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BariqueLaPipe

Playing Since: 2023-08-26 (Active)

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Daily: 959
21W / 22L / 0D
Rapid: 1090
987W / 915L / 94D
Blitz: 710
188W / 139L / 16D
Bullet: 409
4W / 2L / 0D

Profile Summary: BariqueLaPipe

Overview: BariqueLaPipe is a dynamic chess competitor whose evolution over the past few years showcases impressive growth in rating and performance. Known for a balanced approach in diverse time controls—Rapid, Blitz, Daily, and even Bullet—this player has steadily honed their skills, adapting both their opening repertoire and overall style to meet the challenges of modern chess.

Journey Through the Years

Starting with a strong showing in rapid games, BariqueLaPipe has seen a steady rise, reaching a peak Rapid rating of 923 in 2025 from 738 in 2023. Their progression in Daily and Blitz formats is equally notable with similar year-on-year improvements, demonstrating a systematic approach to refining tactical and positional play. Even in the fast-paced realm of Bullet chess, the player has gradually built up competitive ratings, reflecting persistent improvement and resilience under time pressure.

Playing Style and Tactical Edge

Their playing style is characterized by thoughtful endgame play—evident from the fact that nearly two-thirds of games transition into the endgame—and a propensity to capitalize on comeback opportunities. With an impressive comeback rate of nearly 72% and an astounding win rate after losing material in critical moments, BariqueLaPipe clearly stands out as a tactically aware competitor. Average moves per win and loss also reveal a methodical approach to gameplay: every victory is the result of balanced patience and consolidated endgame technique.

Openness to Variety

In the realm of openings, BariqueLaPipe has mastered more than a hundred different lines—from the robust Caro-Kann Defense and the dynamic Scandinavian Variation to intricately prepared systems like the Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation. This versatility not only demonstrates a deep theoretical knowledge but also reflects the player’s willingness to explore creative and innovative responses to opponents' setups. Such a wide-ranging repertoire has played a significant role in their successes across various time formats.

Psychological and Temporal Insights

The mental toughness and strategic awareness are further reflected in their low tilt factor and measured differences between rated and casual encounters, a testament to strong psychological resilience. Time performance data shows that BariqueLaPipe displays peaks of activity on Monday and mid-week, with notable success even in off-peak hours. This adaptability to different time commitments and varying energy levels underlines a disciplined training regimen and robust competitive mindset.

Legacy and Ongoing Development

From early rapid improvements to finely tuned blitz and bullet strategies, BariqueLaPipe’s chess career is defined by a consistent evolution in both skill and strategy. Their rich and diverse opening portfolio, coupled with a cautious yet aggressive blend of tactical foresight and technical endgame play, has earned them a reputation as an adaptable and formidable opponent. As the journey continues, fans and competitors alike eagerly watch for the next peak in performance, confident that this player will keep pushing boundaries on the chessboard.

In summary, BariqueLaPipe embodies the spirit of modern chess, balancing creativity with precision, and continuing to evolve in a sport that demands both intellectual rigor and psychological strength.


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Hi BariqueLaPipe! 👋

Your recent progress

Peak Rapid so far: 1240 (2025-07-31)
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What already works

  • Consistent repertoire. With White you reach London-/Zukertort-type setups; with Black you rely on the Caro-Kann or Modern. Familiar structures = faster decisions.
  • Tactical alertness. Wins vs abwswy and Leopardgreco show you spot forks (Nxd5!), loose-piece picks (Bxc7!) and mating nets efficiently.
  • Piece activity. You routinely centralise rooks and queens early—excellent at this rating range.

Largest improvement opportunities

  1. King safety first. Losses to dhewo01 and Yangonthar234 started with pawn storms while your own king was still exposed. Develop → castle → then attack.
  2. Respect the counter-punch. After every forcing move, ask: “If I were my opponent, how would I hurt me?” (Classic pre-move blunder check, often a missed zwischenzug.)
  3. Endgame technique. A R+P ending vs HappyBat99 went from winning to lost. Review king-and-pawn basics plus rook endgames like the Lucena and Philidor setups.
  4. Use your clock. You usually finish with 6-8 minutes unused. Invest part of that time to calculate one extra move or find a quiet improving move (a useful concept is tempo).

Opening checkpoints for the next 50 games

London / Zukertort (White)
  • Versus …g6 systems keep the bishop on f4, castle before playing an h-pawn or g-pawn advance.
  • Memorise the break 7.c4! against …e6 & …d5 (it created all the play in your win vs abwswy).
Caro-Kann (Black)
  • In the Advance 3.e5 line, meet 4.Bd3 with …Bxd3 and …e6. Avoid early …f6—it weakened dark squares in two recent defeats.
  • Study the classical main line: 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 Bf5 4.Nf3 e6 5.Be2 c5. Play three unrated games using only this plan.

Two-week training plan

DayThemeTask
Mon / ThuTactics20 Puzzle Rush / Survival, aim ≥ 80 % accuracy.
Tue / FriEndgamesWatch one short lesson & set up 5 basic rook-pawn studies on a board.
Wed / SatOpening reviewPlay 3 unrated games focusing on new Caro ideas, then self-analyse.

Illustrative moment

The critical sequence from your loss to dhewo01:


Before playing 17.Rg3, one extra blunder-check would have revealed Black’s fork on d4 and the back-rank mating ideas.

Next step

Arrange a mini-match (5–10 games, 10|0 time control) against an 1150–1200 opponent who plays the Pirc/Modern—e.g. happybat99. Analyse each game together afterwards.

Keep the fighting spirit, trust your calculation, and the 1200+ milestone will follow soon. Happy studying!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
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cybernerd52 1W / 0L / 0D
vialaph 8W / 10L / 0D
disways 1W / 0L / 0D
atuif 1W / 0L / 0D
khdmitrii72 1W / 0L / 0D
filleminer 1W / 0L / 0D
unionmagdalena 1W / 0L / 0D
valenusumaki 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
vialaph 8W / 10L / 0D
boudatueur 1W / 5L / 0D
soltige 2W / 4L / 0D
donski33 1W / 2L / 0D
policlaste 3W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 409 710 1080 959
2024 220 354 790 866
2023 208 738 638
Rating by Year2023202420251080208YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 291W / 214L / 27D 266W / 251L / 20D 66.1
2024 189W / 174L / 20D 172W / 190L / 17D 64.3
2023 145W / 122L / 9D 133W / 123L / 16D 60.4

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 346 182 149 15 52.6%
Caro-Kann Defense 291 142 137 12 48.8%
Amazon Attack 272 136 122 14 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense 133 60 68 5 45.1%
Australian Defense 129 72 50 7 55.8%
Alekhine Defense 92 44 43 5 47.8%
Barnes Defense 66 34 28 4 51.5%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 52 26 26 0 50.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 52 29 19 4 55.8%
Amar Gambit 50 28 20 2 56.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 14 6 8 0 42.9%
Caro-Kann Defense 11 4 7 0 36.4%
Amazon Attack 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Scandinavian Defense 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Slav Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Australian Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
French Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Alekhine Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Czech Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 108 60 42 6 55.6%
Caro-Kann Defense 97 51 42 4 52.6%
Australian Defense 44 23 19 2 52.3%
Amazon Attack 22 10 9 3 45.5%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 11 5 6 0 45.5%
Amar Gambit 7 4 3 0 57.1%
French Defense 6 4 2 0 66.7%
Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation 6 5 1 0 83.3%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Döry Defense 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Barnes Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 0
Losing 9 2