Profile Summary: 4theloveofwine
Meet 4theloveofwine, a chess enthusiast whose game is as rich and complex as a fine vintage. With a rapid rating that has seen the ebbs and flows of the years — from a peak of 880 in 2022 down to 224 in 2025 — this player knows that every bottle (or game) ages differently, and sometimes you just have to swirl, sniff, and savor the experience.
Much like a true connoisseur, 4theloveofwine’s style is a blend of patience and resilience. Averaging 52 moves per win and a healthy 6.6% early resignation rate, they’re not one to give up the cork early, often pushing through lengthy endgames (just over 55% frequency) where true flavor develops. Their comeback rate of 53.68% and a perfect win rate after losing a piece showcase a spirit that refuses to let the bouquet of strategy fall flat.
Opening with a vintage twist, 4theloveofwine favors the Van t Kruijs Opening along with the classy French Defense that yields over 50% wins — a true testament to a palate refined for subtlety and surprise. Despite a tilt factor of 11, they manage to keep their game from turning to vinegar, showing more sweetness than sourness across the board.
Whether it’s the slow aging on a Saturday afternoon or a brisk pour late at night, their win rates vary, peaking during the thoughtful hours of mid-afternoon and early evening, much like the perfect time for a discerning sip. And with streaks reaching up to 11 wins, 4theloveofwine truly knows how to 'whine' their opponents into submission.
So raise your glasses (and your pieces) to 4theloveofwine — a player who proves that in chess, as in wine, complexity and patience yield the richest rewards.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| River | 1W / 14L / 5D | View Games |
| berserkaa | 1W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| luisrizzo960 | 1W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| medicalphysicist101 | 1W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| yennydamita | 1W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 240 | |||
| 2024 | 248 | |||
| 2023 | 271 | |||
| 2022 | 280 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 149W / 159L / 31D | 159W / 151L / 26D | 63.6 |
| 2024 | 382W / 405L / 74D | 396W / 381L / 82D | 65.7 |
| 2023 | 420W / 477L / 103D | 479W / 450L / 104D | 66.0 |
| 2022 | 660W / 810L / 125D | 650W / 813L / 144D | 53.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 1220 | 529 | 592 | 99 | 43.4% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 957 | 415 | 462 | 80 | 43.4% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 612 | 279 | 266 | 67 | 45.6% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 306 | 119 | 158 | 29 | 38.9% |
| French Defense | 245 | 126 | 103 | 16 | 51.4% |
| Mieses Opening | 233 | 110 | 110 | 13 | 47.2% |
| Undefined | 205 | 81 | 101 | 23 | 39.5% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 204 | 84 | 93 | 27 | 41.2% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 174 | 66 | 95 | 13 | 37.9% |
| Pirc Defense | 157 | 58 | 77 | 22 | 36.9% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 4 |
| Losing | 11 | 0 |