Vrushali Deodhar - Woman FIDE Master (WFM)
Meet Vrushali Deodhar, the chess maestro better known online as vrush_1310. A Woman FIDE Master, Vrushali is not just a title holder; she’s a tactical ninja of the 64 squares who turns pawns into legends and knights into heartbreakers.
Chess Journey and Style
Vrushali's blitz rating has soared impressively over the years, peaking at a thrilling 2634 in May 2025. That’s not just good, that’s "pawn to king's knight three and watch your opponent cry" level good. Her rapid and bullet ratings aren't far behind, showcasing her versatility across formats, proving she’s as comfortable in the sprint as in the marathon of chess battles.
Known for a fearless playing style, Vrushali has a penchant for complex openings like the Italian Game Traxler Knight Sacrifice, where she dazzles opponents with sacrificial bliss and tactical fireworks. With a comeback rate of nearly 86%, she’s the kind of player who might lose a piece but never her spirit, often flipping the script with jaw-dropping precision.
Statistical Brilliance
- Total games played in blitz: over 20,000 – that’s a lot of caffeine-fueled epic battles!
- Win rate in rapid chess hovers around an astonishing 92%, making her a terror in longer fast games.
- Her longest winning spree? A staggering 17 games, proving that when the queen’s on a roll, nothing stands in her way.
- Average game length: About 75 moves – patience is her secret weapon.
- White pieces win rate: 51.63%, Black pieces win rate: 45.76% - so yeah, she can crush from either side!
A Mind for Endgames
Endgame frequency is above 81%, which means if you reach the late game with Vrushali, expect the unexpected. She'll patiently dance around the board, squeezing every bit of advantage before delivering a checkmate that feels like it took a thousand years to prepare—much like a fine wine or your mother’s secret curry recipe.
Psychology & Tempo
Fun fact: Vrushali’s best chess-playing hours are in the wee hours of the morning around 3 AM, when most mortals are sleeping and the chess gods whisper secrets. Her tilt factor, a mere 11, shows she’s as calm as a monk in a chess temple — losing a piece won’t make her rage quit, she’ll come back swinging.
Recent Highlights
Her recent victories include dramatic checkmates via the Traxler Attack and the Alapin Sicilian, where she combined sharp tactics with solid positional play, showing the world that vrush_1310 is a name to watch out for.
Final Check
Whether you’re facing her over a board or cheering from the sidelines, Vrushali Deodhar is a chess warrior whose career is just warming up. With a record full of resilient comebacks and an opening repertoire that’ll keep you scratching your head, she’s the perfect blend of brain, grit, and a sprinkle of queen’s gambit magic.
Hi Vrushali!
You are already a strong and resourceful blitz player (current peak: 2634 (2025-05-12)). The recent games you shared confirm three clear assets:
- Quick tactical vision. In the Nimzo-Indian win against Mike24147 you uncorked 19.Ne4! followed by the elegant Nxf6/Nh5/Qg3 mating net while still holding >70 % of your initial time.
- Piece activity over material. Sacrifices such as 16.Nxe7+ and 24.Nxh6+ (French Tarrasch) show you value dynamic chances.
- Opening range. You handle English setups with both colours, French structures, and the occasional Sicilian Alapin – variety is good for long-term growth.
Key themes to polish
- Unforced structural weaknesses
• In the loss to jakor2 (English Four Knights) the early …cxd5 & …bxc6left you with three pawn islands and targets onc6andd5. Instead of 8…Nxe5grab the centre with 8…exd5or castle first.
• Versus dlkm93 (French Winawer) the pawn thrust …e4on move 14 locked your own bishop and gave White clear squares. Try the thematic plan …cxd4, …Nb6, …Bd7. - King-safety before counter-punching
Against 13.Nh5 in the Scandinavian you castled into a direct assault. After 10……h6the safer line is 10……g6, meeting Nxf7 with …Kxf7& …Kg7. Remember the guideline: “Calculate, but castle!” - Endgame conversion
A few wins ended with your opponent resigning while still plenty of material was on the board. Practise converting technical positions so that you remain confident when the fireworks end. Recommendation: play one 10-min rapid game per day and analyse the ending in depth. - Clock management in worse positions
Your wins average 40 – 45 seconds used, but in the losses you dip below 20 seconds long before move 30. Aim to keep ≥45 seconds for the final 10 moves; use quick “safety moves” (rook to a half-open file, king to a dark square) if you must catch up on the clock.
Action-oriented training plan (next 4 weeks)
| Week | Main focus | Daily micro-task |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | French Defence as Black | Play 10 blitz games starting from the position after 7…O-O vs Tarrasch; annotate critical moments. |
| 2 | Endgames | Solve 20 rook-and-pawn studies on the opposition & outside passed pawn themes. |
| 3 | King safety drills | 10-minute tactic rush focused on back-rank & Greek gift patterns. Flag every position where castling is the refutation. |
| 4 | Practical time handling | Play 15 games at 3 + 2; after each game note move number when you hit the last 30 seconds and why. |
Illustrative mini-lesson
Compare the two critical positions below; both feature an advanced e4 pawn:
Notice how in the first diagram the pawn is supported and cramps White, while in the second it becomes an overextended target. When your central pawn pushes cross the fourth rank, apply the checklist: “Can it be blockaded? Can it be undermined? Do all my pieces benefit?”
Tracking progress
Feel free to paste these widgets onto your training dashboard:
- Hourly performance:
- Day-of-week trends:
Keep enjoying your chess journey, Vrushali. You already play imaginative, crowd-pleasing games — a bit more structure will make you formidable. Good luck and see you over the board!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pedro Martinez | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
| aykm | 3W / 1L / 1D | |
| Davit_Tiraturyan | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| mfatigue | 2W / 2L / 1D | |
| pacomitaco999 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Yachen_03 | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| cabflores | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| anagha_vinod | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
| jgt64 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| chessisntfairatall1 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Giulio Fregonese | 20W / 27L / 4D | |
| monopolynvs | 37W / 5L / 2D | |
| fastfaun | 19W / 13L / 4D | |
| lhavas | 15W / 19L / 2D | |
| kuenkuen1989 | 21W / 10L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2280 | 2593 | 1632 | |
| 2024 | 2189 | 2505 | 1629 | |
| 2023 | 2453 | 1624 | 1738 | |
| 2022 | 2400 | 1801 | 1731 | |
| 2021 | 2206 | 2341 | 1849 | 1600 |
| 2020 | 2133 | 2240 | 1715 | |
| 2019 | 1400 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 266W / 237L / 35D | 249W / 268L / 28D | 78.7 |
| 2024 | 619W / 489L / 78D | 529W / 581L / 69D | 79.7 |
| 2023 | 872W / 708L / 110D | 774W / 806L / 121D | 78.2 |
| 2022 | 796W / 652L / 89D | 703W / 751L / 85D | 77.0 |
| 2021 | 1413W / 1196L / 190D | 1272W / 1409L / 168D | 78.2 |
| 2020 | 1655W / 1368L / 113D | 1468W / 1511L / 119D | 73.4 |
| 2019 | 2W / 5L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 6D | 29.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 967 | 502 | 421 | 44 | 51.9% |
| French Defense | 809 | 379 | 383 | 47 | 46.9% |
| English Opening | 627 | 333 | 240 | 54 | 53.1% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 622 | 294 | 302 | 26 | 47.3% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 616 | 281 | 300 | 35 | 45.6% |
| French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation | 608 | 293 | 300 | 15 | 48.2% |
| English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation | 605 | 330 | 241 | 34 | 54.5% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 541 | 202 | 301 | 38 | 37.3% |
| Amazon Attack | 512 | 225 | 255 | 32 | 44.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon | 477 | 227 | 234 | 16 | 47.6% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 51 | 46 | 4 | 1 | 90.2% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 26 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 92.3% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 17 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 94.1% |
| Four Knights Game | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 93.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 14 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 92.9% |
| Barnes Defense | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 77.8% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Fegatello Attack, Leonhardt Variation | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Modern | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Italian Game: Classical Variation, Ghulam-Kassim Variation | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 85.7% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 81.8% |
| Amar Gambit | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 81.8% |
| Australian Defense | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| English Opening | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Modern | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruy Lopez: Classical Defense, Benelux Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Modern | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 17 | 0 |
| Losing | 11 | 1 |