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71Wheels89

Playing Since: 2024-11-30 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 1318
2W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 776
109W / 99L / 9D
Blitz: 593
1014W / 978L / 71D

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