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.