Profile Summary: BethRussel
Meet BethRussel, a fiercely competitive chess player whose rating journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster—peaking at an impressive 2308 in daily chess back in 2012 and maintaining a solid presence above 2100 even in 2024. Beth is not just a player but a seasoned gladiator of the 64 squares, boasting an impressive arsenal of openings and a playful yet strategic mind.
Starting out in 2010 with flawless 11-0 streaks and an eager hunger for wins, Beth quickly climbed the ranks, proving that early dominance wasn't just a fluke. Over the years, Beth has dazzled opponents with a versatile repertoire—excelling with the Sicilian Defense's Open Pelikan and Sveshnikov Chelyabinsk Variation boasting a 70% win rate, and wielding the Four Knights Game Scotch Variation Accepted with nearly 70% success in blitz. Quite the opening renaissance, you'd say!
BethRussel's winning style involves patience and endurance—games often stretch to an average of 60+ moves, making opponents sweat their endgame technique. Despite the grind, Beth’s remarkable comeback rate of nearly 80% after losing material shows a psychological steel trap that refuses to crumble. Resignation? Rarely given up easily unless the opponent is clearly a grandmaster in disguise—yet Beth keeps the tilt factor low and spirits high.
With over 740 blitz wins and a peak blitz rating of 1839, Beth’s speed chess is a force to reckon with. The bullet rating might be modest with a peak around 1512, but hey, even top players sometimes blink too slow when the clock is ticking down! Beth’s rapid rating recently hovered near 1900-2000, proving adaptable across time controls.
Off the board, BethRussel’s resilience and wit shine brightest in the face of adversity—be it a tough losing streak capped at 14 or thrilling wins sealed with opponents graciously conceding. The latest victories showcase finesse in Queen's Gambit Declined and French Defense battles, often concluding with opponents surrendering before the clock runs out.
Fun fact: Beth plays best in the wee hours (2 AM is prime time!), defying sleep schedules because who needs rest when you can checkmate at dawn? A true night owl of chess strategy, BethRussel proves every day that with determination, strategy, and just a pinch of mischief, the chessboard is a playground worthy of endless conquest.
Notable stats:
- Longest winning streak: 18 games
- Current winning streak: 4 games
- Overall daily record: 166 wins, 86 losses, 69 draws
- Peak daily rating: 2308 (April 2012)
- Top openings include Sicilian Defense variations and Four Knights Game Scotch Variation
In summary, BethRussel is the type of player who turns a game of chess into a masterclass of grit, creative tactics, and occasional midnight brilliance. Opponents beware!
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🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| rorochevre | 2W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kramnik-Ryad | 102W / 91L / 76D | View Games |
| Pavel Tregubov | 2W / 36L / 12D | View Games |
| Robert Fontaine | 15W / 23L / 9D | View Games |
| doublegelato | 15W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| biqch | 9W / 6L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1733 | |||
| 2024 | 1730 | 1923 | 2103 | |
| 2023 | 1757 | 1980 | ||
| 2022 | 2019 | |||
| 2021 | 1757 | 2019 | 2103 | |
| 2020 | 1757 | 2011 | 2010 | |
| 2019 | 1349 | 1788 | 2042 | |
| 2018 | 1512 | 1839 | 2027 | |
| 2017 | 1707 | 1751 | ||
| 2015 | 1634 | 2250 | ||
| 2014 | 1588 | 1752 | 2250 | |
| 2013 | 1458 | 1808 | 2246 | |
| 2012 | 1581 | 1738 | 2269 | |
| 2011 | 1511 | 2279 | ||
| 2010 | 1485 | 2107 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 57.0 |
| 2024 | 14W / 13L / 2D | 20W / 15L / 3D | 67.4 |
| 2023 | 2W / 5L / 1D | 2W / 6L / 0D | 52.7 |
| 2022 | 0W / 3L / 1D | 0W / 4L / 0D | 37.5 |
| 2021 | 20W / 7L / 2D | 14W / 6L / 2D | 60.0 |
| 2020 | 6W / 6L / 0D | 3W / 7L / 0D | 54.2 |
| 2019 | 55W / 34L / 18D | 54W / 65L / 28D | 59.7 |
| 2018 | 305W / 152L / 41D | 269W / 188L / 34D | 68.5 |
| 2017 | 23W / 24L / 3D | 22W / 24L / 2D | 76.5 |
| 2015 | 1W / 4L / 1D | 0W / 2L / 2D | 67.0 |
| 2014 | 16W / 17L / 3D | 18W / 17L / 2D | 69.6 |
| 2013 | 35W / 19L / 27D | 35W / 31L / 16D | 60.3 |
| 2012 | 21W / 9L / 12D | 27W / 8L / 11D | 65.1 |
| 2011 | 12W / 1L / 0D | 9W / 1L / 1D | 46.5 |
| 2010 | 28W / 7L / 8D | 22W / 9L / 6D | 60.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrov's Defense | 167 | 95 | 62 | 10 | 56.9% |
| Four Knights Game | 126 | 88 | 22 | 16 | 69.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 89 | 51 | 33 | 5 | 57.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 66 | 34 | 20 | 12 | 51.5% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 56 | 33 | 20 | 3 | 58.9% |
| Three Knights Opening | 53 | 34 | 16 | 3 | 64.2% |
| Sicilian Defense | 48 | 24 | 19 | 5 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 41 | 20 | 17 | 4 | 48.8% |
| Bishop's Opening: Urusov Gambit | 35 | 18 | 15 | 2 | 51.4% |
| Philidor Defense | 28 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 53.6% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Knights Game | 27 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 40.7% |
| Petrov's Defense | 20 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 45.0% |
| French Defense | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 44.4% |
| Unknown | 14 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 35.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 23.1% |
| QGD: Semi-Tarrasch, 5.e3 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 18.2% |
| Barnes Defense | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.0% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 55.6% |
| Bishop's Opening: Urusov Gambit | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Three Knights Opening | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 30 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 53.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 21.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 21 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 81.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 20 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 55.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 17 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 58.8% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 57.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 23.1% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Döry Defense | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Modern | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Modern | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: Urusov Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 18 | 5 |
| Losing | 14 | 0 |