BrageFR: The Relentless Rapid Riser of the Chessboard
Meet BrageFR, a tenacious and spirited chess enthusiast whose journey through the complex kingdoms of rapid, blitz, and bullet chess is as colorful as it is instructive.
BrageFR’s chess escapades began with a whirl of highs and lows, peaking in early 2023 with a rapid rating summit at 991 — narrowly missing the magical 1000 mark but showing true grit. While the rapid rating dived to a low of 329 one month later, it swiftly bounced back with steady improvements showing a palpable hunger for growth and mastery.
Though blitz and bullet formats reveal a bit of a rollercoaster—with bullet ratings soaring to 993 once and blitz lingering in the 300s—BrageFR approaches every time control with dogged determination. Rapid is where the magic happens, crafting most of their 159 wins in an impressive 310 games played. And when it comes to opening repertoires, the Scandinavian Defense shines as BrageFR’s secret weapon, boasting an astonishing 83.33% win rate in rapid play—clearly a line that opponents should fear.
Their style? Well, it’s a cocktail of patience and tactical courage. Averaging about 48 moves per win and enduring nearly 69 moves per loss, BrageFR refuses to bow early—resigning only about 4% of games prematurely. Their knack for endgames (about 54% frequency) shows a cerebral appreciation for the finer battles that often decide destinies on the board. And don’t be fooled by occasional setbacks; with a comeback rate over 64%, this player bounces back stronger after losing pieces.
Psychologically, BrageFR can tilt a bit (about 14%), but who doesn’t when pawns become angry pawns? Their absolute prime time to flex chess muscles is 11 PM, where their win rate soars to an impressive 80%. Night owls take note: this is when their strategic powers peak.
Favorite battlegrounds? The classic King's Pawn Opening in its Leonardis Variation (over 50% win rate) and the somewhat cheeky Scandinavian Defense, a real house-dominating favorite. It’s on this foundation BrageFR recently delivered a beautiful checkmate victory against LiShan_Victory—a masterclass in turning initiative into a crescendo, ending with a neat queen and rook assault.
Off the board, this chess warrior seems to enjoy the thrill of the challenge and the art of the comeback, never backing down and always sharpening the blade for the next encounter. Opponents beware: streaks of brilliance (a 10-game winning streak) are real, and so are deep dives into learning from losses (including a tough 14-game losing run).
Whether it's rapid, blitz, or bullet, BrageFR plays with passion, persistence, and an ever-hungry mind. Keep an eye on this determined player—they might just checkmate your expectations.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| anartz1289 | 0W / 0L / 1D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| wolfboy7777 | 2W / 4L / 3D | View Games |
| bragerrader | 3W / 3L / 2D | View Games |
| lukonikolai | 3W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| espen-bergseth | 0W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
| its_om_here | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 810 | |||
| 2024 | 810 | |||
| 2023 | 863 | 259 | 799 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 1D | 153.0 |
| 2024 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 75.0 |
| 2023 | 88W / 58L / 11D | 73W / 71L / 20D | 61.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 48 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 60.0% |
| Vienna Game | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 53.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 83.3% |
| Bishops Opening | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Italian Game | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Three Knights Opening | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Englund Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Vienna Game Max Lange Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Four Knights Game Scotch Variation Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Closed Sicilian Defense Portland Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 0 |
| Losing | 14 | 0 |