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Ariel

Username: ArielTheGuitarist

Location: Monterrey

Playing Since: 2024-03-05 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 373
833W / 853L / 200D

ArielTheGuitarist: A Chess Story of Passion and Resilience

Born from a unique blend of creativity and strategic sharpness, ArielTheGuitarist has carved a niche in the competitive chess scene. Known for a reflective yet determined approach, this player’s journey is chronicled by rapid rating surges and an adventurous spirit on the board. In 2024, ArielTheGuitarist dazzled opponents in rapid play with a soaring rating peak of 968, overcoming challenges with over a thousand games to his credit and engaging in battles that fused technique with intuition.

The evolution continued into 2025, with rapid ratings still holding steady and hints of improvement in tactical decision-making. Despite facing the inevitability of defeat—reflected in a nearly equal balance of wins, losses, and draws—the player’s commitment to refining his game shines through. His style speaks of a deep strategic understanding, manifesting in a diverse opening repertoire. Whether experimenting with the Scandinavian Defense, venturing into the Four Knights Game, or mastering the nuances of the Queens Pawn variations, ArielTheGuitarist shows an eclectic taste for openings that challenge both him and his adversaries.

Beyond raw statistics, his playing style narrates a story of calculated risk and measured aggression. A methodical player who averages more than 52 moves in wins and just over 56 in losses, he has been known to rescue seemingly lost positions thanks to an impressive comeback rate of over 57% and a flawless record in win‐rate after losing a piece. These numbers underline his psychological endurance on the board—a tilt factor rated at only 8 and a remarkable ability to recalibrate his strategy after setbacks.

Performance by day and by hour reveals an adaptable, round-the-clock competitor. Notably, Saturdays emerge as a stronghold with nearly a 50% win rate, while the overall tactical awareness, psychological trends, and steady improvement in rapid play underscore a player who thrives in the high stakes of competitive chess.

In essence, ArielTheGuitarist is not merely a chess player but a lifelong student of the game, continuously evolving through each match, every opening, and all the complex positions that populate his vibrant chess career. His biography is testimony to dedication, strategic diversity, and the beauty of returning to the board, always with passion and the sound of guitar strings in his heart.


🆚 Opponent Insights

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vlt22 1W / 0L / 0D
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Alexandro Armenta 1W / 2L / 0D
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mohamadsobhey 0W / 3L / 0D
wasonnavajas666 1W / 2L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 351
2024 344 1200
Rating by Year20242025351344YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 122W / 108L / 33D 109W / 125L / 28D 60.7
2024 245W / 265L / 53D 254W / 255L / 59D 60.1

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 1497 660 684 153 44.1%
Top Secret 116 56 43 17 48.3%
Scandinavian Defense 10 3 7 0 30.0%
Scotch Game 4 0 3 1 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 2 0 1 1 0.0%
French Defense Knight Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Indian Game Black Knights Tango 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 0
Losing 8 1