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BabsCheck

Playing Since: 2025-04-24 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 561
1W / 6L / 0D
Rapid: 440
221W / 218L / 38D
Blitz: 179
14W / 16L / 1D

BabsCheck: The Rollercoaster Rapid Ruler

Meet BabsCheck, a fearless rapid chess player whose rating tells a tale of thrilling ups and downs—at one point soaring to an impressive 420 in April 2025 before settling into a respectable mid-200s range. With a penchant for dynamic positions, BabsCheck’s journey through the chessboard is reminiscent of a rollercoaster: plenty of twists, turns, and unexpected loops.

Career Highlights & Style

With 90 wins, 99 losses, and 15 draws in rapid games, BabsCheck never shies away from a fight—and has learned the fine art of bouncing back, boasting a notable 60% comeback rate after setbacks. However, black pieces can be a bit trickier, with a win rate around 41.6% compared to 46.6% with white.

Known for an early resignation rate of 12.1%, BabsCheck knows when to cut losses and reset for the next battle—a strategy admired by some and questioned by others. Endgames happen fairly often (42% frequency), and wins usually take their sweet time, averaging around 48 moves per win. Patience and persistence are clearly part of the toolkit.

Opening Adventures

True to the nickname, BabsCheck commands a diverse opening arsenal, shining brightest with the Queen’s Pawn Accelerated London System and Mikenas Defense, where the win rates hit a dazzling 71% and 83%, respectively. The Philidor Defense and Englund Gambit are also favorites—because who doesn’t love mixing things up and keeping opponents guessing?

Though some openings like the Van ’t Kruijs haven’t been as kind (a rough 0% win rate), the adventurous spirit is undeniable. Opponents beware: this player loves to spring tactical surprises and isn’t afraid to dance with risky lines.

Notable Rivals & Memorable Matches

BabsCheck has sparred often with username emmababs299, holding a middling win rate near 57%—proof that sibling rivalry or close matchups fuel the fire. Recent checkmate victories against players like oof_xherry and marioklevi demonstrate a sharp tactical eye, lining up beautiful finishes often starting with bold moves like 2.Qg4 in Kings Pawn openings.

When Does BabsCheck Shine?

Expect peak performance on Thursdays and Mondays, with win rates topping above 54%, and don’t be fooled—early mornings around 5:00 AM appear to be BabsCheck’s secret weapon time. Perhaps the chessboard comes alive best before the coffee fully kicks in!

The Quirks and Quarks

With a “tilt factor” of 7, BabsCheck occasionally lets the frustration show—especially after tough losses, but it’s all part of the passionate chess persona. Plus, a whopping 44% difference in win rate between rated and casual games tells us that this player saves the best moves for the serious stage.

In a nutshell, BabsCheck is that unpredictable friend who might lose spectacularly one day and then dazzle you with a brilliant checkmate the next. If you want a game full of surprises, excitement, and the occasional dramatic flourish—look no further. Just remember: expect the unexpected!

Game to watch: The dazzling checkmate against oof_xherry, featuring a swift and stunning 19-move finish that blends bold queen maneuvers with tactical finesse.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
mick_vities 0W / 1L / 0D
dg1000q 0W / 1L / 0D
daiseizon 0W / 1L / 0D
ryuwol02 0W / 1L / 0D
elchessnoobx 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
didi-walker 5W / 13L / 2D
ezadrilevrai 1W / 7L / 0D
emmababs299 4W / 0L / 3D
kimroner 3W / 2L / 0D
presidentrichardson 3W / 0L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 199 777

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 69W / 70L / 9D 59W / 76L / 15D 55.4

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening 52 26 22 4 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 32 10 17 5 31.2%
Philidor Defense 20 10 10 0 50.0%
Bishops Opening 13 4 8 1 30.8%
Englund Gambit 12 6 5 1 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 12 8 3 1 66.7%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 10 7 2 1 70.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense 9 6 3 0 66.7%
Van t Kruijs Opening 8 1 7 0 12.5%
Van Geet Opening 7 2 5 0 28.6%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 0
Losing 9 9