Overview — umesh840: Rapid specialist
umesh840 is an energetic online chess player active from 2015 through 2025, best known for a preference for Rapid time controls. A late‑blooming tactician with a penchant for long, decisive battles, umesh840 mixes resilient endgame technique with a strong comeback ability. Preferred time control: Rapid. Peak Rapid rating: 1650 (2025-11-17).
- Active years: 2015–2025 (regular activity spikes in 2023 and 2025)
- Preferred time control: Rapid (consistent volume and highest performance)
- Player profile keywords: umesh840, Rapid chess, Caro‑Kann, Amar Gambit, comeback specialist
Playing style & strengths
umesh840 plays long, practical games and rarely gives up without a fight. The numbers tell a story of endurance above flash: long average game lengths, a high endgame frequency, and an exceptional comeback rate.
- Endgame frequency: 58.31% — many games reach material simplifications and technical play
- Comeback rate: 80.07% — can turn difficult positions around
- Average moves per decisive game: ~58–62 moves — patient, strategic approach
- White vs Black: White win rate ≈ 46.9%, Black win rate ≈ 48.4% — comfortable playing both sides
- Tactical resilience: Win after losing a piece ~44.8%
Opening repertoire (highlights)
umesh840 favors solid yet flexible choices. In Rapid games the Caro‑Kann is a cornerstone of the repertoire, supplemented by dynamic choices like the Amar Gambit and reliable defenses such as the French and Philidor.
- Primary: Caro-Kann Defense — most-played in Rapid, with strong results in the Exchange line (Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation).
- Sharp & tricky: Amar Gambit — good win rate in Rapid; an effective surprise weapon.
- Solid choices: Philidor Defense and French Defense — respectable success and reliable structure.
- Also drills: Scandinavian, Barnes variations, and occasional offbeat openings to unsettle opponents.
Time & performance patterns
Timing matters. umesh840 shows clear peaks and valleys by hour and weekday — perfect for opponents planning a match schedule.
- Best time of day: late evening — declared "BestTimeOfDayToPlay" is 22:00 and hour 22 shows an excellent win rate (~71%).
- Strong hours: 3:00 (≈59%), 14:00 (≈57%), and 8:00–11:00 often solid.
- Days: Friday and Tuesday are among the better-performing days (Friday ≈51.6%).
- Psychology: tilt factor 10 — competitive but susceptible to short bad runs; known to bounce back.
Streaks & notable opponents
umesh840 has experienced both hot runs and cold spells. Expect persistence — but be ready when a losing streak appears.
- Longest winning streak: 9 games
- Longest losing streak: 10 games; current losing streak: 4 games (as of last activity)
- Most-played opponent: jishnukarthika — head-to-head record: 9 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw in favor of umesh840
- Other frequent matchups: josebutler08, avanish4128, arditi-mehmeti, ajulratishsherly
Notable metrics & psychological profile
Useful quick facts for coaches or opponents scouting umesh840.
- Average first capture occurs around move 6–7 — the middlegame begins early.
- High comeback and resistance rates: a player who fights until the end.
- Rated vs casual difference: tends to perform slightly better in casual or unscored games (rated vs casual win difference: -25.3 suggests variance when rating pressure is on).
Sample game & analytics (placeholders)
Here’s a quick sample to inspect a typical middlegame transition. Use the viewer to replay moves and study tactics.
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- Rating history snapshot (Rapid):
- Peak Rapid rating placeholder: 1650 (2025-11-17)
Fun facts & final notes
Light-hearted observations for a profile that’s part scouting report, part personality sketch.
- Nickname suggestion: "The Late Game Locksmith" — opens with patience, closes with grinding technique.
- Favorite surprise: Amar Gambit when you least expect it. Opponents beware.
- SEO-ready summary: umesh840 chess player profile, Rapid chess specialist, Caro‑Kann, Amar Gambit, comeback rate, peak Rapid 1650.