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apthdcl

Location: Paris

Playing Since: 2021-12-24 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 417
17W / 35L / 3D
Rapid: 266
17W / 24L / 2D
Blitz: 785
485W / 420L / 42D
Bullet: 684
632W / 608L / 40D

Player Profile: apthdcl

Meet apthdcl, a chess enthusiast who seems to enjoy riding the rollercoaster of bullet and blitz chess like it's a wild amusement park ride. With a bullet rating peaking at 851 in 2022 and a blitz rating climbing as high as 755 in 2023, apthdcl demonstrates a love for fast-paced games — probably because waiting around doesn't fit their style!

Their blitz journey is like a thriller: from a dizzying 901 rating in 2021 (which then took a scenic detour down to 395) to a respectable 750 in early 2024. It seems their mouse gets some serious cardio from all that clicking. Bullet games tell a similar epic tale, with 1190 games played in 2022 alone — that's dedication sprinkled with a bit of chaos.

Now, don't let the numbers fool you — apthdcl's comeback rate is an impressive 58.72%, and if they've lost a piece? Prepare for a full-on counterattack with a 100% win rate after losing a piece. They clearly thrive when the going gets tough, turning near defeats into mind-boggling victories. On the flip side, their early resignation rate clocks in at 15.15%, probably the result of those “I can’t believe I just blundered” moments.

When it comes to openings, Top Secret seems to be their trusty weapon — a mysterious opening choice leading to a win rate hovering around 50% in bullet and over 52% in blitz. Or maybe, it’s just a really sneaky lie to keep opponents guessing (mission accomplished).

Psychologically, apthdcl is no stranger to the tilt phenomenon, with a tilt factor of 17 — meaning every once in a while, frustration creeps in, but nothing too dramatic. Rated games see them outperform casuals by 24.56%, proving they bring their serious game when the stakes are high.

They shine almost equally whether wielding White (49.79%) or Black pieces (49.15%), showing that color preference is so last century. Their style is patient and endurance-driven: with an average of about 45 moves per game before a win or even a loss, they clearly enjoy savoring the strategic battle, not just quick skirmishes.

Opponent highlight reel? apthdcl has an oddly perfect (100%) winning streak against many players but sadly a 0% win rate against others — a classic “love-to-hate” rivalry dynamic. They have played augdcl a dozen times and ankri444 seven times, suggesting some spicy competition there.

Chess may be a game of kings and queens, but for apthdcl, it’s a wild ride of tactical comebacks, mysterious openings, and just enough tilting to keep things interesting. Whether plotting in bullet or blitz, expect unpredictability, flashes of brilliance, and probably a few facepalms. All in all: a charming, fiercely competitive warrior on the 64 squares.


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Hi apthdcl – personalised feedback on your recent games

What you’re already doing well

  • Piece activity – your bishops often reach aggressive posts (Bc4, Bg5) very quickly.
  • Tactical alertness – you spot forks and pins such as 9.Nd5 in the win vs jonadonv.
  • Fighting spirit – you keep searching for chances even when the position is unclear.
  • Your current personal best: 851 (2022-09-02).

Biggest improvement themes

1️⃣ King safety & castling

Four of your last five losses featured an exposed king. Castle before starting pawn storms or queen adventures.

Illustration (loss vs Boitoigorboito, move 18):


Had you castled earlier, the dangerous pawn could not have reached b2.

2️⃣ One move, one piece

In the win vs JonaDonV you moved the knight Nc3-d5-c3 in the first eight moves. Against stronger opposition every lost tempo hurts. Aim to:

  • Develop each minor piece once in the opening.
  • Occupy the centre with pawns.
  • Castle.

3️⃣ Handling early queen moves

Opponents at your level love …Qf6/…Qh4. The cure is simple – attack the queen while developing.


After five moves White has two pieces out and the queen is centralised, while Black’s queen will be chased around.

4️⃣ A dependable Black repertoire

Instead of improvising with …Qf6 or …Bd6, commit to something simple and repeat it for 20–30 games so the patterns stick:

  • Versus 1.e4 – the Scandinavian (1…d5) or a classical e5 set-up (…Nc6, …Nf6, …Bc5).
  • Versus 1.d4 – a basic King'sIndianSetup (…d6, …Nf6, …g6, …Bg7).

5️⃣ Daily tactics

Tactics decide nearly every 3-minute game you play. Ten minutes of puzzle training a day will rapidly raise your ceiling.

6️⃣ Endgame confidence

Several wins relied on your opponent’s clock. Learn the king & pawn and rook vs king fundamentals so you can finish games cleanly.

Two-week study plan

  1. Play five rapid games (10|0 or 15|10). After each game, annotate before consulting an engine.
  2. Solve 20 tactical puzzles daily.
  3. Watch one short lesson on king safety and castling.
  4. Write down your first 10 moves as White and Black and stick to them for this period.

Your performance at a glance

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Keep practising, stay curious, and your rating will follow. Feel free to reach out with any questions about specific positions—good luck!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
augdcl 3W / 9L / 2D
ankri444 1W / 5L / 1D
ergomba 2W / 4L / 0D
Aruvapandi 3W / 2L / 0D
tsm666 2W / 2L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 785
2024 750
2023 684 755 266 417
2022 754 575 306 467
2021 658 430 303 686
Rating by Year20212022202320242025785266YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 2W / 0L / 0D 0W / 1L / 0D 76.3
2024 0W / 2L / 0D 2W / 0L / 0D 62.0
2023 80W / 60L / 3D 71W / 56L / 7D 44.8
2022 498W / 462L / 35D 486W / 459L / 44D 47.5
2021 16W / 35L / 2D 22W / 35L / 0D 36.8

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 719 347 349 23 48.3%
Top Secret 579 293 268 18 50.6%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 640 336 274 30 52.5%
Unknown Opening 337 164 158 15 48.7%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Four Knights Game Italian Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Vienna Game Falkbeer Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 42 17 23 2 40.5%
Top Secret 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 34 10 22 2 29.4%
Top Secret 23 8 14 1 34.8%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 2
Losing 17 0