badruinn is a blitz and rapid chess enthusiast with a rating rollercoaster that would make even the most seasoned thrill-seeker dizzy. Peaking at a blitz rating of 965 in December 2024 and a rapid rating nearing 800, badruinn’s journey through the 64 squares is a testament to persistence over perfection.
The Stats
Blitz: Played over 2,700 games with nearly as many wins as losses (931 wins, 924 losses, 65 draws). This player is never shy about throwing down the gauntlet and loves a fast-paced tactical battle, especially shining with solid openings like the Sicilian Defense (Old Sicilian Variation) boasting a winning rate of over 60%!
Rapid: Fewer games, but a respectable record with over 30 wins and 31 losses. Rapid games show a steadier hand with consistent play around the 730-740 rating mark.
Longest winning streak: 10 games – Proof that on a good day, badruinn can conquer all. Longest losing streak: 9 games – Reminding everyone that even the best have their off days.
Playing Style & Preferences
Despite a modest early resignation rate of just over 2%, badruinn prefers gritty battles extending into endgames (played in nearly 64% of games). An average winning game runs around 57 moves – enough time for a solid coffee break or some intense concentration. Interestingly, the average losing game stretches a bit longer, hinting at a stubborn refusal to give up easily.
Both White and Black pieces are wielded with symmetrical win rates near 48.5%, showing adaptability regardless of color. Tactical awareness is a strong suit, with a remarkable 85% comeback rate after setbacks, proving badruinn’s resilience against the odds.
Quirks & Anecdotes
Badruinn's “tilt factor” sits at 9 – which means frustration flares just enough to keep things spicy but not enough to cost the game entirely. The best time to catch badruinn online? Around 1 AM, when the mind is mysteriously sharper, and the coffee has kicked in. Win rates peak in early afternoon at 13:00 and evening at 18:00, maybe hinting at optimal brainpower cycles or snack breaks fueling success.
Memorable Matches
Most recently, badruinn brilliantly executed a checkmate in a Scandinavian Defense Mieses-Kotrc variation after a well-fought 31-move game. The win was clean and stylish, a reminder that creativity can flourish even in the wild world of rapid play.
Losses still happen, of course, including a tough checkmate defeat against piteroliveira where the inspiring struggle ended on move 26, showing that not all battles can be won—but all provide lessons for the next clash on the board.
Favorite Openings
Blitz: Loves the mysterious “Unknown Opening” with nearly half the games played there, Sicilian Defense variations, and a surprisingly effective Philidor Defense with over 57% wins.
Rapid: Narrower repertoire but with perfect records in the Sicilian Defense and Alekhine’s Defense in the few games played, showing an appetite for sharp, theoretical lines.
Conclusion
All in all, badruinn is the kind of player who makes chess fun. Not a grandmaster yet, but a tenacious competitor always ready for the next bullet or rapid battle—and probably laughing at their own blunders along the way. If you see badruinn online, prepare for a fight full of surprises, comebacks, and maybe the occasional unexpected checkmate.
