bar_skd

Profile Summary: bar_skd

Meet bar_skd, a formidable force on the chess battlefield with a flair for tactical assaults and endgame finesse. Since bursting onto the blitz scene in 2018, bar_skd has battled through thousands of rapid-fire games, crafting a career studded with thrilling victories, heart-wrenching defeats, and countless dramatic draws.

With a peak blitz rating soaring to 2218 in May 2023, bar_skd navigates the complexities of the Owens Defense, Closed Sicilian Defense, and Sicilian Defense French Variation like a grandmaster wielding a paintbrush. Their win rate hovering near 50% in many of these openings reflects a player who knows how to get into the thick of battle and come out swinging.

A true blitz veteran, bar_skd has logged over 13,800 blitz games, winning an impressive 6417 times. Rapid and daily games are a lesser playground, but even there, they showcase a sneaky knack for winning, with a rapid peak rating near 1990 and a daily rating that once hit 800.

Their style? Always up for a fight. Bar_skd rarely resigns early (only 1.79%!), loves the endgame (a hefty 81.39% endgame frequency), and favors long, complex battles with an average of 74 moves per win. One might say they enjoy playing chess marathons rather than sprints, puzzling opponents till the bitter end.

Psychologically resilient, bar_skd boasts a comeback rate of 83.26% and maintains formidable nerve under pressure. However, even seasoned warriors have their off days: a tilt factor of 11 hints at moments when the pieces don't quite obey their master's will.

When do they play best? Early night owls beware around 22:00, the prime time for bar_skd's strategic brilliance.

Fun Facts:

• Longest winning streak clocked: 19 games — almost a full chess tournament!
• Has faced queenoutearly 56 times, with a notable win rate of ~46% against them.
• Famous for finishing games with a flourish — including a swift and elegant checkmate against leenariz in November 2023.

Whether dismantling defenses with a deft Scandinavian Defense or orchestrating a classic Four Knights Game in style, bar_skd is a player with a deep strategic mind and a playful spirit. Expect surprises, bold moves, and the occasional cheeky mate that will make you smile and shake your head at the same time.

In the vast realm of online chess, bar_skd stands as a fierce competitor, a tactical artist, and a relentless seeker of victory — or at the very least, a good fight.