awfullsun

Profile Summary: awfullsun

Meet awfullsun, a chess adventurer who's been dancing with the 64 squares for years, battling through ups, downs, and the occasional “what was I thinking?” moment. With a rapid rating peaking at 1377, awfullsun has demonstrated steadfast dedication to the game — and an equally steadfast knack for bouncing back, boasting a remarkable comeback rate of over 77% after losing a piece. Talk about resilience!

Playing Style & Performance

Known for their marathon bouts, awfullsun averages nearly 70 moves per win and even more per loss, proving patience is a virtue (or they simply never want the game to end). Strategic and stubborn, their endgame frequency stands tall at 74%, showing a preference for grinding down opponents in the late stages rather than quick-fire finishes.

Whether wielding White or Black, awfullsun plays with a steady hand: a nearly 50% win rate with White and a respectable 42.75% when on the Black side. But beware: if their mental chessboard gets rattled, they might tilt—though luckily, with a tilt factor around 20, they keep calm enough to avoid catastrophic blunders.

Opening Repertoire

When it comes to openings, awfullsun favors classical approaches. The Italian Game, especially its Knight Attack variation, is clearly a personal favorite, with a solid 64% win rate in that line. Other trusted weapons include the Philidor Defense and the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation, where the win rates hover around a respectable 49-54%. It's clear that awfullsun appreciates sound structure and tactical opportunities over flashy, unorthodox gambits. Though, surprise — something called "Top Secret" has snuck into the repertoire with decent results. Mysterious, indeed.

Psychological Trends & Game Rhythm

Determined but human, awfullsun has a recommended “best time of day to play” stamped at 4 AM. Whether this means they’re a night owl or just happen to take advantage of sleepy opponents is open for debate. Their win rates peek around 50% early morning hours, while the evening rush sees a bit more volatility.

They tend to resign early just a little over 1% of the time, suggesting they fight tooth and nail until the bitter end more often than most. And if they lose a piece, don’t count them out — their fightback win rate is almost 41%.

Memorable Moments

In a recent rapid game played in June 2025, awfullsun triumphed against a formidable opponent named Magnus12312423523 by resignation, showcasing cool-headed tactical prowess on the Four Knights Game - Italian Variation. The game featured classic positional play, culminating in awfullsun’s precise exchange sacrifice and powerful endgame technique.

Record & Stats

• Total Rapid Games: Over 30,000
• Rapid Wins: 14,471
• Rapid Losses: 15,033
• Rapid Draws: 1,889
• Blitz and Bullet experience with respectable performances, but rapid is where the heart truly lies.

Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: 13 games — a neat hat-trick plus a few!
• Longest losing streak: 20 games — because every hero’s journey has plot twists.
• Wins by checkmate and resignation almost evenly split, proving awfullsun both ends games swiftly and exerts relentless pressure.

In summary, awfullsun is the type of player who may not yet be featured in the Grandmaster hall of fame, but who combines fiery fighting spirit, strong fundamentals, and a knack for tricky positioning. A reliable sparring partner, a patient grinder, and a fighter who never surrenders — awfullsun is steadily making their mark on the chess battlefield.

Keep an eye on them; the best is yet to come (or at least a few more epic comebacks)!