Rohith Krishna (aka WhiteKnight2612)
Rohith Krishna is no ordinary chess player; they have ascended the ranks to earn the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE, establishing themselves firmly on the international chess stage. Known by the username WhiteKnight2612, Rohith blends strategic mastery with a bit of knightly flair that leaves opponents wondering if they're facing a grandmaster or a wizard disguised as a human.
Starting with humble beginnings — scoring roughly 1000 Elo in bullet chess back in 2013 — Rohith's journey through the chess trenches is a tale of perseverance punctuated by daring sacrifices and brilliant comebacks. From bullet battles to blitz blitzkriegs, their rating trajectory reads like a rollercoaster with an unmistakable upward trend, climaxing recently with a mind-boggling peak blitz rating of 2995 and a bullet peak soaring beyond 2900. In other words: Rohith is basically a chess superhero—if superheroes spent more time thinking in 3-minute increments and less saving the world.
Rohith's style is both intense and enduring – staying cool under pressure with a solid 85% comeback rate after losing material (because, really, who likes to give up?), and demonstrating patience with an average of nearly 81 moves per game irrespective of wins or losses. Forget Speedy Gonzales; Rohith's games are marathons of tactical precision and psychological warfare. Also, rumor has it they might be the only player who actually enjoys headaches from opening theory — as evidenced by their diverse mastery of openings from surprise "Top Secret" lines to the beloved classics like the English Opening and Queens Gambit Declined.
Their preferred battlefields? Bullet and blitz are their playgrounds, but don't let that fool you — their daily and rapid ratings show deep understanding and positional crushes that would make most players weep quietly into their coffee. With a win rate approaching 46% in bullet and a near-even but fiercely fought blitz record, Rohith has conquered not only computers and humans but also the fickle mistress of chess luck.
When not executing tactical fireworks or pulling off seemingly impossible checkmates, Rohith has a funny streak too — perhaps reflected in those rare moments of early resignation and plenty of hard-fought victories by resignation of their opponents. Opponents who probably never saw the knight lurking, or the queen sliding in for the final blow.
Fun fact: Rohith's chess clock angel is most active just past midnight (best time to play: 00:00) — when the world sleeps, they calculate moves that could give superheroes a run for their money. Beware if you find yourself in a match with WhiteKnight2612 on a Saturday or Sunday evening around 8 PM—the winning odds are strangely in their favor.
Recent Highlights
- Latest victory on May 15, 2025, featured a brilliant Reti Opening, securing a resignation from a tough opponent [Game Link].
- Not just a blitzer: Clinched a swift checkmate victory the same day, showcasing superb endgame skills and psychological resilience.
- Though mostly victorious, Rohith embraces the learning curve, shown by some tough battles ending in narrow losses, making them only stronger and more entertaining to watch.
In the vast kingdom of 64 squares, Rohith Krishna rides their horse with unmatched style and grace — a knight among pawns, a strategist among dreamers. Ready to challenge the status quo, they remind us all that in chess, just like in life, the journey is as thrilling as the checkmate itself.