About Aarav Sinha (Weifd)
Aarav Sinha, who also plays under the username Weifd, is a witty and hard-grinding FIDE Master known for his fast, tactical play. Comfortable trading jokes mid-game and pieces even faster, Aarav earned the FIDE Master title and built a reputation as a Blitz specialist who can both punish slip-ups and pull off dramatic comebacks.
- Title: FIDE Master
- Username: Weifd
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Profile: Aarav Sinha
Career highlights
Aarav rose quickly through online Blitz ranks during 2024 and 2025, turning steady improvements into a peak period of very high-level play. He is known for long, decisive games and a high frequency of endgames that test both technique and patience.
- Notable peak - Blitz performance snapshot: 2603 (2025-06-03)
- Performance trend (Blitz):
- Remarkable comeback ability - high comeback rate and strong results after material losses
Playing style and strengths
Aarav blends patient endgame technique with tactical alertness. He often converts small advantages late in the game and is unusually resilient when down material. In Blitz he balances speed with deep preparation, which makes him a dangerous opponent even in short time controls.
- Endgame frequency: high - many games go long
- Avg moves per decisive game: very long - often above 70 moves
- Tactical profile: strong comeback rate and reliable under pressure
- Best hours: tends to do very well in early morning and late night sessions
Openings and repertoire
Aarav favors flexible and counterpunching setups. He plays a wide variety of systems and is comfortable steering games into both sharp Sicilian battles and strategic Caro-Kann or modern structures. Below are some recurring themes in his repertoire.
- As Black: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation and Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation - strong win rates in Blitz
- As White: aggressive Sicilian lines and the Blackburne Shilling Gambit show up often in his practice
- Also plays: Caro-Kann Defense and Modern setups
Memorable stats and streaks
Aarav's record is a study in resilience. He posts strong results against lower-rated opponents and can string together long winning runs, but the top-heavy Blitz schedule means ups and downs are part of the grind.
- Longest winning streak: 9 games
- Current winning streak: 2 games
- Longest losing streak: 5 games
- Strength-adjusted win rate in Blitz indicates consistent over-performance
Notable games and study tools
For a quick tactical taste, here is a short sample from Aarav's Blitz practice. Replay to watch his approach to initiative and piece coordination.
Sample replay:
Personal note and personality
Aarav brings a blend of calm and mischief to the board. He enjoys long endgames, a good cup of chai between rounds, and the occasional cheeky email to opponents after a clever tactic. If you face him online, expect precise endgame play and the occasional surprising novelty.
- Known for friendly banter and sportsmanship
- Preparation depth: medium to deep depending on event
- Typical first moves: e4 is heavily favored
Where to follow
To keep up with Aarav's games and latest runs in Blitz, check the in-platform profile and replay recent sessions. He often posts analysis after long games.
- Profile link: Aarav Sinha
- Try searching openings he likes: Sicilian Defense and Blackburne Shilling Gambit