Blue Periods

Profile Summary: Blue Periods

Meet Blue Periods, a dedicated chess enthusiast known for his relentless spirit and willingness to battle through the ups and downs of the 64 squares. Like a blue moon in the night sky, Blue Periods shows up when least expected, often with unconventional opening moves and creative strategies that leave opponents scratching their heads.

Playing Strength & Style

With a peak blitz rating just over 1025 in April 2020 and an impressive daily peak rating surpassing 1170 as recently as August 2024, Blue Periods is a competitor who has seen both triumph and challenge. Known for an Endgame Frequency of nearly 53%, Blue Periods enjoys grinding out the final phases of the game, often turning with a comeback rate over 60% - because giving up early is so last season! The average game length is a storytelling masterpiece — impatient when winning (~45 moves) and a bit stubborn when losing (~59 moves).

Experiences & Trends

True to his name, Blue Periods has had some rough patches, experiencing a Tilt Factor of 26 - slightly moody, but who isn't?! His favorite time to strike on the digital chessboard? The magical hour of 7 PM, when the stars align and his focus peaks. His patience might be tested by timeouts, with over 10,600 losses by timeout, but the will to win always perseveres.

Opening Repertoire

Blue Periods favors classic and somewhat quiet openings, leading with the King’s Pawn Opening — often the Leonardis Variation. With a respectable win rate over 50% in this line, he isn’t shy to dance with the King's Knight and the Philidor Defense, quietly outmaneuvering foes. However, the Scandinavian Defense has been less kind, with a below 46% win rate — perhaps the next challenge for Blue Periods to conquer.

Notable Gameplay

Recent games reflect a versatile and resilient player—whether winning by time or checkmate, Blue Periods adapts and overcomes. His play is a majestic mix of patience and aggression, combining careful positioning with tactical bursts.

Opponent Record & Social

Known for their sportsmanship and humor, Blue Periods boasts a varied win record against a plethora of challengers — some opponents are as tough as a $20 steak, winning a mere 3.5% against him, while others have been completely Checkmated 100%. As mysterious as the name suggests, with a few banning-lightnings and some unexpected barbs, Blue Periods keeps the chess community on its toes.

Final Word

Chess is much more than pieces for Blue Periods; it’s a rollercoaster of “blues” and “bravos.” Whether in blitz, bullet, or daily games, one can always count on Blue Periods to bring passion, grit, and maybe a cheeky cheek mate or two. After all, in the game of life and chess, it’s all about how you play the board — and Blue Periods plays it with style (and a dash of humor).

“Checkmate isn’t the end; it’s just a moment to plot the next comeback!”