Vaibhav Raut FM

FIDE Master Vaibhav Raut

Meet Vaibhavraut99, known in the chess world simply as Vaibhav Raut — a proud bearer of the illustrious FIDE Master title. If chess ratings were a rollercoaster, Vaibhav would be the operator who not only controls the ride but also makes sure it’s thrilling, strategic, and sometimes a little wild.

Rising Through the Ranks

Since 2019, Vaibhav has been smashing the 2600+ rating barrier in Blitz and Bullet chess, with peak performances reaching a staggering 2854 in Blitz and an eye-popping 3033 in Bullet. In Rapid formats, Vaibhav flexes a respectable 2352 peak. Ratings aside, Vaibhav’s games are thrilling rides from the first pawn move until resignation — often after a well-prepared trap or tactical storm.

Style & Strategy

Vaibhav’s chess style is a delightful cocktail of endurance and tactical prowess. With an average game lasting nearly 80 moves — both in wins and losses — this player clearly enjoys the long haul over quick-fire finishes. They have a comeback rate of 83%, showing that when the chips are down, Vaibhav’s fighting spirit kicks into high gear.

White pieces tend to be a bit luckier, with a win rate above 53%, but even when wielding Black, Vaibhav holds their own with a solid 50.89% win rate.

Openings Galore

Vaibhav has a diverse opening repertoire so wide it could fill a bookshelf:

• Blitz favorites: Kings Indian Attack (Yugoslav Variation), Pirc Defense (Small Center Defense), and the deceptively sharp Sicilian Defense.
• Bullet battlegrounds: Reti Opening Kings Indian Attack variants, Pirc Invitation, and the aggressive Kings Indian Attack.
• Rapid chess tastes: Queens Gambit Declined and Catalan openings, sprinkled with a touch of the classic Ruy Lopez.

Legendary Streaks & Opponents

Vaibhav's longest winning streak clocks an eyebrow-raising 29 games — clearly, when on a roll, it’s nearly unstoppable. Though no one can win them all, the longest losing streak capped at 22, showing this battle-hardened master takes a loss like a true champion and learns quickly.

Vaibhav’s playground is littered with fierce rivalries: over 5,500 games against a single opponent named aakash-dalvi7, with an almost equal split of wins and losses — a testament to the deep, competitive duels. Against many others, including big names and rising stars, win rates hover anywhere from nail-biting 30%s to perfect 100s, depending on the matchup.

Quirks and Fun Facts

Vaibhav’s games peak in intensity late at night or very early morning — apparently, the brain functions best around 2 AM, when everyone else should be asleep. The tilt factor is present (22%), but hey, who isn’t human?

Recent Victories

On June 2nd, 2025, Vaibhav wrapped up a neat win with a timely resignation from the opponent, showcasing confident endgame mastery and leaving spectators impressed. For those looking to study brilliant technique or sharp tactical skirmishes, Vaibhavraut99’s live games are a goldmine.

Summary

In the grand chess theater, Vaibhav Raut plays the starring role as the master tactician with stamina, a vibrant style, and enough fights won-and-fought to keep any chess fan on the edge of their seat. Whether you're a fan of bullet bullets or blitz battles, Vaibhav’s gameplay brings a captivating mix of skill, strategy, and just the right dash of unpredictability.

Pro tip: Challenge Vaibhavraut99 if you dare — but beware: this FIDE Master packs a punch both on and off the board!