AdamSelegny

AdamSelegny: The Relentless Chess Journey

Meet AdamSelegny, a chess enthusiast whose rating ebb and flow tells a tale of perseverance, determination, and the occasional rollercoaster ride on the 64 squares. Starting from humble beginnings, Adam’s peak rapid rating touched an impressive 603 in late 2023, proving not all heroes wear capes—some just wield knights, bishops, and queens with flair.

Rating Odyssey

Adam has danced through the ranks, with rapid ratings oscillating between the low 300s to topping out in the 600s. Blitz ratings have peaked at a solid 434, showcasing adaptability and speed, while bullet games remain a quirky footnote with a single recorded outing at 113 rating—a mysterious flash in the pan!

Style & Strategy

Known for an early resignation rate around 12% (because why drag out a lost cause?), Adam’s games unfold in an average of 52 moves when victorious. Despite a nearly even split in wins and losses in rapid (260 wins to 269 losses), the black pieces slightly favor Adam’s chances with a win rate of about 47.86%, edging out white’s 46.59%. Early mornings and late evenings are prime time: Adam’s best hour to strike is 11 AM, and the longest winning streak clocks in at 8 games—a testament to both focus and the intoxicating allure of strategic mastery.

Opening Moves: The Tactical Palette

Adam has a penchant for the Alekhine’s Defense, boasting an almost 63% win rate over 27 rapid games, and frequently employs the Van 't Kruijs Opening—a bold and somewhat underappreciated choice that has been played over 100 times. Other notable favorites include the Scandinavian Defense and Queen’s Pawn Openings, where Adam’s mixed bag of gambits results in a respectable display of tactical creativity.

Notable Opponents & Rivalries

Among the many faced, Adam has squared off most with nictupu (23 games), holding a balanced but slightly challenging record against top adversaries. Triumphs against players like lejuice27, hanzieee21, lightwarrior01x, and steveomcnugget come with a perfect 100% win rate, suggesting Adam sometimes effortlessly transforms into a chess shark.

Greatest Triumph: A Masterful Checkmate

In May 2025, Adam unleashed a brilliant game concluding with a checkmate using the Van 't Kruijs Opening against lejuice27. The final move, Rd1#, brought the crowd to a frenzy—or at least internet spectators on Chess.com. A 394-rated beast emerging victorious after 60 intense moves proves Adam’s fighting spirit can shine brightest when the stakes are high.

Psychology & Comebacks

Feeling the tilt? Adam keeps it cool with a mild tilt factor of 9—so no dramatic flipping of the board here. And with a remarkable 67% comeback rate, even falling behind a piece won’t stop this tenacious tactician from clawing back to victory.

Final Check

AdamSelegny may not yet have stormed the grandmaster ranks, but with a playful mix of solid strategies, determined grit, and charming unpredictability, this player ensures every game is an adventure. Whether slaying opponents with Alekhine’s Defense or engaging in endgame tussles, Adam redefines “never say die” on chessboards worldwide.

Will the next game be a checkmate or a comedy of errors? Stay tuned.