Profile: 71Wheels89
Known in the blitz battlefield and rapid skirmishes alike, 71Wheels89 is a chess enthusiast whose journey reads like a rollercoaster on a 64-square track. With a peak blitz rating soaring to a respectable 416 and a rapid peak nudging close to a promising 988, this player is no stranger to both thrilling wins and humbling losses.
Playing Style & Strengths
71Wheels89 relishes the endgame, with a frequency over 60%, proving a knack for clawing back from the jaws of defeat — a commendable comeback rate of nearly 70% is a testament to their resilience. Winners tend to come after an average of 53 moves, while losses stretch just a bit longer, hinting at battles fiercely contested to the last piece.
Despite a tilt factor of 8 (because passion comes with emotions), 71Wheels89 shines best around 2 PM — the golden hour when tactical sharpness peaks and creative sacrifices become legendary.
Openings & Strategy
This player’s love affair with the Queen’s Pawn Opening - Chigorin Variation is quite evident, boasting a strong 59% win rate in blitz across 58 games—clearly a favored playground. The Englund Gambit doubles as a secret weapon with an impressive nearly 73% blitz win rate, adding spice to the usual opening repertoire.
In rapid games, the King’s Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation leads to a perfect 100% win record, making one suspect 71Wheels89 might be hiding a killer knight tactic up their sleeve.
Recent Battle Highlights
Take, for example, a dazzling victory by checkmate against opponent slotrat on June 3rd, 2025. After a strategic Philidor Defense opening, 71Wheels89 maneuvered with precision, culminating in a neat checkmate in just 29 moves. This victory showcased both tactical awareness and endgame excellence.
However, not every game swings in their favor. The latest losses involved close battles in the Caro-Kann Defense and Englund Gambit openings, revealing a player willing to engage in complex and dynamic positions, even if it means occasionally getting schooled by better-prepared opponents.
Psychological & Competitive Edge
Win rates vary by day and hour, but Monday afternoons seem particularly favorable, with a sharp 65% success rate. Though the journey includes rough patches—longest winning and losing streaks matching at 8 games—71Wheels89 remains undeterred, likely fueled by a mix of caffeine and chessboard curiosity.
In Summary
71Wheels89 is a spirited competitor navigating the chess world with a blend of resilience and experimentation. Whether conquering the Queen’s Pawn battleground or diving into Gambit gambles, this player embodies the thrill of the game: sometimes winning gloriously, sometimes losing spectacularly, but always playing with heart (and a few well-placed knights).
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| airorange | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| sashok40rus | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| blackmastah87 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| skei4477 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| gaelrivers | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| papou1981 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| erundi | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| faviomonico | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| carnuto | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| rooks-a-million | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| dtiedra | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| howtochessbasic | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| jday2024 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| uxmedina | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| vno | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 367 | 568 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 182W / 140L / 11D | 137W / 185L / 11D | 62.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 112 | 63 | 44 | 5 | 56.2% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 64 | 29 | 32 | 3 | 45.3% |
| Englund Gambit | 30 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 19 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 57.9% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 35.7% |
| Sicilian Defense | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 53.9% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Indian Game | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 22.2% |
| Philidor Defense | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 37.5% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 18 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 44.4% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Englund Gambit | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Philidor Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 8 | 1 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |