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.
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 |
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 |