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banda256

Playing Since: 2025-02-23 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 1072
9W / 1L / 0D
Blitz: 1037
1010W / 996L / 37D

Meet banda256: The Blitz and Rapid Dynamo

In the ever-turbulent world of chess, banda256 stands as a resilient player with a heart that beats strongest in blitz battles and a knack for rapid-fire victories. Though not yet a grandmaster, banda256's journey is marked by persistence, strategy, and a dash of humor that keeps the game alive—even when the bishops are sneaky and the knights gallivant off the board.

Rating and Performance

In 2025, banda256 achieved a peak blitz rating of 1113 after starting out at a humble 724—a testament to constant improvement and love for the fast-paced side of chess. Rapid play seems to be banda256's secret playground, boasting a perfect 5-0 record and a peak rating of 920. Clearly, when the clock ticks a bit slower, banda256’s moves get even sharper.

Playing Style and Stats

Known for a surgical endgame approach—engaging in endgames nearly 65% of the time—banda256 averages about 54 moves per win, suggesting a patience and tactical flair not often attributed to blitz enthusiasts. Surprisingly humble about early resignations (only 3.1%), this player thrives on comebacks with a formidable 73% comeback rate and a flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece. Sounds like a player who never lets a lost pawn ruin the party.

Psychology at the Board

A modest tilt factor of 11 means banda256 keeps calm amidst the chaos, making sure emotions don’t outplay strategy. However, there's a quirky twist: the win rate difference between rated and casual games is nearly 52%! So perhaps banda256 likes to bring their “A” game when the stakes are just right—and enjoy some friendly chaos when not.

Noteworthy Rivalries and Feats

With over 400 blitz games played—winning just over half—and a longest winning streak of 9 games, banda256 has faced a colorful cast of opponents. Interestingly, they've defeated heman_1995 only 25% of the time but boast a 100% win rate against numerous other players, proving adaptability and determination. Friendly tip: never subestimate their ability to exploit your weaknesses!

Timing is Everything

Hours and days matter to banda256’s magic touch: peak winning time is Sunday with a 58% success rate and an impressive 62.5% at 9 PM, suggesting the best ideas often come after dinner—maybe fueled by snacks or caffeine. Intriguingly, 4 AM and 11 PM see a perfect win rate, making late-night chess sessions suspiciously effective.

In Conclusion

Whether playing with the white pieces or black, blitz or rapid, banda256 showcases a balanced skill set and a playful yet steely approach to the royal game. Underneath that username lies a competitor who combines persistence, strong tactical awareness, and a streak of indomitable spirit (not to mention a flair for legendary comebacks). One thing’s clear: bant256 is a player to watch—just maybe not when you're sleepy or distracted!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
juanserrano03 0W / 1L / 0D
syedarifh7 0W / 1L / 0D
m1xxa 1W / 0L / 0D
jnoudjo 0W / 1L / 0D
mundhrapulkit 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
bbmnmnb 6W / 0L / 0D
guuguugaagaaaaa 5W / 1L / 0D
bcnsubcity 3W / 1L / 0D
heman_1995 1W / 3L / 0D
brunoo2402 2W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1041 1072

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 197W / 173L / 10D 186W / 188L / 9D 58.9

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 377 191 177 9 50.7%
Philidor Defense 74 36 38 0 48.6%
Bishops Opening Boi Variation 18 9 8 1 50.0%
Italian Game 13 4 9 0 30.8%
Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack 13 6 7 0 46.1%
Giuoco Piano Game Main Line Giuoco Pianissimo Variation 11 7 4 0 63.6%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 11 8 3 0 72.7%
Vienna Game Anderssen Defense 10 5 5 0 50.0%
Caro Kann Defense 10 5 5 0 50.0%
Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening 9 5 3 1 55.6%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 5 5 0 0 100.0%
Giuoco Piano Game Main Line Giuoco Pianissimo Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Philidor Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Irish Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 0
Losing 11 2