Benjmain V

Profile Overview

Meet Brolikes, a determined and ever-evolving chess competitor who began their rated journey in 2021. From their early Rapid rating of 409, they steadily pushed their limits and crossed the 500 threshold by 2023. By 2025, they reached a 492 Rapid rating, showcasing clear improvement. Meanwhile, in Blitz they’ve climbed from 232 in 2021 to a peak of 370 a year later and continued to compete actively. In Bullet, Brolikes made steady strides too, starting at 184 and settling around 148 in 2025.

Across formats, Brolikes has amassed over 200 recorded Rapid games, achieving 94 wins, 63 losses, and 13 draws. Their style features a notable fondness for the Caro-Kann Defense, the Queen’s Pawn Opening, and an occasional penchant for the King’s Pawn Openings. With an impressive array of successes in lines like the Scotch Game and the Caro-Kann Exchange Variation, Brolikes frequently demonstrates adaptability in various opening scenarios.

Playing Style & Performance

Known for venturing deep into the endgame, Brolikes finishes over half of their matches in prolonged battles. They are especially resilient, boasting a 64.71% comeback rate and a perfect record when recovering from the loss of a piece. Their longest winning streak so far is six games, and while the occasional early resignation occurs, these moments are balanced by potent fighting spirit in disadvantageous positions.

Time-wise, Brolikes tends to perform best on Sundays (nearly 60% win rate) and struggles somewhat on Fridays. Evening hours have also proved favorable, with a strong spike in wins around 8 PM. Psychologically, they experience moderate tilt but perform nearly 49% better in rated games compared to casual ones. Overall, Brolikes continues to refine their chess acumen, aiming to push ratings higher and deepen their strategic understanding of the game.