Somak Palit - International Master of the 64 Squares
Meet Somak Palit, a chess warrior who proudly carries the title of International Master bestowed by FIDE — which basically means they're really good at bossing pawns around and checking kings into submission. Somak's journey started humbly with modest rapid ratings around 1200 but quickly skyrocketed to the mid-2300s by 2020. Talk about a power surge!
When it comes to speed chess, Somak is no stranger to the adrenaline rush of blitz and bullet formats. With a blitz rating comfortably cruising above 2400 and bullet peaking over 2300, Somak has shown a knack for lightning-fast decision-making — probably fueled by caffeine and a lightning brain. Over thousands of bullet games, Somak’s win rate hovers above 50%, proving that even under extreme time pressure, they keep their cool and their queen intact.
Somak's style is an interesting blend of patience and tactical fireworks. Their average winning game drags on for nearly 69 moves, indicating a love for deep, strategic battles, with an impressive comeback rate of 87.5% that could shame even the most stubborn comeback kids. Somak's psychological resilience is commendable — they almost never throw in the towel early, and after losing a piece? Better watch out, because their win rate after that is a nearly mythical 99.98%.
Beyond ratings and numbers, Somak is known for their Top Secret opening repertoire, wielded with an 86.7% win rate in rapid games. That’s right, they keep their opponents guessing—and then checkmate them before they can say “pawn promotion.”
Off the board, Somak’s current winning streak of 6 games hints that the victories keep piling up, and their longest streak of 15 is legend in their circle (or at least it would be, if more people followed them). And who are they beating? Some opponents fall helplessly at their feet repeatedly (looking at you, aarohan5 and babin22013), while others are yet to unlock Somak’s deadly tactics.
When asked about their chess philosophy, Somak probably responds with something like: “Life’s like chess — sometimes you lose a bishop, but that doesn’t mean game over.” A fitting motto for a player who bends but never breaks.
In summary, whether you’re a casual player or a seasoned competitor, Somak Palit is a name to watch — or better yet, avoid sitting across from at the board!