Profile Summary: Rongon (username: arikrahman)
Meet Rongon, a tenacious chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is nothing short of a thrilling rollercoaster ride. Balancing cunning tactics with occasional moments of despair, Rongon’s games are a testament to resilience and spirited play.
Rating & Playing Style
Rongon’s peak ratings include an impressive 1370 Blitz in late 2024, a solid 1130 Rapid, and a sharp 1315 Bullet rating. Despite a humble Daily rating hovering around the mid-200s, this player proves that rapid-fire attacking and blitz battles are their true calling.
With an early resignation rate of just under 5% and a comeback rate soaring at over 69%, you can bet this is a fighter who never surrenders without a good struggle. Average games stretch over 59 moves to victory, showing a patient and persistent approach, even if it sometimes leads to an occasional dramatic loss.
Opening Secrets & Favorite Gambits
Rongon's opening repertoire is a closely guarded mystery, fittingly named “Top Secret”, played in nearly 1400 Blitz games with a steady 52.5% win rate — making it clear they prefer to keep opponents guessing. They’ve also dabbled in some classics like the Indian Game (100% win rate in one game!) and the Panov Attack in the Caro-Kann, proving a taste for both tactical adventures and solid positional battles.
Tactical Awareness & Psychological Profile
Known for pulling rabbits out of hats and snatching victories after tough breaks on the board, Rongon boasts a win rate after losing a piece just shy of 49%. However, when things turn sour, their tilt factor of 12 suggests occasional bouts of frustration — a charming reminder that even grandmasters were once mere mortals.
Preferably playing around 10 AM, 5 AM, and 5 PM, this chess warrior’s highlight hour is 10 PM, when mysterious powers might kick in... or maybe just the caffeine.
Recent Battles
One of their latest wins was a thrilling game against cschambers, clinched by resignation thanks to clever pressure and precise endgame technique in the Indian Game opening. Yet, losses do come, like the recent defeat to king0953 via a hard-fought Sicilian Defense clash. But as any chess player knows: every loss is a future win in disguise!
Personality & Fun Facts
Rongon is a player who lives for the challenge, often engaging with opponents from all walks of chess life, boasting a sizeable opponent list peppered with familiar rivals. This player’s resilience is commendable, with a notable longest winning streak of 12 games and an equal-length losing streak that tests their mettle.
When not battling on the virtual boards, Rongon probably enjoys plotting their next “Top Secret” maneuver — or at least dreaming about it — proving that in chess, as in life, persistence and a bit of mystery are the keys to success.