Nathan Warren (aka Arviah) - The Rollercoaster Rapid Rookie
Meet Nathan Warren, a courageous rapid chess combatant whose rating journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster more than a smooth climb to grandmaster glory. In 2022, Nathan soared to a peak rapid rating of 630 only to gracefully tumble down to the 280s — proving that every chess hero's path includes more than a few unexpected twists and turns.
Known in the community by the enigmatic username Arviah, Nathan embraces a playing style full of endings, with a penchant for long, drawn-out battles. His games average nearly 36 moves to win but stretch out to a marathon 66 moves in losses—because why rush defeat when you can savor it?
Strengths and Signature Moves
- Excels with the Englund Gambit boasting a win rate of an impressive 66.67%. Take that, established openings!
- Effortlessly dishes out shiny checkmate victories but sometimes accepts resignation as a noble end — after 23 wins by resignation, Nathan clearly knows when to throw in the towel with dignity.
- Thrives most when playing Black pieces, winning nearly 43% of those encounters, proving that sometimes it's better to be a dark horse.
The Psychological Edge
Nathan’s comeback rate is a heroic 57%, showing when they're down a piece or two, they're just warming up for an exciting comeback. But beware the tilt factor — at a mild 6, rest assured that Nathan’s resilience won’t crumble after a tough streak. The longest losing streak? A brutal 6 games in a row, followed by a modest current drought of 4 losses, but the fight goes on.
When to Challenge Nathan
For best odds, try challenging Nathan dead of night around midnight or during the mysterious 3 AM hour — times when their win rate rockets to 100% and 66.67% respectively. Mondays are surprisingly productive, with a 66.67% win rate, while Sundays... not so much.
Recent Moments of Glory and Defeat
On December 22, 2022, Nathan pulled off a swift tactical strike over Daxx_alt with the Scandinavian Defense - Mieses-Kotrc Variation, winning by resignation in under two minutes. A graceful finish, showcasing keen awareness to end games early when opportunity knocks.
But not every battle ends in triumph; Nathan recently faced off against toxicsnipermonkey and suffered a loss in a Modern Defense slugfest. A tough lesson, but chess is as much about resilience as it is about winning.
Final Tidbits
Despite a lifelong love affair with the game showing proudly through over 39 rapid games played in 2022, Nathan's journey is only beginning. Each loss is another story, each win, a celebration. So, next time you encounter Arviah on the board, don’t underestimate the humble warrior who thrives in chaos and loves a good gambit.
Stay sharp, or you might just find yourself part of Nathan Warren’s next comeback story!