Profile: arhanghelsk – The Perpetual Underdog
Meet arhanghelsk, a determined chess player whose journey through the ranks is the definition of persistence (or stubbornness, depending on who you ask). With a peak rapid rating gently cruising around the 700s, this player knows that chess is not just about crowns and trophies but also about survival and occasional victories!
Rapid Adventures
In rapid games, arhanghelsk has played nearly 400 battles, accumulating a respectable 182 wins amidst close to 190 losses. The opening repertoire feels like a daring explorer’s map, with a love for the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation (65% win rate!) and a passionate commitment to the chaotic Kings Gambit variations. When not throwing caution to the wind with these aggressive openings, they return to trusty Pirc Defense setups, where fortune is less predictable.
Bullet and Blitz: Speedy Misadventures
When the clock ticks dangerously low, arhanghelsk shows a knack for bullet chess with a max rating exceeding 700, demonstrating flashes of brilliance. Blitz is more of a rollercoaster ride—sometimes smooth, often messy—but with moments of pure tactical flair.
Strengths & Quirks
- Comeback King: A staggering 67% comeback rate means never count arhanghelsk out, even if things look grim.
- Win After Losing a Piece: Believe it or not, this player wins 100% of games after losing material—proof that resilience is in their DNA.
- Average Game Length: Wins tend to drag on for about 54 moves, proving patience is a virtue…or just stubbornness refusing to quit.
- Tilt Factor: At an 8% tilt rate, occasional frustration is part of the package, but it never stops the fight.
Fun Facts
arhanghelsk has some sweet spots for when to play—20:00 hours boasts a rock-solid 76% win rate, suggesting a prime time for tactical wizardry (or lucky guesses). Conversely, 11am is less magical with only 21% wins, so maybe mornings aren’t their thing.
Facing tough rivals like lemonscoool results in just a 15% win rate, but arhanghelsk has spotless records (100% win rates!) against a surprising number of opponents, showing they can turn impossible situations around.
In Summary
arhanghelsk is the embodiment of "never give up," a player whose style blends surprising tactical comebacks, bold openings, and the occasional early surrender (just under 8% resignation rate). Whether it’s rapid, bullet, or blitz, this chess warrior is here to fight, to learn, and to occasionally frustrate their opponents with unexpected twists.
