Swayangsu Satyapragyan - International Master
Known in the chess universe as ulysees, Swayangsu Satyapragyan is an International Master who dances on the 64 squares with a mix of precision and flair. Armed with a sharp tactical eye and a comeback rate that would make even the sorriest pawns hopeful, Swayangsu has shown that resilience is key—even when things look grim.
Rating & Performance Highlights
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2635 (November 2022) – quite the sprinter on the chessboard!
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2579 (April 2022) – tactical maneuvering at a play-your-own-pace tempo.
- Peak Bullet Rating: 2648 (October 2020) – if lightning chess had a champion, it might just be Swayangsu.
- Peak Daily Rating: 2000 (September 2015) – mastering patience in those long, drawn-out games.
Playing Style
With an average of around 65 moves per win and 71 moves per loss, Swayangsu isn’t one to rush. A true endgame enthusiast, spending over 70% of games exploring the fine art of wrapping things up. Known for rarely resigning early (early resignation rate of just 1.43%), they push until the very last move, much like a detective determined to solve the final twist of the story.
White pieces bring out the best—winning roughly 80% of the time—while even with Black, Swayangsu maintains a solid 75% win rate. That’s a level of consistency that could make grandmasters nod in approval.
Impressive Streaks and Records
Ever dreamed of a 60-win streak? Swayangsu doesn’t just dream it—they lived it. A historic run that places them amongst the relentless warriors of the chessboard.
Their fortress is impenetrable on Thursdays with an 83.4% win rate, and even mystical hours like 3 AM and 23 PM see them playing at near-perfect form (over 90% win rates!). Wonder if they’re fueled by midnight snacks or pure chess obsession…
Favorite Openings
- Unknown Opening: Swayangsu’s superpower—surprising opponents with flexible and less-charted territory, winning over 76% of Blitz games here.
- Top Secret: Literally, an opening named Top Secret. They win around 61% with this mysterious entrance.
- Also dabbles in the Trompowsky Attack and Sicilian Defense Staunton Cochrane Variation in Rapid—because why not spice things up?
Fun Fact: The Psychological Profile
With a tilt factor of 5, Swayangsu battles inner demons like a true champ—but nothing a good midnight game can’t fix. Their best time of day? 11 PM (23:00), when the stars align, the chess brain switches into hyperdrive, and opponents beware.
Recent Noteworthy Games
Latest Victory: Triumph over KnightmareSlayer2011 by resignation in a carefully orchestrated English Opening, showcasing patience and strategic dominance.
Review the game here.
Latest Defeat: A tough loss against ChessSamurai1729 in a Sicilian Defense duel, proving even IMs meet their match sometimes.
Check out the battle.
Summary
Swayangsu Satyapragyan, or ulysees, embodies the spirit of a relentless chess warrior: one who never regrets a move, fiercely battles through each game, and occasionally leaves opponents wondering if “Top Secret” is the key to victory. With a high win rate, substantial experience, and a track record to make any chess enthusiast nod in respect, Swayangsu is a shining star—and perhaps the midnight king—of online chess.
Constructive Feedback for Swayangsu Satyapragyan
Hi Swayangsu! You've demonstrated solid fundamentals and resilience in your games, with several notable wins against higher-rated opponents. Here are some tailored insights and suggestions to help you climb even higher:
Strengths
- Opening Choices: You have a good grasp of diverse openings, including the Sicilian and English, and you manage to reach playable middlegames consistently. Your active piece development and control of key squares set a strong foundation.
- Positional Understanding: Your moves often reflect a clear plan (e.g., fianchettoing bishops, controlling center and flanks). This understanding helps you maneuver well in complex positions.
- Endgame Awareness: Your games indicate decent endgame technique, especially capitalizing on opponents’ inaccuracies.
Areas for Improvement
- Tactical Alertness: While your strategic play is solid, there have been moments where sharper calculation could have saved key positions or turned the tables. Sharpening your tactical skills through puzzles and timed drills will increase your ability to spot and seize tactical opportunities.
- Time Management: Some games show a significant time drop mid-to-late game. Try to maintain more balanced time usage to avoid rushed decisions when the position becomes critical.
- Handling Pressure in Complex Positions: In a few of your losses, transitioning from a balanced to a slightly worse position was followed by inaccuracies under pressure. Revisiting common motifs in your preferred openings and typical middlegame structures can boost your confidence during these moments.
- Opening Preparation: Consider deepening your opening repertoire with a focus on key lines where you’re comfortable but also aware of critical theory. This can prevent early positional concessions.
Next Steps
- Integrate regular tactical exercises daily to build sharper calculation skills.
- Review your recent losses with a focus on where positional or tactical evaluation could improve decision-making.
- Practice longer time controls when possible to improve your time management and thinking process under pressure.
- Analyze critical positions from your recent games to explore alternative plans and moves — understanding “why” a move is better is key to improvement.
Keep up the hard work and enjoy the journey of continual improvement. Chess is a game of patience and persistence, and your progress is evident. Always remember to balance study, practice, and reflection.
Here’s to many more victories ahead!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| vedanth sampath | 98W / 17L / 7D | |
| descartesian | 90W / 0L / 3D | |
| Sambit Panda | 45W / 19L / 11D | |
| ferociousfrog | 67W / 0L / 0D | |
| chessermasterer | 57W / 0L / 4D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2614 | 2442 | 1317 | |
| 2024 | 2601 | 2439 | 1317 | |
| 2023 | 2635 | 2439 | ||
| 2022 | 2600 | 2635 | 2439 | |
| 2021 | 2567 | 2524 | 2259 | |
| 2020 | 2567 | 2481 | 2318 | |
| 2019 | 2253 | 2486 | 2402 | |
| 2018 | 2470 | 2402 | ||
| 2017 | 2351 | 2462 | ||
| 2016 | 2193 | 2041 | 1187 | |
| 2015 | 2186 | 2008 | 2000 | |
| 2014 | 2098 | 2269 | ||
| 2013 | 2256 | |||
| 2012 | 1346 | 2249 | 1170 | |
| 2011 | 2125 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2W / 6L / 2D | 6W / 4L / 1D | 68.0 |
| 2024 | 1W / 0L / 2D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 55.2 |
| 2023 | 5W / 3L / 0D | 8W / 0L / 3D | 65.3 |
| 2022 | 78W / 11L / 5D | 67W / 11L / 10D | 64.7 |
| 2021 | 121W / 18L / 6D | 118W / 13L / 7D | 65.6 |
| 2020 | 236W / 47L / 22D | 190W / 62L / 23D | 71.6 |
| 2019 | 142W / 11L / 8D | 117W / 13L / 8D | 65.9 |
| 2018 | 52W / 15L / 5D | 47W / 18L / 13D | 67.3 |
| 2017 | 17W / 0L / 1D | 15W / 0L / 2D | 75.5 |
| 2016 | 25W / 2L / 0D | 34W / 2L / 0D | 65.3 |
| 2015 | 7W / 2L / 0D | 12W / 3L / 0D | 62.2 |
| 2014 | 10W / 6L / 1D | 19W / 2L / 1D | 62.9 |
| 2013 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 3W / 1L / 0D | 75.8 |
| 2012 | 31W / 7L / 1D | 24W / 7L / 3D | 66.4 |
| 2011 | 24W / 6L / 0D | 22W / 9L / 1D | 66.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 68 | 49 | 15 | 4 | 72.1% |
| Döry Defense | 34 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 73.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 33 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 78.8% |
| Benoni Defense | 29 | 22 | 7 | 0 | 75.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 24 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 58.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 21 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 18 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 77.8% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 93.8% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 73.3% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 31 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 83.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 20 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 80.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 62.5% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 93.3% |
| Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 14 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 85.7% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 84.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 76.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 76.9% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Unknown Opening* | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, 4. g3 g6 5. Bg2 Bg7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 60 | 1 |
| Losing | 5 | 0 |