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Swayangsu Satyapragyan IM

Username: ulysees

Location: Bhubaneswar

Playing Since: 2011-11-05 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1317
1W / 1L / 0D
Rapid: 2442
36W / 8L / 5D
Blitz: 2614
271W / 118L / 24D
Bullet: 2601
10W / 2L / 0D

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.


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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

  1. Integrate regular tactical exercises daily to build sharper calculation skills.
  2. Review your recent losses with a focus on where positional or tactical evaluation could improve decision-making.
  3. Practice longer time controls when possible to improve your time management and thinking process under pressure.
  4. 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
Rating by Year20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202526351170YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

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