Ritvik Krishnan - The FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Ritvik Krishnan, a chess virtuoso who has proudly earned the title of FIDE Master. Born to shuffle pieces and rattle kings, Ritvik has navigated the battlefield of sixty-four squares with grace, wit, and a chessboard's worth of determination. Whether it's blitz, bullet, or the more leisurely daily games, Ritvik has proven that strategy isn’t just a skill—it's an art form.
A Journey Through The Ranks
Starting with humble beginnings and a blitz rating that made us wonder if he was playing checkers instead, Ritvik quickly ascended the rating ladder. His peak ratings show a jaw-dropping 2833 in Bullet, 2660 in Blitz, 1612 in Rapid, and a respectable 1559 in Daily chess. This progression is the stuff of legends (or at least of very dedicated chess players who have possibly sacrificed sleep and sane diets).
Style & Strengths
Known for a ruthless but calculated approach, Ritvik's games often feature an average of about 48 moves in wins, proving that he's in it for the long haul—unless you're playing bullet, then blink and you might miss his lightning-fast shots. His win rate after losing a piece stands tall at over 54%, showing true resilience and come-back-ability that could inspire Hollywood scripts.
Opening Repertoire – A Peek Behind The Curtain
Ritvik’s opening choices are as charmingly enigmatic as his username (UNSTOPPABLE_LEGEND). He favors the mysterious Van t Kruijs Opening and the classic Alapin Sicilian Defense, with win rates exceeding 60% in several sharp lines. Whether ramming through with the Kings Pawn Opening or springing surprises with the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation, Ritvik keeps his opponents guessing—and often in despair.
Notable Streaks & Quirks
Believe it or not, this chess maestro once went on an almost mythical winning streak of 26 games. Though even legends have their off days, Ritvik's tilt factor remains a modest 17%, because no one likes to throw their keyboard—except maybe their next opponent.
Friends & Foes
Ritvik has squared off more than 500 times against the formidable silent-killer100, holding a sizable advantage. He’s battled various warriors online, with a special shout-out to regular sparring partners like sai25590 and fire-beast, who've all helped sharpen his skills (and tested his patience).
Recent Battles
Victory can be sweet, but victory by resignation? Even sweeter. On June 2nd, 2025, Ritvik dispatched Silent-Killer100 with a neat mix of strategic pawns pushes and timely piece play—proving once again that legends don’t just play chess, they own it. You can even check out the final moves of this masterclass below:
1. e3 Nf6 2. Ne2 d5 3. c4 Nc6 4. Nf4 d4 5. exd4 Nxd4 6. Nc3 e5 7. Nd3 Bf5 0-1
This game is a great example of Ritvik’s solid opening preparation and patient positional squeeze— something to learn from for anyone seeking to tame the complexities of modern chess.
Fun Fact
Despite the intense seriousness on the board, Ritvik's username UNSTOPPABLE_LEGEND hints at a lighthearted spirit and an unshakable confidence—because at the end of the day, chess is all about enjoying the dance of minds (and maybe eating some checkmate sandwiches).
Keep an eye on this rising star; Ritvik is just warming up.
Checkmate is just the beginning.