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bookwormbrian

Playing Since: 2022-02-24 (Closed)

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Rapid: 1277
8313W / 8678L / 703D
Blitz: 809
7W / 11L / 0D

Since first venturing onto the chessboard in 2022, bookwormbrian has steadily honed a game defined by long strategic battles and a remarkable tenacity in the endgame. Early on, they surged from a beginner rating near 887 to peaks comfortably surpassing 1500 in Rapid, reflecting an enduring commitment to improvement.

Across countless weekend matchups and weekday showdowns, bookwormbrian has amassed well over 7,000 victories just in Rapid play. Combining diligent opening study with a flair for midgame tactics, they achieve virtually even success whether commanding White or Black. True to their studious moniker, bookwormbrian experiments with diverse openings—from French lines to Bishop’s Opening—rarely surrendering an opportunity to test fresh ideas.

Endgame scenarios, making up a striking 70% of their battles, rarely deter this player. Their hallmark is a 77% comeback rate, a testament to resilience in positions where most might falter. With an early resignation rate scarcely above 1%, it’s clear that bookwormbrian favors fighting on in complex positions. Though they occasionally experience moments of tilt, consistent analysis and a calm approach keep improvements rolling in.

Day or night, step by step, bookwormbrian continues refining skills, driven by a love for the game’s depth and endless possibilities. Whether crushing weekend tournaments or perfecting weekdays’ Rapid sessions, this player’s commitment to chess knowledge stands out. Their study habits and determined style promise many more triumphant checkmates ahead.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
cadburys_flake 1W / 0L / 0D
47kav 1W / 0L / 0D
sanjeev564 1W / 0L / 0D
sebavaldeblack 1W / 0L / 0D
lakshyar-02 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
geraterompelamadre 3W / 7L / 1D
sasha_dnepr 4W / 5L / 1D
fattahul25 2W / 7L / 0D
donrumatokostorskiy 2W / 5L / 1D
777dato 1W / 6L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1381
2024 1426
2023 1361
2022 809 1244
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Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 314W / 329L / 25D 321W / 330L / 24D 71.4
2024 976W / 1032L / 74D 969W / 1019L / 100D 70.6
2023 1163W / 1258L / 93D 1186W / 1232L / 95D 68.4
2022 1476W / 1459L / 133D 1434W / 1533L / 110D 66.2

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 16213 7610 7970 633 46.9%
Van t Kruijs Opening 173 77 87 9 44.5%
French Defense Normal Variation 56 31 24 1 55.4%
French Defense Knight Variation 43 23 17 3 53.5%
Queens Pawn Opening 42 20 21 1 47.6%
French Defense 13 6 7 0 46.1%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 11 5 6 0 45.5%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 10 5 5 0 50.0%
French Defense La Bourdonnais Variation 10 4 6 0 40.0%
French Defense Queens Knight Variation 9 3 6 0 33.3%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 18 7 11 0 38.9%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 4
Losing 16 0