Vinay Kumar

Vinay Kumar (vinay3917) - The Chess Enthusiast with a Twist

Rating Peaks: Vinay soared to a Rapid peak of 1387 back in 2017, a Blitz high of 1304, a Daily best of 1183 recently in 2024, and a Bullet peak rating of 1243. Clearly, Vinay is no stranger to the intensity of fast-paced chess, but he also knows the art of the long daily game.

Playing Style & Stats: With a knack for the Top Secret opening that's baffled opponents across over 800 Rapid games, Vinay maintains a respectable 48.87% win rate in that line. Whether wielding the white or black pieces, Vinay demonstrates a balanced approach, winning about 51% of games with White and 47% with Black.

Despite the fierce competition, Vinay’s comeback rate is nearly 80%, proving he’s the kind of player who doesn’t throw in the towel easily—unless it’s an early resignation rate of just under 3%, which means most losses are hard-fought battles, often extending over 50 moves.

Strengths & Quirks: The best moment to catch Vinay at the board is around 4 PM, when his win rate peaks impressively at nearly 68%! Early mornings or late nights might not be his forte though, with win rates dipping during those hours (sorry night owls).

Vinay’s psychological tilt factor sits at a modest 8, so while he may get ruffled by a rough sequence of moves, he bounces back quickly—something a true chess warrior takes pride in.

Notable Achievements: Among his most celebrated victories is a recent stunning checkmate win on May 18, 2025, where Vinay demonstrated strategic brilliance dismantling the King's Pawn Opening with precision and flair. Opponents beware: Vinay’s not just playing pieces; he’s playing minds.

His longest winning streak is an impressive 9 games, a testament to his ability to dominate when on form—and his longest losing streak? A humbling 8 games, showing even chess heroes face the dragon now and then.

Opponent Records: Vinay’s competitive spirit shines brightest against some adversaries like adsumuz, atemebai13, and brilliantfiesta, boasting a 100% win record against them. Others, like senpai2020, provide tougher challenges, keeping the matches spicy with around 41% win rate.

Fun Fact: Vinay has mastered the art of “Top Secret” openings to a point where opponents might consider his username synonymous with mystery and surprise moves. His “secret weapon” has baffled foes for over 1,300 games spanning Rapid and Blitz combined!

In Summary

Vinay Kumar is the everyman chess warrior, battling across multiple time formats with grit and determination. His games tell tales of comebacks, patience, and occasional mystifying strategy. Whether casually clocking rapid games or diving into blitz duels, his journey is one of constant learning—and occasional checkmate celebration dances.