Pranav V: The Blitz Marathoner
Pranav V, better known online as vi_pranav, is a FIDE Grandmaster who treats the chess server like a 24-hour arena. Since October 2020, he has piled up more than 27,700 rated games, reached a peak blitz rating of 3292 (2026-08-18), and built a highlight reel that includes a 51-game winning streak, a comeback rate near 89 percent, and the occasional 20-game losing streak. Everyone needs a bad day now and then.
Built for comebacks
Pranav does not panic when the position goes wrong. He wins after losing a piece more than half the time, and his comeback rate sits near 89 percent. His current winning streak is four, though it once reached 51 games. Even with a tilt factor of 20, he is at his best around 4 PM, which is statistically his sharpest hour. If you meet him then, bring a shield.
Opening artillery
As White, Pranav is happy to steer into the King's Indian Attack or take on the Sicilian Defense with tricky side lines. As Black, he is comfortable defending the Caro-Kann Defense and loves to counterpunch in the Four Knights Game. His opening stats show real skill in the Caro-Kann, with a win rate above 58 percent in blitz, while the King's Indian Attack has delivered more than 66 percent from the white side.
Tested by the best
Pranav does not hide from tough opposition. His most played opponents read like a who's who of streaming and elite chess. He has faced Hikaru Nakamura 342 times, Nihal Sarin 674 times, and Daniel Naroditsky 748 times. He has also played 843 games against favorite rival Aman Hambleton, and he holds winning records against trimitziosp7 and snowflake. The experience shows in his resilience.
A volume shooter with style
With more than 11,000 rated blitz games and over 16,000 bullet games, Pranav is a true volume player. His rapid play is more selective but still strong. He prefers to deliver the first check, and he is slightly more dangerous with the white pieces. If you find yourself across the virtual board from vi_pranav, know that this Grandmaster is not here to draw.