Achtsterne

Achtsterne: The Rapidfire Rook

Meet Achtsterne, a chess enthusiast who has turned rapid chess into a fine art — or at least a very thrilling hobby! With a rapid rating soaring as high as 461 in 2025, Achtsterne proves that patience is key, but sprinting through moves with precision is just as fun.

Stats & Style

• Total Rapid Games: 208 (with 111 victories — not too shabby!)
• Blitz Experience: A modest 2 games, splitting wins and losses perfectly down the middle.
• Longest Winning Streak: A formidable 14 games straight — Achtsterne doesn’t mess around when in the zone.

Opening Repertoire

Achtsterne favors classical openings with a twist. The King’s Pawn Opening and its King’s Knight Variation are personal favorites, boasting win rates of approximately 64% and 79% respectively.

Sometimes mischievous, there’s a soft spot for the Queen’s Pawn Opening with a solid 75% win rate — quite the queenly conquest! Although the Vienna Game Anderssen Defense could use some work with a mere 17% win rate, Achtsterne treats it as a quirky experiment rather than a downfall.

Notable Traits

• Comeback King: Losing a piece once doesn’t scare Achtsterne — with a 100% win rate after losing material, resilience is real.
• Endgame Enthusiast: Finishes over half the games in the endgame realm, averaging 51 moves to victory.
• Early Resignations: Only about 8% of the time does Achtsterne wave the white flag early — not one to quit without a fight.

Psychological Chess Radar

With a tilt factor of 5 (just enough to add spice but not too much to lose focus), Achtsterne plays best on Thursday and Friday with win rates hovering around 65% and 64% respectively. Morning and midday hours are golden, especially at 6 AM and 11 AM where the win rate hits a delightful 75%.

Epic Matches

One of Achtsterne’s latest victories was a spectacular checkmate against xikmatbek, showcasing tactical wizardry and patience in a thrilling endgame battle. Watch the game here.

The Social Gambit

Achtsterne's favorite opponents include daligabrieldubois and gabork87k, with a perfect 100% win rate — either Achtsterne's charm or the opponent’s nervousness! Conversely, Achtsterne has tricky moments against users like aivariukstis and maitredefrance, reminding us even stars stumble.

In Summary

If chess were a starry night, Achtsterne would be the twinkling constellation of steady rapid victories and fearless comebacks. Chess might be a game of kings and queens, but Achtsterne plays like a celestial force — swift, resilient, and always ready for the next match. Beginners beware: this rapidfire genius will checkmate your expectations!