Profile Summary: vaibhav_VB13
Meet vaibhav_VB13, a chess enthusiast who's been on an adventurous rollercoaster ride through the ranks of online chess, steadily sharpening skills and embracing the chaos of the battlefield one move at a time.
Rating Journey & Style
Starting off with a rapid rating peak of 569 in 2023, Vaibhav has seen the tides ebb and flow—recent ratings nestled in the 300s range showing a fierce love for the fight rather than the scoreboard. Bullet games light up his profile, with a peak rating of 800 in April 2025, proving he's got lightning-fast reflexes when the clock ticks down. Blitz and Daily formats show persistent dedication, battling through wins and losses with an average win rate hovering close to 50% in many time controls.
Opening Repertoire & Tactical Flair
Daring and experimental, vaibhav_VB13 favors the Scandinavian Defense and its tricky Mieses-Kotrc Variation, with a respectable win rate in those fast-paced games. The Van't Kruijs Opening also shines bright, boasting a delightful 75% win rate in Rapid play. Vaibhav's not shy to mix it up, even flirting with gambits like the Englund Gambit, where he comes out swinging.
Playing Strengths & Quirks
- Comeback King: An impressive 78% comeback rate, meaning once behind, Vaibhav fights tooth and nail to turn the tables.
- Endgame Enthusiast: Plays a lot of endgames with an average of around 50 moves per win — patience is a virtue!
- Early Resignation Reluctant: Only resigns early about 5% of the time — this player battles till the very end.
- White Slight Edge: Slightly better results when playing White (51% win rate), but Black is no picnic either (50%+ win rate).
Psychological Tendencies & Game Time
Vaibhav sometimes experiences a tilt factor of 8, which means after a bad game, emotions might sneak into the next one — but hey, who doesn't get salty after losing a perfectly timed queen sacrifice? The best time to catch Vaibhav playing at peak form is around 9 PM, the prime hour for checkmating opponents and sipping metaphorical chess tea.
Notable Stats & Anecdotes
Despite the ups and downs, vaibhav_VB13 has impressively won over 190 rapid and bullet games combined via timeout victories — nerves of steel or just making the opponent sweat on the clock? Probably both.
Vaibhav's most recent victory was a thrilling win against opponent peersmg in a game featuring a tense endgame of calculated pawn pushes and knight maneuvers, eventually sealing the deal on time.
Fun Fact
Vaibhav_VB13’s favorite opening could be called “Top Secret” since it's the top-performing category in his stats and sounds like the perfect mystery weapon in his chess arsenal!
In summary, vaibhav_VB13 is a resilient and tenacious player with a taste for complex battles, a dash of unpredictability, and a knack for snatching victory right from the jaws of defeat. A true gladiator of the chessboard!
