Overview — a-tale-of-a-dragon
a-tale-of-a-dragon is a blitz specialist with a taste for long, tactical games and the occasional dramatic comeback. Quiet off the board and ferocious on it, this player climbed steadily from sub-1000 beginnings to elite blitz performance over several seasons. Preferred time control: Blitz.
- Username: a-tale-of-a-dragon
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Career arc: steady climb, flashy peaks, stubborn consistency
View a visual of the recent blitz run:
Playing Style
Known for long decisive games and endurance—this player often turns the clock into an ally. Games tend to finish deep into the endgame, and resignation is rare.
- Endgame frequency: high (frequent play to long conclusions)
- Avg moves per win: 72.29
- Avg moves per loss: 64.21
- White win rate: 57.57% — Black win rate: 53.34%
- Comeback rate after falling behind: 83% (very resilient)
Tactical note: a-tale-of-a-dragon recovers well after losing material; clutch play under pressure is a signature trait.
Career Highlights
From modest early results to a sparkling modern peak, this account demonstrates steady improvement, especially in blitz where the player truly shines.
- Peak Blitz rating: 2395 (2026-02-28) — reached after a long streak of tough, high-volume play.
- Notable peak in Bullet as well: 2074 (2026-02-22).
- Remarkable consistency across formats: strong Rapid and Bullet showings complement Blitz dominance.
Memorable streaks include long win runs and the occasional brutal losing stretch—both embraced as part of the learning curve.
Openings & Repertoire
a-tale-of-a-dragon favors classical, principled setups but is happy to sharpen edges with aggressive choices when the clock is short.
- Frequent and successful choices (Blitz): Ruy Lopez — strong results and many games.
- Solid central play: Caro-Kann Defense — a reliable scoring line.
- Sharp options appear too: Scandinavian Defense and the Four Knights Game.
- Often surprises opponents with offbeat lines (Amazon/Amar gambit family occasionally used).
Sample Ruy Lopez mini-battle (viewer can replay):
Rivalries & Records
Some opponents turn up again and again. a-tale-of-a-dragon tends to dominate familiar rivals while keeping a healthy rotation of challengers.
- Most-played rival: ethaneric920 — lopsided record in favor of a-tale-of-a-dragon (many wins, few losses).
- Other frequent foes: spr0uthead, zaneshaw03, trombonist1107.
- Famous results can be replayed from rival matches — ask to surface specific games.
Example match to inspect: Classic Clash
Fun Facts & Notes
A few nuggets to round out the portrait — useful for fans, commentators, or SEO-hungry profiles.
- Nickname vibe: knightly, dramatic, sometimes dragonlike in temperament.
- Best hours: statistically strong at early-morning and late-night sessions — an unpredictable schedule helps keep opponents guessing.
- Prefers blitz but posts strong numbers in Rapid and Bullet too — a flexible, format-agnostic competitor.
- Placeholders for site rendering: chart and peak stats above, openings and profiles linked for quick navigation.
Helpful placeholders (for the host app):
, 2395 (2026-02-28), Caro-Kann Defense