Profile: ammonedem - The Rapid Roller
Meet ammonedem, a rapid chess aficionado navigating the battlefield of 64 squares with a rollercoaster ride of ratings and plenty of gritty battles. With a peak rapid rating of 629 achieved in March 2025, ammonedem has shown flashes of brilliance peppered with the occasional stumble – much like a chess ninja who sometimes trips on their own cloak.
Chess Journey & Playing Style
This player’s rapid rating started with a fiery 629, only to dive to depths near 111 in early 2025; but ever resilient, ammonedem bounced back to finish May at a respectable 278. With a near 50/50 overall win-loss record (33 wins, 32 losses, and a single, lonely draw), ammonedem keeps opponents on their toes – never predictable, always game for a fight.
Known for a cautious but sometimes early-resigning approach (resigning in nearly 19% of games), ammonedem excels in middlegame complexity with an endgame frequency of 44%. White pieces tend to be their lucky charm, boasting a 57.58% win rate, while black pieces clock in at 42.42% wins. They can certainly close when winning, averaging about 51 moves to victory – patience is a virtue!
Opening Repertoire – The Good, the Bad, and the Definitely Interesting
- Queen's Pawn Opening: The star of the show with a spotless 100% win rate in 4 games! Clearly a go-to for starting strong.
- Van t Kruijs Opening: No strangers here either, with an impressive 83.33% success over 6 battles—who knew unconventional openings could bring such joy?
- King's Pawn Opening (various variations): A mixed bag – Leonardis Variation is a sweet spot at 100% wins, but the Knight Variation? Only 25%. There’s room for growth!
- Nimzowitsch Defense: A terror to ammonedem’s scorecard at 0% wins in 4 attempts. Beware this opening if facing ammonedem!
Battle Scars & Comebacks
With a longest losing streak of 10 games, ammonedem knows the taste of defeat intimately. But do not count this warrior out – a comeback rate of almost 64% means surrender is never on the menu. When losing a piece, they still muster a respectable 45.65% win rate, proving resilience is their middle name.
Time & Mood
Thursdays appear to be the "magic day," where ammonedem shines with a 72.73% win rate, while the dreaded Sundays and Mondays yield a bleak 0% – maybe a weekend break is in order? Afternoons around 2 PM are also golden hours, boasting a perfect 100% win rate at that hour. Early mornings, not so much, with win rates at zero past dawn.
Memorable Matches
Their most recent notable victory came with the Van t Kruijs Opening, securing a proud resignation from opponent UD-Arkaron after a strategic assault and swift domination. Conversely, ammonedem experienced a tough loss to douloupan, proving sometimes even the toughest warriors face defeat.
Rivals & Friendlies
ammonedem has locked horns multiple times with tink25 and burt008, winning twice against tink25 but yet to triumph over burt008. Against other foes like mattiaesposito00 and le_wal, ammonedem holds a perfect score – a testament to their tactical prowess and psychological grit.
In the grand scheme, ammonedem is a fighter who's not afraid of the battlefield's ups and downs, weaving tactical surprises with a sprinkle of unpredictability. Every game is a new story, and with a spirit like this, the chessboard will remain a place for thrilling adventures and perhaps, the occasional dramatic blunder.