Shahid Gaines (babysha1980) - Chess Enthusiast Extraordinaire
Meet Shahid Gaines, a chess player with a knack for battling it out on the 64 squares with vigor, flair, and just the right amount of stubbornness. Often going by the username babysha1980, Shahid has been navigating the ups and downs of chess ratings since 2011, proving that perseverance truly is the name of the game.
Shahid's peak Rapid rating soared to an impressive 1466 in May 2016, while his Blitz peak was a spicy 1458 back in August 2011. Sure, the Bullet rating may only hit 1083, but hey, that's just proof that rapid-fire decisions aren’t everyone’s cup of tea! And for the Daily chess lovers, his highest stands at a neat 1200.
Playing Style & Stats
- Win rate across formats: Nearly balanced in Rapid with wins just shy of losses — shows Shahid never backs down from a challenge.
- Tactical tenacity: A fantastic 78% comeback rate—lost a piece? No problem, Shahid’s got tricks up his sleeve.
- Likes long games: His games average about 60 moves per win, so expect serious battles and not early surrenders.
- White vs Black: Plays White with a slightly better success rate (48.12%) than Black (43.83%), because first-move advantage isn’t just a myth.
- Endgame wizardry: Engages the endgame often, with a hearty frequency of 61.14% — the real sign of a seasoned strategist.
Favorite Openings
Shahid likes to keep his opponents guessing. From the mysterious "Top Secret" to the classic French Defense Knight Variation and the Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense—all boasting a flawless 100% win rate in his hands (in limited games, so don’t tell the Grandmasters). He’s no stranger to the Bishop's Opening either, mastering it about two-thirds of the time.
Notable Games & Recent Performance
Shahid’s most recent victory was a sharp finish against Sruj111 by checkmate, dancing elegantly through a French Defense Normal Variation. With moves like 26. gxf7+ and a dazzling 36. Rfxf8#, it was a tactical delight—proof that Shahid saves his fireworks for the final act.
Of course, not every battle ends in victory. Shahid recently took a loss against ma7s3OD despite a solid fight in the Alapin Sicilian Defense. But with a longest winning streak of 12 games and a longest (temporary!) losing streak of 13, he proves chess is a rollercoaster—buckle up!
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Shahid's best time to play is around 9 AM — early bird catches the chessworm!
- He’s no quitter, but his early resignation rate is a humble 4.86% — sometimes even legends need a breather.
- He has played over 5,000 rapid games, which might explain why his thumbs have calluses. True dedication!
- The "Top Secret" opening actually means a whole bunch of clever strategies, because who wants to give away all their secrets?
Whether you call him Shahid or babysha1980, one thing’s for sure: this player’s love for chess is as enduring as the age-old battle between bishops and knights. Keep an eye on him—he’s always plotting his next clever trap!
