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alca31

Playing Since: 2023-03-23 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 797
11W / 7L / 1D
Rapid: 783
1436W / 1406L / 92D
Bullet: 296
0W / 1L / 0D

Profile Summary: alca31

Meet alca31, a spirited chess player whose journey on the 64 squares is as much about persistence as it is about pawns and queens. With a peak rapid rating nudging close to 800 in 2023, alca31 has danced through highs and lows, proving that sometimes losing a bishop is just a plot twist in the epic saga of a comeback.

Over the years, alca31 has played over 1,200 rapid games with a roughly balanced record of 843 wins, 827 losses, and 55 draws—because who wants to settle for nothing? The win rates plummet and soar like a knight on a rampage, especially noticeable in the beloved Van t Kruijs Opening, where alca31 boasts an impressive 50% win rate across more than 800 games. If openings were a love language, Van t Kruijs and the French Defense variations would be alca31's heartbeats.

Rapid isn't the only rhythm in alca31's repertoire. Daily and bullet formats add some spicy variety, though bullet stats suggest quick moves sometimes lead to quick defeats—hey, nobody's perfect at lightning speed!

alca31's playing style is patient and strategic, averaging around 54 moves in victories while fighting through 44 moves in losses. Known for a remarkable 61% comeback rate and a flawless record after losing a piece, this player embodies the spirit of “never say die,” except maybe a little early resignation (10.5%), because who hasn't sometimes had to say “checkmate” to themselves mid-game?

On the psychological battleground, alca31 keeps tilt low (just 9 on the scale), though the gap between rated and casual wins reveals a subtle preference for a more serious chess skirmish. Peak hours for dazzling moves? Early and mid-afternoon between 14:00 and 16:00, with a suspiciously high 100% win rate at 5 am—either a morning genius or the effects of too much caffeine.

Opponents beware: alca31 has a mixed bag of rivalries. Some foes have been merciless, while others have fallen prey to precision strikes and crafty tactics. Regardless, each game adds more Chapters to this adventurous chess biography.

All in all, alca31 blends dedication, tactical savvy, and a touch of humor on the chessboard, making every encounter a lesson in resilience, strategy, and perhaps the occasional blunder turned brilliant trap.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
azad_3113 0W / 1L / 0D
zarlyche 1W / 0L / 0D
sipa2000 1W / 0L / 0D
muhriddi 1W / 1L / 0D
97sbp 1W / 0L / 0D
swapnil_sharad_nandurkar 0W / 1L / 0D
dabowonanatty 1W / 0L / 0D
rawa_4 0W / 1L / 0D
joshrdb 0W / 1L / 0D
hemanthmittadoddi 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
mahmoud1395 5W / 3L / 1D
brolyzterminator 1W / 5L / 0D
meysamsezarm1 5W / 0L / 0D
123sarahb 2W / 1L / 0D
ericpique 2W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 631 615
2024 296 563 414
2023 614
Rating by Year202320242025631414YearRatingRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 191W / 187L / 7D 190W / 184L / 9D 52.9
2024 314W / 301L / 14D 295W / 310L / 24D 50.3
2023 17W / 14L / 6D 16W / 16L / 3D 58.5

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van t Kruijs Opening 974 494 461 19 50.7%
French Defense Normal Variation 163 76 84 3 46.6%
French Defense Knight Variation 163 84 74 5 51.5%
French Defense 135 68 61 6 50.4%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 128 60 64 4 46.9%
French Defense Queens Knight Variation 69 24 41 4 34.8%
French Defense Steinitz Attack 53 23 29 1 43.4%
Kings Pawn Opening 49 25 20 4 51.0%
French Defense Kings Indian Attack 32 18 12 2 56.2%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 27 11 13 3 40.7%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van t Kruijs Opening 7 4 3 0 57.1%
French Defense Normal Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
French Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Old Benoni Defense Franco Benoni Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Clemenz Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Englund Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 0
Losing 9 1