz.
  • Versatile choices: mixes in Scandinavian and French Defense structures to catch opponents off-guard.

Performance peek (Blitz):

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Notable moments & quick stats

Vishruth’s peak blitz power is captured succinctly by his peak rating:

  • Peak Blitz rating: 2500 (2025-11-08) (recorded recently).
  • Peak Bullet rating: 2563 — a sign of elite speed and pre-move mastery.
  • Longest winning streak: 25 games — proof he can heat up and stay hot.

Sample miniature of his adventurous style (play, study, or meme):

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Rivals, records & head-to-head

Vishruth has several frequent opponents and dominating head-to-heads. He tends to dispatch regulars with a mix of prepared traps and time-pressure theatrics.

  • Most played opponent: rookruler2020 — hundreds of encounters with an impressive positive record.
  • Notable records: strong win rates against repeat opponents like bigninja123 and ponwins; tougher fights vs. regular grinders.
  • Best time to challenge him: early morning hours around 07:00 (he performs well then), but beware his late-night Blitzkrieg sessions too.

How to beat Vishruth (or at least survive)

To score against him, avoid falling into prepared traps and don’t panic in time trouble. Aim to simplify into technical endgames (his swindling is strongest in chaotic positions) and steer away from sharp gambit lines unless you’ve studied his pet tricks.

  • Do: play solid, avoid early Unknown gambits, and keep the clock healthy.
  • Don’t: blunder pieces into tactical nets or accept speculative sac-lines without calculation.
  • Pro tip: prepare one novelty in a mainline — he respects surprise but punishes repetition.

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Bio last updated: 2025-11-08 — optimized for search and mobile discovery with key chess terms and opening names for SEO visibility.

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