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Pranav V GM

Username: vi_pranav

Location: India

Playing Since: 2020-10-21 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2620
82W / 56L / 23D
Blitz: 3089
5314W / 3452L / 758D
Bullet: 3004
7668W / 6720L / 716D

Pranav V - The Grandmaster of Blazing Pawns

Pranav V, famously known to the chess universe as vi_pranav, is no ordinary chess player—oh no! Holding the prestigious title of Grandmaster awarded by FIDE, Pranav has turned the chessboard into a battlefield where pawns sprint, knights leap unpredictably, and queens reign supreme with ruthless elegance.

A Rating Rollercoaster Ride

With a peak blitz rating soaring past 3162 as recently as September 2024 and a bullet high watermark of 3216, Pranav dances on the edge of chess greatness. Whether it’s blitz, bullet, or rapid, the numbers don’t lie. This player plays more games than most binge-watch series episodes—over 14,000 bullet games alone! Wins are plentiful, losses less so, but hey, even the best have their off days.

Master of Many Openings (and Secrets)

Pranav’s opening repertoire reads like a chess magician’s spellbook. From the mysterious Top Secret openings with a juicy 65% win rate in blitz, to flawless performances with the Ruy Lopez Cozio Defense (4/4 wins), this grandmaster loves to keep opponents guessing. Expect surprise attacks, sneaky tactics, and sometimes an unexpected gambit that leaves spectators on the edge of their seats.

A Tactical Beast with a Heart

Pranav’s tactical awareness is on another level, boasting a whopping 88% comeback success rate and a win rate above 51% after losing pieces. In other words, when the chips are down, Pranav doesn’t just survive—Pranav thrives, turning near-defeat into glorious victory with a sparkle of genius and a dash of luck.

Psychological Edge & Quirks

Like every human behind the pixels, Pranav is not immune to the infamous tilt, with a tilt factor of 20. But the best time to catch Pranav firing on all cylinders is around 4 PM, where win rates in blitz spike to over 60%! Must be all those afternoon lattes fueling the genius moves.

Recent Adventures on the 64 Squares

In the latest rounds of online combat, Pranav delivered a stunning checkmate using the Queen’s Pawn Opening, demonstrating both precision and flair. The games reveal a player not afraid to push aggressively with a queen on a mission—no stalemate blues here, just sharp endings and victorious celebrations.

Fun Facts

  • Longest winning streak: 51 games. That’s longer than some TV show seasons!
  • Prefers blitz and bullet but doesn’t shy from rapid, proving versatility.
  • The white pieces give Pranav an extra boost with a 56% win rate, black not far behind.
  • Likes to keep opponents on their toes with unexpected opening choices like the Old Benoni Defense and secret setups.

So if you ever find yourself facing vi_pranav online, prepare for a rollercoaster of strategic fireworks, tactical puzzles, and maybe a cheeky checkmate that’ll have you wondering if you accidentally joined a blitz chess circus. Grandmaster Pranav V is here not just to play chess, but to make every game an unforgettable spectacle.


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Coach Chesswick

Feedback for Pranav V.

Pranav, your recent games demonstrate strong opening preparation and solid middle-game understanding, especially in complex variants like Chess960. You show good tactical awareness and an ability to capitalize on opponent errors, as seen in your recent wins.

Strengths:

  • Opening Knowledge: You effectively employ thematic plans and piece development even in unusual Chess960 positions, maintaining good control and initiative early on.
  • Tactical Precision: Your calculated exchanges and attacks reflect sharp tactical vision, especially when converting advantages like material or positional weaknesses.
  • Endgame Technique: In winning games, you demonstrate good technique to squeeze out wins even after simplifications, showing patience and clarity.

Areas to Improve:

  • Handling Pressure Against Strong Opponents: Some losses indicate moments where defensive moves could have been stronger, particularly when facing sustained attacks or counterplay. Focus on consolidating your position and identifying your opponent’s threats more proactively.
  • Time Management: Although you have won on time in some matches, efficient use of your clock throughout the game will help reduce time trouble and improve decision-making quality in critical moments.
  • Positional Understanding: Work on evaluating and improving pawn structures and piece coordination to avoid getting cramped or passive positions, which were exploitable in a few of your recent losses.

Recommendations:

  • Review your recent losses against players like jefferyx and artin10862 to identify critical turning points and alternative moves that could have strengthened your defense or counterattack.
  • Practice Chess960 puzzles and drills to deepen tactical vision and adaptability across uncommon opening setups.
  • In longer time controls, try to balance calculation speed and accuracy to avoid unnecessary time pressure.

Overall, you’re on a positive trajectory. Building on your tactical strengths while consolidating defensive and positional skills will elevate your play further. Keep up the hard work and continue analyzing your games deeply!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Aleksei Sarana 69W / 108L / 9D View
Vladimir Zakhartsov 5W / 1L / 2D View
Artin Ashraf 19W / 14L / 1D View
Seo Jungmin 5W / 3L / 3D View
Maciej Klekowski 8W / 4L / 1D View
Aleksandr Rakhmanov 3W / 1L / 2D View
Sergey Sklokin 6W / 2L / 0D View
Haik Martirosyan 73W / 153L / 12D View
Havard Haug 10W / 3L / 2D View
stassb 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
Aman Hambleton 354W / 460L / 50D View Games
Daniel Naroditsky 224W / 486L / 72D View Games
Eric Hansen 268W / 441L / 27D View Games
Chessbrah TV 206W / 377L / 11D View Games
Nihal Sarin 155W / 365L / 57D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 3004 3199 2620
2024 3072 3099 2627
2023 3019 3028 2583
2022 3014 3015 2808 2000
2021 2857 2886 2563
2020 2966 2937
Rating by Year20202021202220232024202531992563YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 641W / 288L / 90D 580W / 326L / 90D 88.6
2024 831W / 354L / 92D 717W / 447L / 112D 90.7
2023 959W / 527L / 117D 815W / 620L / 127D 88.1
2022 947W / 422L / 94D 866W / 486L / 88D 83.8
2021 3311W / 2400L / 281D 3089W / 2584L / 263D 82.2
2020 886W / 983L / 110D 778W / 1115L / 95D 81.9

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 479 280 162 37 58.5%
Sicilian Defense 380 234 118 28 61.6%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 360 216 114 30 60.0%
Four Knights Game 342 185 121 36 54.1%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 317 193 103 21 60.9%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 263 163 81 19 62.0%
Scandinavian Defense 233 133 80 20 57.1%
Modern 231 124 90 17 53.7%
Petrov's Defense 205 128 63 14 62.4%
Amar Gambit 203 132 63 8 65.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 1428 794 577 57 55.6%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 973 533 396 44 54.8%
Scandinavian Defense 746 341 370 35 45.7%
Amar Gambit 686 358 305 23 52.2%
Australian Defense 668 330 319 19 49.4%
King's Indian Attack 564 309 229 26 54.8%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 516 251 235 30 48.6%
Döry Defense 503 217 260 26 43.1%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 487 279 191 17 57.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 486 248 206 32 51.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Ruy Lopez: Brix Variation 13 6 6 1 46.1%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 12 5 5 2 41.7%
Four Knights Game 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Ruy Lopez: Closed 8 5 3 0 62.5%
Caro-Kann Defense 8 6 0 2 75.0%
Amar Gambit 7 2 1 4 28.6%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 6 5 0 1 83.3%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 5 2 0 3 40.0%
Bogo-Indian Defense 5 2 1 2 40.0%
French Defense 5 3 1 1 60.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Ruy Lopez: Brix Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 51 0
Losing 20 1
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