Apoorv Kamble, a.k.a. Wizard_97
Meet Apoorv Kamble, the mighty FIDE Master who’s been conquering the 64 squares with the subtlety of a ninja and the fierceness of a dragon. Starting modestly with blitz ratings just scraping past 1000 back in 2016, Apoorv's journey is the kind of rags-to-riches storyline chess fans dream of.
From Humble Beginnings to Peak Performance
Back in the day, Apoorv’s blitz annihilation record was 0 wins and 2 losses—essentially the chess equivalent of stepping on your own king for a checkmate. But persistence is key, and fast forward to 2025 and this wizard hit a blazing blitz peak rating of an astonishing 2904! That's right, crossing the 2900 barrier is chess grandmaster territory, plus a little extra magic dust.
Opening Repertoire: The Mystery of "Top Secret"
There’s a peculiar opening listed as Top Secret with nearly 8,000 games under Apoorv’s belt, boasting a nice winning rate hovering just above 50%. One can only imagine the secret weapons and traps hidden in that vault—but it seems to serve him well!
Playing Style & Psychological Quirks
With an early resignation rate of about 11%, Apoorv knows when to call it quits—probably saving energy for a more dramatic comeback later. Speaking of which, his comeback rate is a solid 78%, proving that losing a piece is just a minor setback on the road to victory.
Fun fact: Apoorv’s best time to play is 1 a.m.—clearly, the queen wakes up when the rest of us are dreaming. It’s also when his tilted factor is lowest, so midnight madness it is!
Notable Achievements
- FIDE Master title – because “Wizard” just sounded right.
- Top blitz rating: 2904 (May 2025)
- Top bullet rating: 2904 (March 2025)
- Peak rapid rating: 2436 (March 2025)
- Victories over some of the toughest opponents, including a string of wins against favorites like “universalvenom” and “great_champ.”
Recent Highlight
Just recently, Apoorv sealed a dramatic victory playing as White in the Owens Defense, showing off tactical prowess with a castle-side king hunt and brutal piece sacrifices that forced his opponent to resign on move 31. Check out the game here.
Win-Loss Records Across Formats
- Bullet chess wins: 4411 (because speed is life)
- Blitz wins: 3894 (the bread and butter)
- Rapid wins: 341 (slow and steady)
- Daily wins: 12 (the grind)
And while losses happen, Apoorv balances them with draws and plenty of come-from-behind wins.
In Summary
Apoorv Kamble aka Wizard_97 is a chess force to be reckoned with. Whether blitzing through opponents or methodically dismantling defenses in rapid time controls, he combines tactical awareness with psychological resilience. His journey from lowly beginner to FIDE Master with a 2900+ blitz rating is a testament to dedication, skill, and of course, a bit of wizardry on the board.