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