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ATENIKO

Playing Since: 2023-03-27 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 369
129W / 109L / 9D
Blitz: 118
0W / 1L / 0D

Player Profile: ATENIKO

Meet ATENIKO, a rapid chess enthusiast whose game history reads like an epic saga of triumphs and near-misses on 64 squares. With a peak rapid rating soaring to 435 in 2023 and a respectable steady rating near 369, ATENIKO is no stranger to intense battles at the board. Despite a humble blitz rating of 118 (just one game played there, but hey, everyone has their favorite arena), ATENIKO’s real strength shines in the rapid format.

Known for wielding the mysterious "Top Secret" opening with a win rate just above 52%, ATENIKO clearly enjoys keeping opponents guessing (and probably scratching their heads). With 247 rapid games played in 2023 alone, this player balances swift attacks and thoughtful plays, averaging about 42 moves per victory and staying in longer duels even in defeats, averaging approximately 55 moves.

Their resilience is notable: ATENIKO boasts a 44% comeback rate and an astonishing 100% win rate after losing a piece — a true phoenix rising from the ashes of material disadvantage. With a longest winning streak of 8 games, and currently on a 1-game winning streak, it's clear that momentum is often on their side (unless the kitty decides otherwise).

Psychological fortitude? A tilt factor of just 10 means ATENIKO doesn't easily lose their cool — well, at least not too often. Although early resignations happen about 7% of the time, perhaps a strategic retreat is sometimes the best play.

Timing is everything, and ATENIKO seems to thrive in the late morning and late evening hours, clocking a perfect 100% win rate at 9 AM and 11 AM, with strong performances late at night too. Sundays appear to be their lucky day, boasting a 76% win rate—new weekend warrior champion, anyone?

When playing white or black, ATENIKO keeps things fairly balanced, with win rates hovering just around 50-53%. And if you manage to snag a win against them? Well, brace yourself, because this player is known to come back swinging with laser-sharp tactical awareness.

Off the board, ATENIKO’s opponent roster reads like an eclectic guest list—from “emma2380” to “ranbaxy69”—some met twice, some only once. Many opponents have suffered a perfect 100% loss rate against ATENIKO, while others have managed to break the streak.

In summary, ATENIKO isn't just a chess player—they're a rapid-fire strategist with a knack for surprises, an iron-clad comeback specialist, and a Sunday-afternoon champion. If intrigue, mystery openings, and resilient spirit had a name, it would be ATENIKO.


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Feedback for ATENIKO

Great job on your recent games! You’ve secured several strong wins through active piece play and tactical awareness, especially noticeable in your sharp attacking games. Here are some key points and suggestions to help you improve further:

Strengths

  • Tactical Awareness: You’re good at spotting concrete tactics like checks and captures that lead to material gain or checkmate, as seen in your recent wins.
  • Active Piece Placement: You effectively use knights and queens to create threats, forcing your opponent’s king into uncomfortable positions.
  • Opening Experimentation: You are trying various openings (Alekhine’s Defense, Petroff Defense, Pirc Defense) which helps broaden your understanding of different pawn structures and plans.

Areas for Improvement

  • Opening Principles: Be cautious with early knight moves like 2.Nh3 in Alekhine Defense — it can limit flexibility and development. Prioritize quick piece development and center control.
  • King Safety: In some games, King safety could be improved by castling earlier or avoiding unnecessary pawn weaknesses around your king. This can help reduce vulnerability to opponent attacks.
  • Endgame Technique: Working on converting small advantages in the endgame will help you close out more games confidently when ahead on material or position.
  • Time Management: Keep an eye on your clock, especially in complex positions. Consistent practice with time controls like 10-minute games can improve your comfort with managing time pressure.

Recommended Next Steps

  1. Review your recent losses carefully, especially the final phases where you were checkmated. Look for recurring tactical motifs you might have missed and understand defensive resources.
  2. Practice basic opening principles: develop knights and bishops before moving the same piece multiple times, control the center, and castle early.
  3. Study simple endgame positions (king + pawn vs. king, rook endings) to build confidence when converting an advantage.
  4. Play longer time control games occasionally to deepen your calculation and planning skills.

You're on a promising path with solid wins and learning from your defeats. Keep analyzing your games and focusing on the fundamentals — improvement will follow steadily!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
elpateabuelascoge 1W / 1L / 0D
emma2380 2W / 0L / 0D
nisanrylldz 1W / 0L / 1D
Uthkarsh Jaiswal 0W / 2L / 0D
t0pnt 1W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2023 118 369

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2023 61W / 54L / 6D 68W / 56L / 3D 50.1

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 42 25 17 0 59.5%
Elephant Gambit 24 14 9 1 58.3%
Amazon Attack 20 11 9 0 55.0%
Amar Gambit 15 7 8 0 46.7%
Barnes Defense 14 5 8 1 35.7%
Alekhine Defense 13 7 6 0 53.9%
French Defense 11 4 6 1 36.4%
Czech Defense 10 9 1 0 90.0%
Petrov's Defense 9 5 3 1 55.6%
Philidor Defense 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Petrov's Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 1
Losing 10 0