Profile: Sja Céc (aka atrhoooo)
Meet Sja Céc, a chess enthusiast who plays under the mysterious guise of "atrhoooo." Known for their rollercoaster rating journey, ranging from rock-bottom 100s to the dizzying heights of 310 in blitz and 306 in rapid chess, Sja has mastered the art of both surprising defeats and glorious comebacks. Their journey in the chess world is as unpredictable as a knight’s fork, filled with enduring battles, sweat, tears, and that infamous "early resignation" rate of just 7% — proving they know when to fight and when to dash off from a losing position.
Chess Style & Stats
- Peak Ratings: Rapid 306, Blitz 310, Daily 546 (yes, daily chess is a different beast!), Bullet 158
- Favorite Openings: Playing the "Top Secret" opening in rapid (a.k.a. their own mystery), but also dabbling in Pirc Defense, King's Pawn, and the French Defense Knight Variation — where they proudly hold a 100% win rate! Talk about specialized skills.
- Win/Loss Record: In rapid chess, Sja has battled through 3,245 games, snagging 1,327 wins but also tasting 1,523 losses — because every great player knows losses are just steps toward greatness.
- Playing Style: Engages in longer games with an average of about 40 moves per win and nearly 60 moves per loss. Patience is a virtue, though occasionally the clock sneaks up at nasty times!
- Comeback Artist: With a comeback rate of 73.78%, if you think Sja is down and out, think again. They bounce back faster than you can say “checkmate.”
- Psychological Insights: Despite a 16% tilt factor (hey, who doesn’t rage-quit a little?), the best time to challenge Sja is early in the morning — around 05:00 — when the mind is fresh and early resignations are less likely.
Recent Battle Highlights
Sja’s latest games have been nothing short of thrilling drama on the 64 squares. Just recently, they pulled off a brilliant victory using the Pirc Defense, forcing their opponent to resign after tactical pressure mounted beyond repair. Not one to back down, in the next game, Sja executed a textbook checkmate in a Scotch Game – only to be humbled by a sneaky Englund Gambit the following day (because every master has their off days, right?).
Fun Facts
- Sja has faced “trygooo,” “patib2009,” and “anglewitch101” multiple times lately — three opponents who might now fear seeing "atrhoooo" in the pairing screens.
- They boast an impressively diverse opening repertoire truncated enigmatically as "Top Secret," suggesting there's more than a little mystery to this player.
- Known to embrace challenges even when out-rated, winning roughly 18.62% of games against significantly stronger foes, proving heart beats titles any day.
- When the going gets tough, the tough play longer — an average moves per loss just shy of 60 moves says Sja fights to the last pawn.
In all, Sja Céc is not just a chess player; they are a captivating story of perseverance, surprise, and colorful chess adventures. Whether it’s their steady endgame crossings or their cheeky gambits, you can count on atrhoooo to keep the chessboard entertaining — with a side of laughs and a sprinkle of mystique.
