Antibiotik3: The Van Geet Virtuoso
Meet Antibiotik3, a chess player whose rating journey in 2025 reads like a rollercoaster ride through the kingdom of pawns and knights, reaching a dizzying peak rapid rating of 519 before settling at a more humble 213. With 168 rapid games and some blitz battles under their belt, Antibiotik3 keeps the chess board lively, even if the win-loss record (59 wins to 91 losses in rapid) suggests the struggles of a fearless contender rather than a reigning champ.
Known affectionately for a quirky attachment to the Van Geet Opening, Antibiotik3 boasts a flawless 100% win rate in rapid games using it—7 games, 7 wins—proving that sometimes, sticking to an unconventional pet line pays off. The Van Geet variations dominate their playbook, with another juicy 66% success rate in the reversed Nimzowitsch variation. When not charming foes with Van Geet, Antibiotik3 tries their luck with the Alekhine's Defense and the mysterious Queen's Pawn Mikenas Defense, showing a taste for adventurous and less-trodden paths.
Despite facing tough opponents like enzoozne08—who seems to have Antibiotik3's number with a 16.3% win rate—the player shows remarkable fighting spirit. Their comeback skills are exceptional, snagging victories even after material losses, boasting a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece in tactical skirmishes. This resilience pairs with a modest tilt factor of 11, meaning the player occasionally lets frustration simmer but bounces back to strategize anew.
On certain evenings, especially at 9 PM when the moon is just right, Antibiotik3's win rate can soar above 60%, as if the stars align to bless their tactical maneuvers. Sundays and Saturdays are also favorite battlegrounds with win rates hovering above 50%, perfect for weekend warriors looking to seize victories amidst the chaos of life.
While their average rapid games can stretch nearly 50 moves for a win and an even longer 66 moves when the tides turn, Antibiotik3 clearly enjoys the layered depths of middlegame and endgame battles, engaging beyond the opening skirmishes with an endgame frequency topping 65%. Also notable is their early resignation rate, a low 3.92%, showing a stubborn will to fight on regardless of the odds.
Antibiotik3 might not be the most famous grandmaster on the block, but their love for unorthodox openings, epic comebacks, and the enduring quest for improvement make them a fascinating player to watch—whether they're dazzling with Van Geet or bravely surviving adverse positions with tactical wizardry.
