aboshanq

Profile Summary: aboshanq

Meet aboshanq, a rapid-fire strategist on the chessboard, whose rapid rating peaks soared to a respectable 364 in April 2024. Not exactly Magnus Carlsen, but certainly someone who keeps opponents on their toes — and occasionally scratching their heads.

Chess Journey and Style

Starting from modest Rapid ratings around 100 in early 2023, aboshanq blitzed through 300+ territory by 2024, showing a rollercoaster ride of wins, losses, and enough resilience to stage a comeback more than two-thirds of the times a piece was lost. If chess was life, aboshanq’s motto might be: "Lose a piece, but not the plot."

Playing mostly rapid games with over 300 matches under their belt, aboshanq demonstrates a preference for calculated aggression rather than drawn-out endgames, boasting an impressive average of 45 moves per win but tends to linger longer (and sometimes suffer) with an average of 56 moves per loss.

Opening Repertoire

Classically inclined yet adventurous, aboshanq favors the King's Pawn Opening, achieving a win rate just north of 52% across 61 games. The Undefined openings category sneakily edges a higher win rate (58.82%), indicating a flair for the unexpected. Their notable dabbling in the Bishop’s Opening yields a sharp 60% wins, proving they’re no stranger to offbeat lines and clever traps.

On the Clock

Rapid games are the bread and butter, with notable Blitz and Bullet ventures for the thrill seekers, although Bullet remains a tough battlefield where victory is as rare as a quiet Sunday morning (0 wins out of 4 games). The clock favors aboshanq’s best moves early morning — or precisely at 6 AM — when the tactical gears are well oiled and the coffee is probably kicking in.

Notable Battles

One of aboshanq’s most memorable victories came against walox8 at the 2025 Live Chess event, winning by checkmate with a stylish finish in the Bishop’s Opening Berlin Defense. The game revealed strategic finesse, demonstrating patience and venomous precision on the board.

Like every hero, aboshanq has faced setbacks — a recent loss to avroneeldey ended in a checkmate. But such is the life of a chess battler: every defeat is just a plot twist waiting to be turned into a comeback.

Psychological Chess Facts

With an 8% early resignation rate, aboshanq knows when to fold 'em and when to hold 'em, though the tilt factor of 8 suggests a dash of fiery passion (or frustration) when things don't go their way. Advice: avoid 4 AM games unless you're feeling lucky!

Fun Facts & Final Thoughts

• Makes more wins as Black (49.44%) than White (43.33%), proving the underdog mentality can triumph.
• Has battled over 15,000 moves in rated games and counting—talk about dedication!
• Longest winning streak? A solid 6 games in a row. Longest losing streak? Only 8 games—let's call it 'character building.'

In the end, aboshanq is the kind of player who embodies the beautiful unpredictability of chess — skill mixed with grit, sprinkled with a hint of mischief on the 64 squares. Whether taking on the classics or surprising foes with offbeat openings, you never quite know what move will come next. One thing’s certain: it’s never boring.