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Vrushali Deodhar WFM

Username: vrush_1310

Location: Mumbai

Playing Since: 2019-05-19 (Active)

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Chess.com

Daily: 1738
3W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 1632
61W / 5L / 0D
Blitz: 2541
10215W / 9926L / 1195D
Bullet: 2280
59W / 30L / 0D

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.


Coach's Avatar

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

  1. Unforced structural weaknesses
    • In the loss to jakor2 (English Four Knights) the early …cxd5 & …bxc6 left you with three pawn islands and targets on c6 and d5. Instead of 8…Nxe5 grab the centre with 8…exd5 or castle first.

    • Versus dlkm93 (French Winawer) the pawn thrust …e4 on move 14 locked your own bishop and gave White clear squares. Try the thematic plan …cxd4, …Nb6, …Bd7.
  2. King-safety before counter-punching
    Against 13.Nh5 in the Scandinavian you castled into a direct assault. After 10……h6 the safer line is 10……g6, meeting Nxf7 with …Kxf7 & …Kg7. Remember the guideline: “Calculate, but castle!”
  3. 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.
  4. 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)

WeekMain focusDaily micro-task
1French Defence as BlackPlay 10 blitz games starting from the position after 7…O-O vs Tarrasch; annotate critical moments.
2EndgamesSolve 20 rook-and-pawn studies on the opposition & outside passed pawn themes.
3King safety drills10-minute tactic rush focused on back-rank & Greek gift patterns. Flag every position where castling is the refutation.
4Practical time handlingPlay 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:

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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
Rating by Year201920202021202220232024202525931400YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

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%
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