Profile Summary: akkaradem
Meet akkaradem, a rapid chess enthusiast who has bravely navigated the tumultuous seas of pawn storms, knight forks, and occasional checkmate debacles since 2023. Starting off with a modest rapid rating hovering near 470, akkaradem’s journey is one of steady climb, occasional setbacks, and memorable comebacks. By early 2025, akkaradem reached a peak rapid rating of 768, proving that persistence and a bit of stubbornness can pay off – or at least keep the game interesting.
With a rapid win-loss record fairly well balanced at 635 wins and 643 losses, this player embodies the classic tale of “sometimes you’re the chessboard, sometimes you’re the pawn.” Blitz and bullet ratings tell a tale of quick thinking (and occasional panic) with peak blitz at 505 and bullet at a sprightly 321. Not a speed demon, but certainly no sitting duck when the clock is ticking!
Known for wielding the enigmatic "Top Secret" opening in over a thousand rapid games, akkaradem plays their cards close to the chest – literally. Other favored openings include the Nimzowitsch Defense and the Caro-Kann Defense, the latter boasting a perfect 100% win rate (albeit in just three games). Clearly, when akkaradem picks an opening, it’s a love affair, or at least a stubborn grudge.
Style-wise, this player has an early resignation rate of only about 3.6%, showing they don’t give up easily, even if the situation looks grim. Games are marathon affairs with an average of almost 60 moves per win, reflecting strategic persistence over quick tactical blows. Endgames are a favorite playground, occurring in roughly two-thirds of all games. The comeback rate is impressively high – around 70% – which means akkaradem fights hard even when pieces start mysteriously disappearing.
Psychologically, akkaradem's “tilt factor” is 16 – a number that suggests occasional frustration but nothing too dramatic. Their best time to strike? 3 AM – the witching hour of chess brilliance (or midnight insomnia). A curious blend of night owl and tenacious warrior.
Highlights include a recent rapid victory by resignation after a strategic battle using the "Owens Defense," where queens danced perilously near kings and tactics flowed like a dramatic thriller. Losses happen, sometimes by brutal checkmate at the hands of opponents like "virenjosh," but every defeat is fuel for future battles.
When not plotting checkmates or escaping forks, akkaradem enjoys the subtle joy of the game – learning, evolving, and occasionally baffling opponents and friends alike with unexpected moves.
In the grand chessboard of life, akkaradem plays to win, but more importantly, plays to enjoy every move.
