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althomp3479

Playing Since: 2025-01-24 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 687
5W / 2L / 0D
Rapid: 342
1817W / 1855L / 121D
Blitz: 163
64W / 86L / 8D
Bullet: 308
759W / 750L / 11D

Profile Summary: althomp3479

Meet althomp3479, a chess enthusiast whose rating journey resembles a thrilling roller coaster ride through the 200s to an impressive rapid peak of 645 in early 2025. Not one to shy away from challenges, althomp3479 has played over 3,000 rapid games with a near-even split of wins and losses—because who doesn’t love living on the edge of victory and defeat?

A master of the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack and the stalwart Owens Defense, althomp3479 approaches each game like a grand strategist preparing for a dance-off. These openings are tried-and-true favorites, boasting solid win rates hovering around 50%, proving that steady and deliberate can win the day—or at least keep it interesting.

Notorious for a lengthy average of 57 moves per win, althomp3479 clearly enjoys the journey more than the shortcut to the checkmate. Their games often feature mid-to-late endgames with a high frequency of 46%, showcasing an affinity for deep, strategic battles rather than quick tactical skirmishes. Don’t expect them to resign easily either, with an early resignation rate under 12%; persistence is their middle name.

Quick-witted and resilient, althomp3479 boasts a comeback rate of over 56%, turning games around like a plot twist in a suspense novel. However, losing a piece tends to take the wind out of their sails, lowering their win chances to about 40%. Even grandmasters have their kryptonite!

When is althomp3479 at their peak? Apparently around 9 AM is prime time, with a strong winning streak around the 8–10 AM hours. Night owl or early bird? This champion prefers the early sunshine, using it to fuel their chessboard conquests.

Despite the ups and downs, althomp3479 carries a cheerful psychological tilt factor of 8—yes, sometimes the chess gods can be fickle, but this player keeps the spirit alive (and the queen safe). Their fastest winning streak has hit 12 in a row, a streak of sheer dominance, while their toughest rough patch capped at 8 losses consecutively. A hint of dramatic flair? Absolutely.

Beyond the numbers, althomp3479 is a fighter who plays the board like a grandmaster and the internet like a pro, with battle-tested results against a wide roster of adversaries. Some opponents have fallen victim 100% of the time, while others remain elusive nemeses.

In summary, althomp3479 is the kind of player who thrives in strategic depth, embraces the unpredictable swings of rapid chess, and demonstrates a spirit unbroken by the sting of defeat. If chess was a TV series, althomp3479 would be the compelling protagonist whose every move keeps you on the edge of your seat, maybe chuckling at a clever opening or groaning at a tactical blunder, but always eager for the next episode.

Check out their latest shining moment: a hard-fought victory by resignation using the Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation, where patience met precision and the opponent bowed out gracefully (or perhaps wisely).


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
emeterio4321 0W / 1L / 0D
puneet_019 1W / 0L / 0D
paulitus 0W / 1L / 0D
bubble016 0W / 1L / 0D
ssp1074 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
mohmohmohmoha 3W / 4L / 1D
dean0000003 0W / 6L / 0D
faouziff 2W / 3L / 0D
jhall203 2W / 2L / 1D
nosrip 2W / 1L / 2D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 405 687

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 734W / 756L / 49D 741W / 742L / 52D 52.7

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation 706 349 338 19 49.4%
Owens Defense 699 346 327 26 49.5%
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation 317 147 157 13 46.4%
Modern Defense with 296 133 157 6 44.9%
Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation 248 122 117 9 49.2%
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack 246 134 105 7 54.5%
Van t Kruijs Opening 94 43 48 3 45.7%
Kings Pawn Opening 59 22 34 3 37.3%
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Indian Variation 46 23 20 3 50.0%
Kings Fianchetto Opening 45 18 26 1 40.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Owens Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Undefined 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 0
Losing 12 1