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akolingo

Since 2023 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟
50.2%- 42.2%- 7.6%
Blitz 2216
9W 10L 1D
Rapid 2236
644W 539L 98D

Overview

Meet akolingo, a rapid specialist who loves long, tactical fights and surprising opponents with offbeat choices. Active across 2025 and 2026, akolingo has racked up hundreds of rapid games and shows a steady upward trend. Preferred time control is Rapid.

Peak Rapid rating: 2265 (2026-03-11) and Peak Blitz rating: 2313 (2026-02-15).

Playing Style

akolingo plays like someone who ordered an endgame and got a full banquet. Games tend to be long and decisive, with a high endgame frequency and careful, patient maneuvering.

  • Average moves per win: about 70.
  • Average moves per loss: about 79.
  • Endgame frequency: high, around 74% of games reach late play.
  • Comeback rate and fighting spirit: strong. akolingo often bounces back from adversity.
  • Early resignation rate: low, only about 0.91%.

Memorable Openings

akolingo likes a mix of cheeky traps and solid structure. Here are some favorites and where they shine.

  • Blackburne Shilling Gambit — a weapon for catching opponents off guard. See Blackburne Shilling Gambit.
  • Caro-Kann Defense — a reliable backbone with strong results. See Caro-Kann Defense.
  • Sicilian Defense (Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov) — good win rate when handled with care.
  • French Defense: Advance Variation — a favorite for structured plans and counterplay.
  • Scandinavian Defense — aggressive and direct, used to unsettle classical preparation.

As White, akolingo often scores well against C50 and related lines. As Black, creative choices like the Blackburne Shilling Gambit show up frequently.

Streaks, Trends and When to Challenge

  • Longest winning streak: 11 games.
  • Longest losing streak: 7 games. Current losing streak: 2 games.
  • Best time of day to play: around 10:00 with a notably high win rate that hour.
  • Best day of week in recent data: Saturday shows the highest win percentage.

If you are scheduling a match, aim for mornings around 09:00 to 11:00 for akolingo to be at peak sharpness.

Opponents and Rivalries

akolingo has a few repeat opponents who have provided consistent practice and lively games. Most played opponents include:

  • maxwellgamin — repeated clashes, competitive score. See maxwellgamin.
  • funmusic — another frequent sparring partner. See funmusic.
  • chepecin and jrsjc2011 — multiple encounters with tactical battles.

Sample Game and Analysis

A quick illustrative game in a classical opening. Play it to see akolingo's maneuvering before the long endgame.

Performance Snapshot

Rapid play is the headline. Below is a quick rating trend to show the recent climb. Hover or tap to explore the timeline.

Rapid Rating223021922154211620782025: 20902026: 221820252026

For quick reference, akolingo does especially well when ahead on material and keeps fighting after setbacks. The tactical awareness is strong, with a solid win rate after recovering from piece losses.

Fun Facts

  • Prefers long technical battles that many players find exhausting.
  • Delights in creative openings and surprising opponents who expect only mainstream lines.
  • If you beat akolingo, expect a polite rematch request shortly after.

Want to study specific openings or games? Try challenging players like maxwellgamin who have met akolingo several times.

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