Vidit Gujrathi - The Grandmaster of Grit and Wit
Meet Vidit Gujrathi, the Grandmaster who’s been rocking the chessboards worldwide with a style as strategic as a seasoned general and occasionally as cheeky as a chessboard prankster. Granted the revered title of Grandmaster by FIDE, Vidit is not just another player; he's a cerebral powerhouse known for combining deep tactical awareness with moments of sheer brilliance.
Chess Journey and Style
Vidit's journey through the ranks has been anything but dull. Clocking peak ratings of 3122 in Bullet, 3202 in Blitz, and 2470 in Rapid, he fluidly switches gears between lightning-fast bullet matches and slightly slower rapid games. If chess had a Formula 1, Vidit would be comfortably leading the race in both speed and precision.
Known for an impressive comeback rate of 86.43% and a win rate of over 56% after losing a piece, this guy never throws in the towel early (his early resignation rate sits nicely at a modest 2.63%). Vidit’s games tend to go the distance, averaging about 84 moves to victory — talk about endurance! His playstyle includes a love for endgames, appearing in over 87% of his matches’ final act.
On the Board and Beyond
Vidit's wins often come by resignation (319 times) or classic checkmate (62 exhilarating occasions). Timeouts? Yes, he wins plenty by opponents running out of time too — a testament to his skill in applying relentless pressure. With a longest winning streak of 16 games, Vidit's confidence is contagious, and he keeps stacking victories, currently riding a 4-game win streak.
His psychological resilience is notable with a tilt factor of just 7, meaning he largely keeps his cool, even when the going gets tough. Evening hours are his magic window, especially around 11 PM, when his win rate hits a fantastic peak — clearly, coffee or sheer passion fuels his late-night genius.
Fun Facts & Rivalries
- His favorite openings are so "top secret" that even the chess gods probably get confused. But hey, with a 50% win rate in Bullet and a spicy 66.67% in Rapid on these openings, secrets definitely work in his favor.
- He’s battled 'nihalsarin' a whopping 47 times, proving his stamina in long-term chess rivalries.
- Speaking of stats, Vidit's white pieces win about 60.56% of the time, and black pieces still pack a punch with a 55.61% win rate. Either way, he’s a threat from both sidelines.
Recent Highlights
On June 20, 2021, Vidit proved why he's a force to be reckoned with in a Rapid game against TranJMinh by delivering a checkmate with a slick maneuver after a tense battle of positional wizardry — a perfect showcase of his skills and nerves of steel.
The Verdict
Whether it's blitz, bullet, or rapid, ViditYT plays chess like a grandmaster and a chess fan's dream rolled into one: smart, resilient, and with a twinkle of sly humor in every move. Keep an eye on this chess maestro because when he’s on fire, the chessboard is truly his stage.
Hi Vidit! 🚀 Overall Assessment
You are playing energetic, initiative-driven bullet games around the 2900 mark. Your current form shows an impressive conversion rate once you seize the initiative, yet a few technical slips and predictable opening choices occasionally hold you back.
What’s already working well
- Initiative & Tactical Awareness – You frequently out-calculate opponents in sharp positions (see the final flurry in your latest win: ).
- Piece Activity from the Opening – Your Reti setups as White and …g6/…Bg7 setups against 1.b3 consistently produce harmonious piece play.
- Clock Management – Even in complicated positions you keep ~5–10 seconds in reserve, important for bullet.
Key areas to improve
- Predictability in Repertoire
• In the last eight Black games vs 1.b3 you used the same early …Nf6/…Be7 structure. Strong prep can target this.
• Add a second line (e.g., 1…d5 followed by an early …c5) to stay unpredictable. - Pawn-Structure Judgement
• Recent loss vs 1.b3 (…b5 push on move 22) shows trouble evaluating when queenside majority becomes unstoppable.
• Drill positions with outside passed pawns; practise converting/defending 4-vs-3 pawn endings. - End-of-Game Practicality
• In several lost endgames (e.g., vs Sankalp_Gupta) you played on with a queen vs connected passers but missed perpetual chances.
• A quick “bullet endgame repertoire” (fortress patterns, perpetual set-ups) will save points. - King Safety in the Centre
• Twice you delayed castling (…Ke7/…Ke8 lines) and were caught in mating nets.
• Adopt a rule: if you’ve spent >6 moves without castling, justify it tactically or castle immediately.
Opening suggestions
| Colour | Current Choice | Add this wrinkle | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | Reti + fianchetto | 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 3.Bb5 (Ruy Lopez) | Gives you a slower, strategic option when opponents over-prepare for the double-fianchetto. |
| Black vs 1.b3 | …e6/…Be7 setups | 1…d5 2.Bb2 c5!? | Immediately fights for the centre and avoids symmetrical piece placement. |
Time-saving heuristics for bullet
- Premove all obvious recaptures in your time scramble zone (≤5 s).
- Use the “30-move rule”: if still equal material on move 30, simplify to a drawn endgame you know by heart.
Training plan (2-week micro-cycle)
- Day 1–4: 15-min sessions on Lichess Puzzle Storm aiming 45+ score (tactics under time pressure).
- Day 5–6: Endgame flashcards – rook + pawn vs rook, queen vs passers, fortress motifs.
- Day 7: Spar 20 bullet games using only your new Black reply to 1.b3.
→ Save critical positions for review. - Day 8–12: Repeat, swapping colours/openings.
- Day 13: Self-analysis without engine of five random bullet losses.
- Day 14: Rest & light opening file update.
Your stats snapshot
Peak Bullet rating: 3122 (2020-12-18)
Win-rate fluctuations:
Final thought
You already possess elite tactical vision. Tighten your endgame technique and diversify the first 10 moves – the rating gains will follow naturally. Good luck, and keep crushing it!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nihal Sarin | 11W / 32L / 4D | View Games |
| Raunak Sadhwani | 16W / 26L / 2D | View Games |
| Pranav V | 19W / 12L / 6D | View Games |
| Anish Giri | 10W / 12L / 5D | View Games |
| Raja Harshit | 12W / 5L / 7D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2901 | 3022 | 2470 | |
| 2020 | 3083 | 2985 | 2052 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 136W / 61L / 27D | 127W / 76L / 30D | 88.0 |
| 2020 | 122W / 60L / 20D | 116W / 69L / 19D | 88.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 24 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 62.5% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 21 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 28.6% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 57.1% |
| King's Indian Attack | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 84.6% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 54.5% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 60.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 44.4% |
| East Indian Defense | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Modern | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 71.4% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 17 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 41.2% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 70.6% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 43.8% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 71.4% |
| Unknown | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 53.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 76.9% |
| Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 58.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 83.3% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 72.7% |
| QGD: Ragozin | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 54.5% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 4.Nf3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| QGD: Ragozin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| KGA: Bishop's Gambit, Bledow, 4.Bxd5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 16 | 4 |
| Losing | 7 | 0 |