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barkinsmurf222

Playing Since: 2021-01-28 (Inactive)

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Daily: 936
4W / 2L / 1D
Rapid: 1207
14W / 8L / 0D
Blitz: 1180
2325W / 2219L / 296D
Bullet: 1093
3695W / 3681L / 332D

Profile Summary: barkinsmurf222

Meet barkinsmurf222, a chess player whose journey on the 64 squares is as dynamic as a bullet game on a caffeine rush. With a peak bullet rating soaring to 1623 in October 2023, barkinsmurf222 has demonstrated flashes of tactical brilliance, especially in the adrenaline-fueled chaos of fast time controls.

Starting modestly around 562 in bullet back in early 2021, this player quickly ramped up their lightning-fast instincts and skills, balancing wins and losses in a nearly even dance of survival and conquest. The bullet stats alone reveal over 7,900 games fought, boasting nearly 3,800 wins—though don’t be fooled, their losses keep them relentlessly on their toes. In blitz, barkinsmurf222 enjoys a slightly better win ratio, peaking at a solid 1293, proving adaptability across time controls.

Strategically, barkinsmurf222 prefers the mysterious allure of “Top Secret” openings — a nod to their unpredictable style that keeps opponents scratching their heads. They’re a player who values the endgame, with a high endgame frequency of nearly 67%, suggesting they’re comfortable hanging in there to squeeze out victories in the late stages of the battle.

With an average win length of about 72 moves, it’s clear this isn’t a player looking for quick kills but instead a chess marathoner, grinding out wins while crafting a slow but steady win. They do have a tendency to resign early occasionally (4.8%), but hey, nobody’s perfect—they’re quick thinkers, not quitters!

The psychological profile is just as intriguing: a comeback rate of nearly 80% and a knack for clawing back from tricky positions after losing a piece shows grit and resilience. Their tilt factor of 14 means they sometimes let emotions in—who doesn’t? Yet their best play comes around 10 PM, so if you want to catch them off guard, better not challenge before then!

Famous for beating opponents on time more than a few times — ticking clocks seem to be in their favor with over 2,900 wins by timeout in bullet chess alone — barkinsmurf222 is a time-management wizard. Their recorded Longest Winning Streak of 29 games is proof they can catch fire when in the zone, though the losing streaks of 14 remind us the battlefield is never predictable.

Recent Highlights

In April 2025, barkinsmurf222 wrapped up a victory using the Modern Defense, winning on time after a gritty battle filled with tactical melee and daring play. Earlier that same day, they delivered checkmate with surgical precision employing the Philidor Defense, proving their savvy in both attack and defense.

Of course, every hero faces setbacks: recent losses remind us that even barkinsmurf222 sometimes gets outmaneuvered or outsmarted on the clock, but each defeat is just a stepping stone to future success.

Playing Style in a Nutshell

  • Patience of a saint: Long games with 70+ moves per win point to endurance and methodical planning.
  • Endgame lover: Two-thirds of games reach the endgame phase - a battlefield barkinsmurf222 clearly thrives in.
  • Tactical magician: Nearly 80% comeback rate reflects a player who never throws in the towel.
  • Time is on their side: Known for wins on timeout, so watch that clock!
  • Best after hours: Their peak performance hits when most of us are winding down—9 to midnight chess hours are their realm.

Whether you're up for a blitz duel or a bullet battle, facing barkinsmurf222 means embracing unpredictability and endurance. Remember: at the board, the smurf isn’t just barking—they’re strategizing, striking, and surfing the tides of victory and defeat with a mischievous grin.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
ardababa13 231W / 21L / 7D
Ahmet Uzumcu 11W / 137L / 7D
basarharmon 53W / 4L / 1D
leonaldo31 21W / 18L / 9D
thespaceprophet 13W / 5L / 2D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1083
2024 1237
2023 1486 1176 1200 936
2022 1256 870 1200
2021 1221 939 1134 400
Rating by Year202120222023202420251486400YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 4W / 13L / 1D 5W / 12L / 0D 54.5
2024 111W / 131L / 14D 106W / 138L / 13D 69.9
2023 833W / 734L / 87D 763W / 813L / 73D 71.4
2022 1240W / 1120L / 96D 1192W / 1176L / 101D 66.3
2021 1119W / 966L / 121D 1015W / 1018L / 140D 66.1

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 7905 3761 3811 333 47.6%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 5206 2607 2289 310 50.1%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 36 15 19 2 41.7%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 8 5 2 1 62.5%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 29 0
Losing 14 3