Hariharan Nilavoli - Woman FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Hariharan Nilavoli, also known online as vignesh2809, is a titled chess player who proudly holds the prestigious title of Woman FIDE Master. This title is no small feat—it's a badge earned through strategic brilliance, patient calculation, and a knack for causing opponents to wonder where their queen went.
Rating and Performance Highlights
With a peak Blitz rating soaring up to a formidable 2268 in late 2022, and a Rapid peak hitting 2168 as recently as December 2023, Hariharan has demonstrated consistent strength across various chess formats. Even Bullet, the wild west of chess time controls, saw Hariharan climb to an impressive 2049. Meanwhile, their Daily rating, though modest at around 398, shows a player who probably either enjoys fast-paced action or just forgets to check in daily.
Style and Skills
Our WFM friend is no stranger to long, grueling battles, boasting an impressive 80.93% Endgame Frequency. Armed with an average of 75 moves per win, they clearly like to make every piece on the board sweat. Interestingly, Hariharan’s psychological resilience shines through with a 85.73% comeback rate — proving that no blunder or lost piece will keep them down for long.
Opening Repertoire
If openings were secret recipes, Hariharan’s would be written in invisible ink. Yet, some are known: the Scandinavian Defense and the London System appear frequently, weaving a tapestry of strategic complexity and subtle pressure on the opponent's king. Turns out, Hariharan’s favorite defense is the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Gubinsky Melts Defense, with a solid win rate above 53%—melting opponents’ hopes faster than a rook on fire.
Battle-Tested and True
Over a thrilling career spanning more than a decade, Hariharan has played an astonishing number of games: bullet wins totaling 8435 against 7218 losses, and a very respectable blitz tally of 18,021 wins. They take time management seriously too, with a notable number of victories coming from opponents' timeouts—proof that patience is a virtue in their play.
Recent Adventures on the Board
Recently, in a dazzling live blitz game, Hariharan (as vignesh2809) delivered a checkmate in a nail-biter London System encounter, showcasing nerves of steel and tactical flair. While sometimes opponents get the upper hand (or a sneaky checkmate), Hariharan’s fighting spirit is never in question.
Fun Facts
- Hariharan tends to play their best games around 8 AM — a morning warrior with a coffee and a plan.
- Despite fierce battles, their tilt factor is surprisingly low at 14 — Zen master vibes in a chessboard storm.
- Current rivalries include frequent bouts with usernames like exterminator440 and srecko — sounds more like a video game leader-board!
Whether battling in bullets or weaving through rapid and blitz, Hariharan Nilavoli exemplifies dedication, skill, and a touch of chessboard magic. With a combination of tactical acumen and a dash of humor, Hariharan is definitely a player to watch — or to avoid when they have the board corners cornered!
Hi Hariharan Nilavoli, Here's Your Recent Chess Performance Feedback
Based on your recent games, you are showing great promise with a solid understanding of opening principles and tactics. Let's review some key areas and suggestions to help you improve further:
Strengths
- Opening Play: You have a good grip on common openings such as the Scandinavian Defense and London System, demonstrating consistent development and control of the center.
- Tactical Awareness: You successfully create tactical opportunities, including winning material and launching attacks that force your opponents into defensive positions.
- Endgame Technique: In your recent wins, especially the last game, you showed good technique converting advantages and managing time pressure effectively.
Areas for Improvement
- Calculate More Deeply in Complex Positions: Some losses stemmed from tactical oversights or allowing counterattacks. Spend a bit more time calculating critical positions and double-checking your moves, especially when under time pressure.
- Defensive Play: Try to improve defensive resourcefulness to handle opponent threats better. For example, watch out for vulnerable squares around your king and avoid weakening pawn moves near your castled position.
- Opening Variety and Preparation: While your openings are solid, experimenting with a broader repertoire will help you become comfortable against different setups — especially when opponents surprise you with offbeat lines.
- Time Management: Some games ended quickly due to rapid moves or time trouble. Practice maintaining a healthy pace allowing enough thinking time for critical moments.
Sample Position from Recent Win
Reviewing a tactical sequence you played well which helped secure victory:
29. Nxh7 Nxh7 30. Qxh7+ Kf8 31. Qh8+ Ke7 32. Qxg7 Rxf4 33. Rg1 Qxg1+ 34. Kxg1 Rd1# (Checkmate for your opponent)
Note: While this game was a loss, studying sequences like these can help you spot mating nets defensively and offensively.
Next Steps
- Analyze your losses carefully to understand the turning points and avoid repeating mistakes.
- Practice tactics daily to sharpen your calculation and pattern recognition.
- Work on endgame fundamentals — king and pawn endings, basic rook endings — as they often decide close games.
- Keep a balanced approach with openings but also prepare for surprise moves.
Keep up the good work, Hariharan! Improvement is a journey, and consistency is key. If you want, I can help you with specific training exercises or opening recommendations next.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| mvpag | 12W / 14L / 0D | |
| ulusu058 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| ka_uskhar | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
| parshuramrai_1 | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| parpollung | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| dantelord | 2W / 2L / 3D | |
| rasta974 | 6W / 3L / 1D | |
| chess41973 | 4W / 3L / 0D | |
| juanmb2009 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| frank_zocalo | 3W / 3L / 1D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Fuertes | 42W / 40L / 1D | |
| srecko | 30W / 38L / 6D | |
| fishpuppy55 | 25W / 36L / 4D | |
| nkechi | 29W / 32L / 0D | |
| archmage1010101 | 25W / 30L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2150 | 1952 | ||
| 2024 | 1605 | 2117 | 1991 | |
| 2023 | 2143 | 2002 | 398 | |
| 2022 | 2149 | |||
| 2021 | 2134 | 2038 | ||
| 2020 | 1740 | 2078 | ||
| 2019 | 1670 | 2016 | ||
| 2018 | 1773 | 1793 | 1511 | |
| 2017 | 1797 | |||
| 2016 | 1622 | |||
| 2015 | 1702 | |||
| 2014 | 1525 | 1722 | ||
| 2013 | 1164 | 1551 | 1641 | |
| 2012 | 1544 | 1541 | ||
| 2011 | 1200 | 1530 | 1506 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1220W / 925L / 126D | 1175W / 939L / 158D | 83.2 |
| 2024 | 1520W / 1183L / 207D | 1563W / 1194L / 161D | 82.7 |
| 2023 | 1399W / 1423L / 172D | 1401W / 1424L / 175D | 82.2 |
| 2022 | 779W / 898L / 102D | 748W / 902L / 105D | 82.0 |
| 2021 | 1233W / 1020L / 156D | 1227W / 1034L / 140D | 82.0 |
| 2020 | 1159W / 935L / 153D | 1084W / 1000L / 164D | 81.1 |
| 2019 | 1773W / 1517L / 139D | 1740W / 1554L / 126D | 75.0 |
| 2018 | 3331W / 2678L / 180D | 3218W / 2752L / 180D | 73.2 |
| 2017 | 1032W / 808L / 78D | 937W / 918L / 59D | 72.8 |
| 2016 | 1W / 3L / 0D | 2W / 1L / 0D | 68.0 |
| 2015 | 0W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 57.0 |
| 2014 | 83W / 58L / 5D | 61W / 79L / 11D | 70.5 |
| 2013 | 350W / 281L / 28D | 327W / 294L / 49D | 69.2 |
| 2012 | 596W / 489L / 51D | 561W / 513L / 45D | 70.1 |
| 2011 | 557W / 396L / 22D | 528W / 422L / 30D | 66.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 3807 | 2013 | 1673 | 121 | 52.9% |
| Amazon Attack | 815 | 416 | 371 | 28 | 51.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 714 | 355 | 345 | 14 | 49.7% |
| French Defense | 620 | 343 | 259 | 18 | 55.3% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 601 | 335 | 244 | 22 | 55.7% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 584 | 302 | 264 | 18 | 51.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 358 | 206 | 144 | 8 | 57.5% |
| Alekhine Defense | 351 | 164 | 178 | 9 | 46.7% |
| Czech Defense | 312 | 159 | 142 | 11 | 51.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 280 | 144 | 131 | 5 | 51.4% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 8373 | 4363 | 3483 | 527 | 52.1% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 5787 | 2954 | 2463 | 370 | 51.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1394 | 676 | 651 | 67 | 48.5% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 1091 | 532 | 489 | 70 | 48.8% |
| Australian Defense | 1028 | 552 | 430 | 46 | 53.7% |
| Amar Gambit | 877 | 479 | 367 | 31 | 54.6% |
| Slav Defense | 874 | 445 | 375 | 54 | 50.9% |
| Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation | 678 | 303 | 333 | 42 | 44.7% |
| English Opening | 595 | 276 | 290 | 29 | 46.4% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 591 | 320 | 240 | 31 | 54.1% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 694 | 344 | 296 | 54 | 49.6% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 447 | 227 | 196 | 24 | 50.8% |
| Amazon Attack | 78 | 33 | 40 | 5 | 42.3% |
| Slav Defense | 74 | 32 | 37 | 5 | 43.2% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 67 | 38 | 26 | 3 | 56.7% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 65 | 26 | 36 | 3 | 40.0% |
| Döry Defense | 56 | 30 | 24 | 2 | 53.6% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 54 | 26 | 25 | 3 | 48.1% |
| Australian Defense | 50 | 27 | 20 | 3 | 54.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 50 | 31 | 17 | 2 | 62.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 20 | 0 |
| Losing | 14 | 1 |