Profile: BetoVaz27 – The Rapid Roller
Meet BetoVaz27, a spirited chess enthusiast whose journey through the rapid and daily ranks is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. With a peak rapid rating of 370 achieved in May 2025 and a daily best of 400, BetoVaz27 shows flashes of brilliance, though consistency remains a work in progress – with nearly as many losses as wins in rapid play (11 wins to 16 losses). In the daily format, the scoreboard is short but sweet: a tough first battle ending in defeat, but the experience gained is priceless.
This player embraces adventurous openings, favoring the somewhat offbeat Van t Kruijs Opening — the secret sauce that brings a respectable 57% win rate. They also have a perfect record with the Bishop's Opening and the English Opening, King's English Variation, proving their ability to surprise opponents in the early game. Unfortunately, the Englund Gambit and some King's Pawn defenses like the Hippopotamus haven’t been kind, with zero wins there. But hey, even legends have their kryptonite!
Playing Style & Quirks
- Average moves per win: approximately 32, showing a balanced patience mixed with bursts of tactical creativity.
- Is a fan of surrendering early sometimes, with an early resignation rate near 12%—a sensible choice to save energy for the next game or just dodge a boring endgame.
- Beto’s best time to play is around 10 AM, proving mornings are best to unleash the brainpower.
- Artfully bounces back with a comeback rate of over 36%, showing dogged determination even after setbacks.
- Learning to beat higher-rated opponents is still on the agenda, with all wins currently coming from beating those rated below.
Notable Matches
One particularly satisfying victory was against glorehbob, won by resignation following a neat battle using the Van t Kruijs Opening. If you want to dive into the moves, you can check out
this game and watch BetoVaz27 outsmart their opponent in under 12 moves!
The toughest recent loss came against Abdujjag, ending abruptly but surely fueling the fire to come back stronger.
In Summary
BetoVaz27 may still be polishing those chess muscles, but with an adventurous opening repertoire, a habit of morning brilliance, and stamina to keep fighting through ups and downs, this player embodies the true spirit of chess: learning, laughing at losses, and celebrating every win like a checkmate party. Watch this space — the journey is just getting exciting!
