Profile: GAURAV PRAJAPATI (Username: TRIANING56)
Meet Gaurav Prajapati, a fearless warrior of the chessboard who fearlessly embraces the chaos of every game — even if the odds often whisper "you might lose" (and sometimes shout it). With a peak Daily rating of 1600 and a Blitz high of 1339 back in August 2024, Gaurav has demonstrated flashes of brilliance, especially when the clock is ticking fast.
Despite a rocky Blitz journey — including a historic losing streak of 18 games that could rival a soap opera saga — Gaurav’s determined to bounce back. After all, with a comeback rate of over 72%, this player refuses to be kept down by a few (dozen) punishing defeats.
Playing Style & Strengths
- Preferred Time Control: Bullet — because why not test reflexes and tactical intuition at lightning speed?
- Opening Repertoire Highlights:
- English Opening Agincourt Defense boasts a perfect 100% win rate in blitz. Take note, opponents!
- Kings Gambit Declined Queens Knight Defense and Sicilian Defense Nimzowitsch Advance Variation are secret weapons with a perfect 100% blitz win rate each (albeit fewer games).
- Englund Gambit: occasionally embraced, but results vary — Gaurav tends to have a love-hate relationship with this gambit.
- Tactical Awareness: Gaurav shines brightest in adversity, showing a brilliant 72.41% comeback rate. The battle is never over until it's over!
- Psychology Note: Best time to play? Early mornings at 6 AM — when caffeine and chess instincts kick into high gear.
Stats Snapshot
Over the years, Gaurav has played 103 Blitz games (6 wins), 28 Rapid games (9 wins), 41 Bullet games (13 wins), and 12 Daily games (1 win). Admittedly, the win-loss record might intimidate some, but each loss is a lesson, paving the way to chess enlightenment... or at least a better next game.
When playing with White, Gaurav’s win rate is about 26%, nearly matching the 24% when playing Black — a sign of a well-rounded player still hungry to improve.
Memorable Recent Games
A recent jewel was a 41-move victory in a Blitz battle against 1jago1, sealed on time despite some wild maneuvers with the King's Pawn Opening (including the crafty Nh3 and Na3 moves!). On the flip side, Gaurav faces tough competition, such as the checkmate loss to amerigo_77 in a Vienna Game matchup.
For a glimpse into Gaurav’s perseverance and flair, enjoy this recent win’s game replay:
Fun Facts
- Gaurav’s average decisive game length is around 44 moves — so it’s a ride, not a sprint.
- Early resignation rate sits at roughly 20%, meaning sometimes the computer wins before Gaurav finishes the puzzle...
- Strong believer in “the board is where the drama unfolds”: winning less than a quarter of games might sound bleak, but every game is a new story!
In short, GAURAV PRAJAPATI AKA TRIANING56 is a determined chess enthusiast who plays fast, tackles adversity head-on, and keeps the spirit alive in every game — whether winning, losing, or resigning with dignity. Keep an eye on those English openings and bullet battles: the best is yet to come!
