Profile Summary: attan_1
Meet attan_1, a tenacious chess enthusiast whose rapid rating journey resembles a rollercoaster more thrilling than a grandmaster's bluff! Peaking at 684 in Rapid chess by May 2025, attan_1 has shown a knack for bouncing back with a comeback rate over 56%, proving that giving up is not in their vocabulary—except for those rare early resignations (just 10.5%, because who likes losing badly anyway?).
Known for their courageous opening play, attan_1 favors aggressive and tricky lines. The Modern Defense is a personal favorite, boasting an impressive 72.7% win rate in Rapid games. Other beloved openings include the King's Pawn Opening (King's Knight Variation) and the quirky Van ’t Kruijs Opening, both offering win rates north of 60%. Clearly, attan_1 enjoys keeping opponents on their toes from move one.
When it comes to time controls, their heart beats fastest in Rapid games, clocking in over 300+ games with a solid winning record (159 wins to 141 losses). Blitz and Bullet styles showcase a dogged fighter attitude with tactical surprises but also some room for growth—like the occasional wild tactical skirmish that leads to unexpected results.
Fun fact: attan_1's best chess hours seem to be in the dead of night and early morning (2 a.m. is prime time!), perhaps because who else can concentrate when the rest of the world is asleep? Surprisingly, they're not too shabby under pressure, winning 40.8% of games even after losing a piece. Clearly, attan_1 never says die without a fight.
Despite a tilt factor of 8 (translation: slight keyboard-slamming moments), this player keeps their cool better than most. They're not just a strategist but also a creator of memorable games, with notable wins often time-capped by using every second on the clock or clinching victory by checkmate.
Recent Highlights
- In a recent Rapid duel versus ahmadsungjiwoo, attan_1 demonstrated masterful patience and a flair for the dramatic, winning on time after an intense fight in the Italian Game opening.
- Another thrilling victory was a stylish checkmate using the Van ’t Kruijs Opening against Bde54, cementing attan_1’s status as a creative attacker.
While losses like the recent one to Bigodaoo sting, they are stepping stones in the quest for glory. With a longest winning streak of 9 games and a current losing streak of just one, attan_1 is clearly on an upward journey that promises exciting chess battles ahead.
antan_1’s motto? “Why play safe when you can play brilliant... and occasionally spectacularly reckless?”
