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Hariharan Nilavoli WFM

Username: vignesh2809

Playing Since: 2011-05-05 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 398
0W / 1L / 0D
Rapid: 1952
1373W / 1221L / 170D
Blitz: 2183
19457W / 17058L / 2150D
Bullet: 1605
8435W / 7217L / 487D

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!


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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
Rating by Year20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202521501164YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

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