Meet vedantev
vedantev is a chess grinder in the truest sense. From a single blitz game in April 2016 to a decade of relentless online battles, this account has evolved into a checkmate hunting machine. The data suggests bullet is the preferred time control, but vedantev has also piled up serious mileage in rapid and blitz, turning a modest 1000 level start into a 2300 plus peak.
The Long Climb
The rating chart tells a story of patience and volume. After a quiet start, vedantev exploded onto the scene in 2021 with hundreds of games per month. The real surge came in 2025, including multiple months with over 500 games, as the rating climbed steadily toward the 2300s. The path was not linear, there were losing streaks and tilt moments, but the overall direction is unmistakable.
Repertoire and Style
vedantev's opening tastes lean classical with a twist. The French Defense and Caro-Kann Defense appear constantly in blitz and rapid games, while the Blackburne Shilling Gambit shows a willingness to sharpen the sword early. The opening win rate chart highlights how much mileage vedantev gets from these setups.
Fierce Rivalries
No biography is complete without rivals. The most played opponent is krobyjobynobypoby, who faced vedantev 157 times. vedantev won 99 of those battles, making it one of the most productive rivalries on the account. Another frequent foe, galopingknights, proved tougher and took the lion's share of their 143 game series.
The Comeback Kid
The tactical numbers are impressive. vedantev comes back from losing positions at an 82.13 percent clip and still wins 47.91 percent of games after giving up a piece. Early resignation is rare, at just 2.23 percent, and the longest winning streak reached 16 games. The best time to play appears to be 1 p.m., when the win rate jumps. Even a tilt factor of 12 has not stopped the climb.
By the Numbers
- Most played opponent: krobyjobynobypoby with 157 games
- Longest winning streak: 16 games
- Comeback rate: 82.13%
- Win rate after losing a piece: 47.91%
- Best hour to play: 13:00