BaliAyu

Player Profile: BaliAyu

BaliAyu is a tenacious rapid chess player whose rating has danced between 171 and a fiery 390 in the year 2025 — currently sitting at a respectable 238.

Playing Style & Highlights

Known for embracing complexity rather than early foldings, BaliAyu never resigns early and enjoys long, strategic battles, averaging around 29 moves per win and stretching almost 50 moves in losses. Don’t be fooled by their calm demeanor — their endgame skills shine brightly with a 40.91% frequency of pushing games that far.

Interestingly, BaliAyu performs better as Black (45.45% win rate) than White (36.36%), proving that playing second doesn’t mean playing second-best. Their knack for comebacks is admirable with a 22.22% comeback rate and an impressive 100% win ratio after losing a piece — the epitome of turning lemons into lemonade on the chessboard.

Favorite Openings

With a fondness for somewhat offbeat but effective lines, BaliAyu has tried their hand at the Queen’s Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense, Kings Pawn Opening (especially the Tayler Variation), and even Alekhine’s Defense. Performance varies, but the Tayler Opening and some fianchetto love in the Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation bring out their best, boasting a flawless 100% win rate in just a game or two.

Recent Battles & Opponents

BaliAyu’s latest wins read like tales of heroic perseverance:

• Vanquished poppawheelie518 in a thrilling Mikenas Defense contest that ended when the opponent abandoned the game mid-battle.
• Defeated dhruuuvx wielding the King's Pawn Opening, forcing resignation with graceful precision.
• Outmaneuvered kakidu57 in the Tayler Opening, again winning by resignation — BaliAyu’s specialty!

However, like any mortal, BaliAyu has their kryptonite. Opponents such as asmane93 and priyank5893 remain undefeated against them, turning the tables cruelly. Still, sunset victories on Saturdays and perfect Sunday streaks (100% win rate!) prove that the weekend is BaliAyu’s playground.

Psychological Outlook & Quirks

With a low tilt factor of 6, BaliAyu keeps their cool even when the chess gods are merciless. Their performance differs between rated and casual games by about 40.91%, showing they get a serious adrenaline boost when stakes are high — perhaps fueled by that sweet taste of victory! Their most successful hours? Evening and late night (7pm to 10pm) where their brain is most nimble and cunning, catching opponents off guard.

The Bottom Line

BaliAyu is a spirited and resourceful rapid player navigating the battlefield with clever gambits, lurking in the shadows of the endgame, and resiliently bouncing back from setbacks. With a quirky mixture of strategic patience and tactical sharpness, opponents never know what lurks behind that 238 rating — except that they’re in for a tough, entertaining match.