Rashi

Meet Rashi, The Tactical Trailblazer

Rating history shows Rashi is a spirited competitor who thrives in Rapid chess (peak rating: 403) but also dabbles competitively in Blitz, boasting a top rating of 321. Not the kind of player to shy away from a challenge, Rashi plays about half a dozen Blitz games a month and dives into Rapid battles like a true warrior with over 260 games under their belt!

Playing Style & Personality

With an early resignation rate just over 3%, Rashi rarely throws in the towel early – unless maybe it’s to make way for a dramatic comeback, which happens almost 74% of the time after losing a piece. They average about 55 moves per win, proving they like to savor every moment on the board, stretching battles out like a Netflix series that keeps you hooked till the finale.

Whether wielding the white or black pieces, Rashi maintains a respectable win rate (48% with White, 44% with Black) and is clearly no stranger to endgames, engaging in them two-thirds of their matches. Psychological resilience is real here too — a tilt factor of 8 out of 100 suggests Rashi can handle the chaos, even if the coffee runs out.

The Openings Arsenal (Or How to Keep Opponents Guessing)

Rashi's openings playbook is delightfully eclectic, throwing curveballs and classic favorites alike. In Blitz, their shining stars include the Old Benoni Defense, Scandinavian Defense, French Defense, and Sicilian Defense — all boasting a perfect 100% win rate, albeit from just one game each (take that, pressure!). The beloved King's Pawn Opening is their steady friend with a neat 50% win rate in Blitz and slightly better (53%) in Rapid.

Interestingly, Rashi plays quite boldly in the Bishop's Opening Boi Variation and Alekhine's Defense, showing a willingness to risk and experiment — fierce but fun.

Notable Streaks & Memorable Moments

Rashi once rode a formidable 6-game winning streak, demonstrating serious momentum. But the road isn’t always smooth, with a tough 8-game losing streak lurking in the shadows as a reminder that chess humbles the best of us.

The most recent victory was a gutsy rapid-win over sirx8, featuring a crafty Bishop's Opening Boi Variation with Queen and Bishop teaming up like a dynamic duo to snag the win. Conversely, the most recent loss against luigipdf was a brutal checkmate reminding everyone: even Rashi’s sharp tactics have to respect the might of the opponent.

When to Catch Rashi in Action

If you want to watch Rashi at peak performance, tune in on Wednesdays or Saturdays (win rates mid-50%s) and try catching games around late afternoon (16:00) where their win rate hits nearly 74%! Night owls take note — the best time to challenge is allegedly around 2 AM when Rashi’s tactical prowess peaks.

Opponent Anecdotes

Rashi has a love-hate relationship with several opponents, beating sirx8 100% of the time but having tough luck against luigipdf and others who have nearly zero win rate against them. Chess friendships and rivalries, all brewing in a spicy mix.

In Summary

Rashi is a fearless chess enthusiast who mixes solid strategies with quirky openings and a dash of stubborn resilience. Whether you're looking at the chessboard or a movie plot, Rashi’s games promise drama, suspense, and the occasional unexpected move that’ll leave you saying, “Wait, what just happened?!”