baeqq

Profile Summary: baeqq

Meet baeqq, the rapid chess enthusiast who has journeyed from humble beginnings at a modest rating around 380 to a peak rapid rating of 859 in August 2023 — proving that persistence and maybe a dash of stubbornness matter more than talent alone. While not quite a grandmaster yet, baeqq's steady climbs and occasional slip-ups on the rating rollercoaster make for an entertaining saga with enough wins to keep the scoreboard blinking and enough losses to fuel clutch comeback stories.

Playing mostly rapid chess, baeqq has played over 700 rapid games with just shy of a 52% win rate when playing white, and a respectable 49% when taking black. Their opening repertoire is a charming mix of classics and surprises: the King's Pawn Opening, Scandinavian Defense, and French Defense are staple choices, boasting win rates often above 60%, reflecting a fondness for solid, battle-tested openings. Yet, beware the Three Knights Opening—that one seems to be baeqq's personal nemesis, with a win rate below 22%.

Tactical awareness? Absolutely! With a comeback rate over 71%, baeqq refuses to fold under pressure and often bounces back after losing a piece with nearly 47% success. But beware if they get tilted—there’s an 8% tilt factor, which means they might mutter a few expletives and curse their coffee cup after a tough loss. Interestingly, their best time to play is at 11pm when the brain might be foggy, but the instincts sharp.

When it comes to streaks, baeqq has proudly hit a 7-win streak once, fueling dreams of chess stardom, although the harsh reality of an 8-game losing streak confirms that even heroes have their kryptonite. Rapid games dominate baeqq’s passion, with fewer adventures into blitz and bullet, where scores hover humbly below 630 and 320 respectively—maybe a sign that speed chess is less their style, or just a preference for pondering their moves longer.

Their recent games have been a rollercoaster: a beautifully fought win using the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation in May 2025, a solid French Defense victory, and a gritty win in the Queen’s Pawn Opening-Chigorin variation. However, not every day is a good day in the trenches of online chess battles—recent losses show that even baeqq’s carefully crafted strategies can be outmaneuvered.

Off the board, baeqq might just be the kind of player who sighs at early resignation rates hovering around 12%, proving sometimes when the going gets tough, the tough take a nap.

All in all, baeqq’s chess journey is a blend of grit, growth, and the delightful unpredictability of every game—check, mate, or just a humble blunder.