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Black721

Playing Since: 2023-01-17 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 606
2W / 2L / 0D
Rapid: 1189
1638W / 1584L / 106D
Blitz: 784
19W / 21L / 1D

Profile: Black721

Meet Black721, a chess enthusiast who’s been steadily climbing the ranks with a rating peaking at an impressive 1134 in Rapid chess as of July 2024. Known for a blend of resilience and a dash of mischief, Black721 approaches each game with a fighting spirit and a stubborn streak that’s proven effective over thousands of battles on the board.

Rise Through the Ranks

Starting from humble beginnings with a rapid rating barely over 500, Black721's dedication and resilience have led to a solid 1000+ rapid rating within just two years. Despite a few turbulent months and the inevitable ups and downs that all chess players face, this player’s win rate hovers around a respectable 50%, proving they're not one to back down from a challenge.

Playing Style & Tactical Flair

Black721 is a strategic tactician who averages about 54 moves per win, hinting at a preference for thorough, methodical play rather than frantic blitzkrieg attacks. However, they are not afraid to throw in a cheeky early resignation on occasion—about 8% of the time—perhaps to save energy for the next fight or to binge-watch some chess tutorials.

With a comeback rate near 68%, Black721 is the kind of player who doesn’t cry over spilled pawns but rather rallies back with grit and unexpected maneuvers. Even after losing pieces, the tenacity to keep the fight alive shines through, winning nearly 44% of such challenging positions.

Opening Repertoire

Black721 dabbles mostly in “Unknown Opening,” a mysterious area where creativity reigns, but also enjoys the “Top Secret” opening with a winning edge. That said, Scandinavian Defense fans might recognize Black721 testing their patience, though with a modest hiccup in win rates there—perhaps a work in progress!

Memorable Moments

Among the highlights are thrilling victories by checkmate and occasional late-game miracles that would make even the toughest grandmasters nod in respect. One recent gem ended with Black721 snatching a win against vlado1304 in a King's Fianchetto Opening, showcasing cool nerves and sharp calculation under the clock.

Psychology & Timing

Fun fact: Black721’s best time to play is around 4 AM—because who needs sleep when you have pawns to push and kings to corner? A tilt factor of 11 means even when the chess gods frown, Black721 keeps calm enough to bounce right back.

Beyond the Board

Whether testing new openings or grinding through long rating battles, Black721 epitomizes the passionate chess battler, embracing every loss as a lesson and every win as a well-earned glory. This is a player who knows the king isn’t the only one who can survive tough spots—sometimes, it’s just a matter of patience, perseverance, and maybe a little bit of luck.

Here’s to more wins, blunders, and brilliant comebacks from Black721!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
waitzskins1515 1W / 0L / 0D
lsjmc02 0W / 1L / 0D
blunder_tushar 1W / 0L / 0D
otisleearmstrong 0W / 1L / 0D
shgz78 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
kgfvicky2329 5W / 1L / 0D
rhythmoftheknight112 3W / 1L / 0D
skarab73 4W / 0L / 0D
canttell 3W / 0L / 0D
colinpowell59 1W / 2L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1052
2024 983 606
2023 784 910 599
Rating by Year2023202420251052599YearRatingRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 101W / 87L / 6D 92W / 98L / 5D 58.7
2024 268W / 239L / 9D 242W / 256L / 14D 52.2
2023 405W / 423L / 36D 436W / 405L / 33D 54.7

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 2795 1361 1342 92 48.7%
Top Secret 246 130 109 7 52.9%
Scandinavian Defense 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Main Line 9 2 7 0 22.2%
Scotch Game 5 1 4 0 20.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Philidor Defense 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Owens Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 24 14 9 1 58.3%
Unknown Opening 17 5 12 0 29.4%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 0
Losing 11 1