Vasco D’Agama (aka BestRamen)
Meet Vasco D’Agama, a chess explorer whose journey through the 64 squares rivals an epic sea voyage. Rising steadily from an early Blitz rating of around 1300 in 2023 to a thrilling peak of 2802 by December 2024, Vasco’s progress is as relentless as the tides. In the fast-paced world of Bullet chess, BestRamen also shines with a peak rating surpassing 2600—clearly no stranger to lightning-quick, brain-bending battles.
A Strategic Navigator
Vasco isn't just about raw ratings; he’s a tactician with a love for secretive openings dubbed “Top Secret,” played over 10,000 times, maintaining a solid win rate near 48%. Notably, the Caro-Kann Defense Accelerated Panov Modern Variation is like Vasco’s treasure map, with a winning strike rate close to 78%. His style blends patience with tactical punches — although his early resignation rate clocks in at nearly 68%, perhaps proving that he knows when to cut losses and sail onward.
A Rollercoaster of Emotions
Like any good adventurer, Vasco has faced rough seas. The data shows a knack for epic comebacks (a comeback rate of 28.4%) and a resilient spirit, though his longest losing streak reached a daunting 17 games. The psychological tides affect him — a tilt factor of 17 hints at those “why did I just do that?” moments we all know too well. But Vasco’s best time to play is always around 1 PM, when his mind is sharp and ready to strike.
The Tale of Recent Battles
In recent clashes, Vasco’s chess sword has flashed brilliantly:
- A bold win against NowOrNeverrrr by winning on time with a Sicilian Defense Nimzowitsch Advance Variation opening.
- A swift checkmate triumph over shankhadeep2006 deploying the Four Knights Game Scotch Variation.
- A victorious finish employing the Pirc Defense Main Line.
His losses, while fewer, remind us that even the best explorers face storms.
Style and Stats at a Glance
- Average moves per win: ~26.3, showing a mix of tactical skirmishes and longer strategic battles.
- Average moves per loss: ~22.7 — the tides sometimes roll swiftly against him.
- Win rates: Slightly higher when playing White (~49.9%) than Black (~46.3%), proving the old chess maxim “White has the advantage.”
- Most active and successful play hours: Early afternoon, particularly around 13:00 to 14:00.
Opponent Encounters & Rivalries
Vasco’s favorite sparring partners include thinka_head, kursunkarakalem, and mikestarky with dozens of intense matches. He holds an intriguing mix of records, showing strengths, weaknesses, and plenty of learning moments—much like any seasoned sea captain who has weathered many battles on the chessboard seas.
Summary
Vasco D’Agama is no ordinary chess player; he’s a daring strategist nicknamed BestRamen who knows the beauty of a well-timed sacrifice and the bitter taste of early resignation. With impressive peak ratings and a playing style blending fierce tactics with moments of surrender, Vasco keeps navigating the unpredictable chess ocean with wit, resilience, and a dash of mystery. Bon voyage, BestRamen—may your games be ever thrilling and your opponents ever challenged!