Player Profile: Mizu (Username: Boo1898)
Mizu, better known online as Boo1898, is a tenacious chess enthusiast whose rapid and blitz adventures offer a unique blend of grit, flair, and occasionally, a little chaos. With a rapid peak rating of 300 achieved in September 2024, Mizu once danced atop the rating ladder but then embarked on the classic rollercoaster that is competitive chess, settling with a more modest yet respectable rapid rating around 240 in mid-2025. Blitz attempts have shown sparks of brilliance too, with a peak of 284 rating and a nearly perfect one-game blitz winning streak earlier this year.
Playing Style: The Strategic Gambler
Mizu's style is a captivating cocktail of courage and resilience. With an 82.14% comeback success rate after losing a piece and an almost fifty-fifty win rate when down material, this player never tosses in the towel easily—unless early resignation beckons, which happens about 13% of the time (hey, who wants to drag a lost cause?). On average, Mizu’s wins wrap up in around 45 moves, but losses tend to stretch longer, indicating a stubborn fight to the bitter end.
Opening Repertoire: Eclectic and Occasionally Explosive
When it comes to openings, Mizu isn't afraid to take some risks. The Van't Kruijs Opening boasts a perfect 3-0 record, showing off an unexpected pet line where opponents apparently haven't figured out the secret sauce yet. The Philidor Defense and London System have also provided flawless victories, although with only a handful of games each. On the flip side, the sometimes infamous Englund Gambit has led to slightly humbling 0% success, proving not every gamble pays off.
Notable Battles and Results
Mizu's recent games reveal some classic moments: a decisive victory by resignation using the Philidor Defense after a tactical skirmish; an elegant checkmate sealing the deal in the King’s Pawn Opening, Kings Knight Variation; and a ghostly disappearance on the losing end via the Caro-Kann Defense when facing a relentless cascades of checks. The player enjoys a slightly better record with the black pieces (winning 55.56% of the time), showing a preference for reactive and tactical play.
Psychology and Miscellaneous Curiosities
Mizu shows a notably low tilt factor of 5, meaning frustration rarely turns into rage-quitting (even if early resignations sneak in occasionally). The prime time for peak performance appears to be the mysterious early hours around 3 AM — a time when many of us are asleep, but Mizu is plotting world domination one chess move at a time.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning and losing streaks are a perfect tie at 5 games each — a true chess soap opera.
- Has a surprisingly warm record against a variety of opponents, boasting 100% win rates against several usernames like saraswatidutta and doggyfan5, but a frustrating 0% against others — including the daunting hani00001111.
- Most victories come against lower-rated players, where Mizu shines with over 92% win rate, but rising above to challenge stronger foes yields a humbling sub-15% win rate — work in progress.
For those looking for a player with a mix of fierce determination, quirky opening choices, and the charm of a midnight strategist, Mizu is an unforgettable name in the online chess world. Whether winning with style or learning from epic losses, this player keeps the game exciting and genuinely unpredictable.
Keep an eye out for Boo1898, the player who laughs in the face of failure and sometimes capitalism uses the Van’t Kruijs Opening just to confuse the heck out of you!
