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AOD1979

Playing Since: 2023-03-24 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 1989
15W / 14L / 4D
Blitz: 2003
5425W / 5338L / 678D

Profile of Chess Virtuoso: AOD1979

Meet AOD1979, a lightning-fast blitz battler with a rating that’s danced its way to an impressive peak of 2266 as of March 2025. Starting from humble beginnings, with a blitz rating barely nudging 793 earlier in 2023, this player quickly forged a path through the chaos of the clock to become a formidable opponent in the arena of rapid decisions and tactical brilliance.

If chess were a theatrical performance, AOD1979’s style would be a gripping drama mixed with a bit of comedy. Known for an exceptional comeback rate of 91.93% and a carefree attitude towards early resignations (only 1.35%), this player never seems to run out of fight—even when the board looks bleak and the clock is snarling. Just imagine standing opposite them, confident of a victory, only to realize they've been plotting a sneaky turnaround all along!

Their most feared arena? Blitz, obviously. Over 10,000 blitz games played with nearly even wins and losses (5424 wins vs 5338 losses), showcasing stamina and resilience. AOD1979’s average move count per win oscillates around 84 moves, meaning they like to squeeze the tension and stretch the drama into a true endgame tussle. Speaking of endgames, they also keep a keen eye here, engaging in endgames in nearly 87% of their games!

Opening buffs beware: AOD1979 regularly deploys the Scandinavian Defense (over 2100 games!) and has a nearly 48% win rate with it. Other honorable mentions in their repertoire include the Caro-Kann Defense, Sicilian Defense, and the venerable London System, each wielded with enough tactical flair to make opponents think twice.

Time-wise, they're not your usual morning-person warrior either. Their best fighting hours seem to be around the early morning (4 AM just might be their secret weapon) and a sneaky peak mid-afternoon hour at 13:00, boasting nearly 50% win rates during these times—maybe the hour of the chess tiger?

Whether it’s a nail-biter win on time (often winning through timeout, 1583 wins) or by resignation (an impressive 3078 wins), AOD1979 knows how to keep the scoreboard ticking. Everyone loves a sneaky checkmate, and with 778 wins via checkmate, the trophy cabinet must be filling up nicely.

Not everything is rosy, however, as even legends stumble: AOD1979’s longest losing streak stands at a humbling 16 games. But don’t count this player down for long — the longest winning streak of 17 games assures us that comebacks are very much part of their forte.

The recent game highlights their tactical daring: a Sicilian Defense sequence where they kept their cool, navigating intricate pawn storms and piece maneuvers before clinching victory on time. It’s chess marathoning at its best, often ending just a heartbeat away from either king's demise or clock expiration.

In rapid games, while less frequently seen, AOD1979 still boasts a respectable peak of 2154, proving versatility beyond just blitz battles. If you ever get a chance to face them, be prepared for a player who mixes solid opening knowledge with resilience, tactical resourcefulness, and a touch of unpredictability.

In short: AOD1979 is the type of chess player who will make you admire their grit, chuckle at their lucky escapes, and respect their unyielding will to fight till the very last move. Whether you’re an aspiring challenger or a casual onlooker, this chess story is one worth following.

Profile generated based on extensive game and statistical data up to April 2025.


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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2003
2024 2015 1989
2023 2221 1987
Rating by Year20232024202522211987YearRatingBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 397W / 379L / 60D 373W / 414L / 46D 87.6
2024 1289W / 1231L / 159D 1170W / 1330L / 185D 86.9
2023 1121W / 958L / 126D 1089W / 1040L / 106D 84.7

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 2166 1033 1001 132 47.7%
Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation 513 230 247 36 44.8%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 455 222 206 27 48.8%
Sicilian Defense Open Variation 426 205 193 28 48.1%
French Defense Exchange Variation 290 142 125 23 49.0%
Caro Kann Defense 248 124 112 12 50.0%
Sicilian Defense Open 221 104 97 20 47.1%
Ruy Lopez Opening Morphy Defense Exchange Normal Variation 177 91 80 6 51.4%
London System 177 89 78 10 50.3%
Sicilian Defense Normal Line 171 77 83 11 45.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 9 5 3 1 55.6%
Queens Pawn Opening Krause Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Ruy Lopez Opening Berlin Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Birds Opening Froms Gambit 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Reti Opening Dutch Variation 2 0 1 1 0.0%
Sicilian Defense Open 2 0 2 0 0.0%
English Opening Symmetrical Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense Open Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Pirc Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 17 0
Losing 16 1
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