Prinal Urkude

Prinal Urkude (aka Brutus-98)

Meet Prinal Urkude, a rapid chess warrior whose rating rollercoaster in 2025 has been nothing short of thrilling. Peaking impressively at a rapid rating of 434 in April, Prinal is a player who embraces both the joy and agony of the game — winning 45 and losing 50 rapid games with a sprinkle of 7 draws.

Early Moves and Opening Antics

Prinal’s opening repertoire is a curious mix. The King's Pawn Opening stands as a battlefield of nearly a dozen games with a decent 50% win rate, but beware the King's Knight Variation there — where Prinal has yet to secure a win. The Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation is clearly a fan favorite, boasting a striking 75% success rate and showing a knack for surprising the opponent early. And if you ever face the Englund Gambit or Blackmar Gambit, look out — Prinal enjoys those unorthodox gambits, holding a solid 60% win rate in both.

Playing Style – The Good, The Bad, and The Unexpected

Prinal’s games average around 37 moves when winning, but when it’s a loss (oh, the horror!) the battles drag on longer—42 moves on average, proving resilience even when the chips are down. Not one to resign too early, about 16% of games end prematurely by concession, possibly after a dramatic bluff or realizing the pizza's arriving soon. Despite an endgame frequency of 35%, sometimes the rook-and-pawn finales turn into epic sagas.

Tactical Twists and Psychological Quirks

Prinal has a comeback rate of 42%, which means never count this player out — there’s always a chance for a spectacular reversal. Even after losing material, there’s a 31% chance of fighting back tooth and nail. That said, the one-sided losses rate at 22% occasionally reminds us that not every day is a winning day. With a tilt factor of just 8, Prinal handles setbacks with surprising calm. The best hour to catch Prinal in top form? Early birds at 7 AM get to see some 100% win streaks happening—sure beats morning coffee!

Memorable Games and Opponents

Recent highlights include a graceful resignation victory against imeesu, wrapping up with the classical Petrovs Defense. Brutus-98 (the alter ego) has delivered some sharp checkmates and even pulled off game abandon victories, proving versatility and sometimes, a little bit of "I’m done here" flair.

Some opponents seem to live in the “never-won-against-prinal” hall of fame: hieutft, shandarnal, and bakhtiar-saad to name a few, all victims to Brutus-98’s relentless pursuit of victory. However, rivals like qusai19955 and osaama03 have managed to poke holes in the armor — keeping the battles fierce and the saga ongoing.

In Summary

Prinal Urkude aka Brutus-98 is a rapid chess enthusiast who treats every game as an exciting adventure — complete with gambits, comebacks, and a steady willingness to push through losses. Whether launching early attacks or battling in longer scrambles, Prinal’s passion and unpredictability ensure that watching their games is never dull. Ready your kings and queens — the dance with Brutus-98 is always full of surprises!