Player Profile: 2xfailure
Meet 2xfailure, a tenacious chess explorer whose journey through the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. With a style that screams “why quit early?” yet embraces early resignations almost a quarter of the time, 2xfailure wears their name with ironic pride. Their blitz rating peaked at 416 in 2025 but has since had a bumpy descent, proving that every player's path has its ups and downs. If resilience were a match, 2xfailure would win every time—they boast a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, showcasing a stubborn never-say-die attitude.
In rapid games, 2xfailure shines brighter, maintaining a strong rating near 387 and an almost even win-loss record over 300+ games. Their favorite battlegrounds include the King’s Pawn Opening (with a respectable 48% win rate), the Modern Defense (75% wins in rapid!), and the mysteriously successful Reti Opening Kingside Fianchetto Variation, which is a perfect 100% win rate in blitz—perhaps a secret weapon or just pure luck!
Bullet and daily chess tell a different story; their lightning-fast bullet games have a modest peak at 285 with fierce competition, while daily games are more rare and slightly less kind. Their average game length suggests a tendency to grind through complex middlegames with about 45 moves per win, but quicker losses around 37 moves—maybe they’re just impatient when things don’t go their way.
Of note, 2xfailure’s psychological makeup is as fascinating as their gameplay: a low tilt factor of 8 keeps frustration at bay (mostly), but a 47.4% comeback rate is proof they’re never out of the fight. With a white win rate edging just below 50% and black at 44.5%, the player proves that both colors can bring victory, but sometimes they just draw the short end of the stick.
Off the board, beware their impressive opponent win record against many challengers, boasting perfect scores against some while others remain a mystery—opponents beware! Their top streak? An 8-game winning spurt that might have felt like a championship run.
Whether you’re a fan of rapid tactical duels, grinding out blitz skirmishes, or watching a bullet battle unfold at breakneck speed, 2xfailure is a player who’s as unpredictable as the game of chess itself. They remind us all that losing isn’t failure if you learn, adapt, and sometimes hilariously stumble your way back to victory.
