BlueBones9

Profile of BlueBones9

Meet BlueBones9, a rapid chess enthusiast who’s carving out a reputation as a resilient tactician with a dash of unpredictability. With a peak rapid rating of 446 achieved in May 2025, BlueBones9 has demonstrated a knack for bouncing back from tough spots. Their comeback rate is an impressive 70.74%, proving they’re not one to go quietly into the night—unless it’s a well-calculated resignation, which they also utilize wisely with a 15.88% early resignation rate (because sometimes knowing when to fold ’em is a skill in itself).

Playing Style and Strengths

An aficionado of the Kings Fianchetto Opening and the Modern Defense, BlueBones9 approaches the board with a flexible and sometimes sneaky mindset. Their win rates hover just under 50% in these openings, but don’t let the numbers fool you—most games are battles of stamina, averaging about 64 moves per victory, showing a preference for long, strategic fights over quick defeats.

BlueBones9’s tactical awareness is highlighted by a 41.78% win rate even after losing a piece, with a slightly higher inclination for endgames, which clock in almost 60% of their games. This player clearly enjoys dragging opponents into the deep waters of endgame complexity.

Moments of Glory

Recent victories are not only earned but often well-crafted. In one notable win against darmaxi96, BlueBones9 executed a patient defense, ultimately claiming victory on time after navigating a fierce fight in the Indian Game opening. And against asih22, a smooth Kings Fianchetto Opening helped them confidently seize a resignation win.

Despite some rough patches—BlueBones9 has endured a challenging longest losing streak of 24 games—they currently sport a bright current winning streak of 2, showing that perseverance pays off. Their psychological resilience plays an important role here, as their tilt factor stands at a moderate 24, meaning they keep calm enough to not let frustration steal the show.

Favorite Opponents & Trivia

BlueBones9 has a mixed but interesting relationship with opponents. With a perfect win record against the recent opponent darmaxi96 and a 100% win rate against many others, it seems some players feel the chilling effect of those "Blue Bones."

They also have a quirky record against ogedi01 with two games ending split as one win and one draw—showing this might be a rivalry worth watching! Their most played openings include a blend of less mainstream choices like the Van 't Kruijs Opening, which they handle with about 48.48% win rate, proving that sometimes the best surprises come from the unconventional.

At a Glance:

• Peak Rapid Rating: 446
• Total Rapid Games: Over 750
• Win/Loss/Draw Record (Rapid): 352 / 340 / 62
• Average Win Length: 64 moves
• Preferred Opening: Kings Fianchetto Opening (~48% win rate)
• Best Time to Play: 1 AM (seriously, night owls unite!)

Want to dig deeper?

Here’s a snapshot of one legendary recent victory worthy of study: