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Apocalypse4All

Playing Since: 2023-01-14 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 267
114W / 117L / 20D

Profile Summary: Apocalypse4All

Meet Apocalypse4All, a fearless warrior on the rapid chess battlefield! With a peak rating of 562 attained in early 2023, Apocalypse4All proves that every apocalypse has its champions – even in chess.

Specializing in the rapid time control, Apocalypse4All thrives in battles that last around 50 moves, showing remarkable tenacity with an average decisive game lasting roughly 52 moves. This player’s opening repertoire is as eclectic as their username suggests, favoring spicy gambits and robust defenses alike. The Englund Gambit stands out as a signature weapon, boasting a blazing 75% win rate across 20 fierce engagements. Alongside that, the Reti Opening and Scandinavian Defense serve as a versatile arsenal with respectable win rates hovering around the 50% mark.

Not one to shy away from hardship, Apocalypse4All demonstrates a 62% comeback rate – equal parts chess Houdini and relentless gladiator. While early resignations occur in just over 10% of games, they often come from strategic decisions rather than surrender. Tactical awareness shines especially in endgames, encountered in nearly half of their matches, where an average of 48 moves keep their opponents alert.

Playing Style & Mental Skills

With a Tilt Factor rating of 7, Apocalypse4All is human enough to get frustrated yet resilient enough to bounce back quickly. The best time to catch this player unleashing their storm is mysteriously at 2 AM — when the world sleeps and the apocalypse apparently awakens.

As the statistics suggest, Apocalypse4All fights tenaciously when down material, winning nearly 39% of such uphill battles. But be warned: their longest losing streak stands at 7 games — a veritable dark night of the soul that only fuels their fiery return.

Memorable Moments

In their latest triumph, Apocalypse4All elegantly dispatched opponent csutton57 by resignation after a meticulous assault involving a timely bishop sacrifice and thorough positional dominance. For an intriguing look at this masterpiece, check out the game
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Head-to-Head Highlights

Apocalypse4All has tested their mettle against a wide array of challengers. They’ve maintained a perfect winning record against players like olgakobetc, zksq, and even the formidable magnusceaser. However, the nemesis title might go to yatozkami12, where the win rate dips to a challenging 30%. Regardless, the fight continues!

Rapid Progress Tracker

From early 2023’s rating rollercoaster (peaking beautifully at 562 before settling in the mid-200s), Apocalypse4All shows promising growth in 2025, nudging their rapid rating slightly higher towards 283. Steady, if not explosive — just like a true apocalypse, slowly but surely reshaping the landscape.

Rapid Rating20232025274267YearRapid Rating

Summary

If you’re seeking a rapid chess player who combines unpredictable openings, gritty comebacks, and a dash of midnight madness, Apocalypse4All is your go-to. Whether throwing down the Englund Gambit or navigating deep endgames, this player delivers entertainment, challenge, and an apocalyptic flair all rolled into one.


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Feedback for Apocalypse4All

You've been showing a strong fighting spirit and tactical awareness in your recent games! Here are some insights and suggestions to help you improve further:

Strengths

  • Opening play: You handle the Scandinavian and related Queen's Pawn openings well, often gaining good activity early on. Moves like Bb5+ and quick Nf3 show you know how to develop with tempo.
  • Tactical vision: You spot critical tactics effectively, especially capturing opportunities like Nxd5 and Bxg7 sacrifices to disrupt the opponent’s king safety.
  • Endgame technique: Your endgame conversions are solid, capitalizing on material and positional advantages responsibly to secure wins.

Areas to Focus On

  • King safety: In a few losses, premature exposure or mobility loss of your king led to quick mating nets. Be mindful to castle early and avoid unnecessary weaknesses around your king, especially in sharp openings.
  • Handling opponent’s counterattacks: Some losses showed difficulty in effectively parrying strong counterattacks, e.g., in complex middle games ending with opponent launches on your king or vital squares. Practice defensive techniques and consider fortifying central and king-side defenses.
  • Time management: While you avoid severe time trouble often, some precision could be improved by evaluating critical positions more quickly in time pressure, which might help avoid tactical oversights.

Suggestions for Improvement

  • Review classical games in Scandinavian Defense and Nimzowitsch variations to deepen strategic themes, such as piece activity and pawn structure.
  • Work on middle-game tactic puzzles emphasizing king safety and defense to improve resilience under pressure.
  • Practice playing with increment or longer time controls occasionally to explore complex positions more deeply and develop patience and calculation skills.

Keep up the great work and continue learning from each game. Each your victory and defeat is a valuable step in progress!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
yatozkami12 3W / 5L / 2D
yatozkami 2W / 2L / 0D
bomber074 2W / 1L / 0D
ali7asaad 1W / 1L / 0D
dawidosopti 2W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 267
2023 274
Rating by Year20232025274267YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 23W / 21L / 5D 19W / 26L / 1D 55.3
2023 40W / 31L / 7D 32W / 39L / 7D 52.0

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Australian Defense 45 26 14 5 57.8%
Barnes Defense 25 8 16 1 32.0%
Amazon Attack 25 11 9 5 44.0%
Scandinavian Defense 22 13 9 0 59.1%
Alekhine Defense 17 4 13 0 23.5%
Amar Gambit 14 7 6 1 50.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 10 2 8 0 20.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 10 4 5 1 40.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 10 3 6 1 30.0%
French Defense 8 3 4 1 37.5%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 6 0
Losing 7 2