BurdenOfDreams

Profile Summary: BurdenOfDreams

Meet BurdenOfDreams, a spirited chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. With a peak blitz rating of 1019 reached in April 2023 and a rapid best at 691 the same month, this player embodies the bittersweet dance of triumph and struggle.

Known for their fearless approach, BurdenOfDreams favors the King's Pawn Opening and its Leonardis Variation, showing a penchant for classic beginnings peppered with a twist. Despite a few battles lost here and there—looking at you, Scandinavian Defense with an abysmal 12.5% win rate—they’ve managed impressive success with the King's Knight Variation, boasting a comfortable 60% blitz and an impressive 75% rapid win rate.

Victories come with strategic flair, especially notable is their longest winning streak of 6 games, a testament to moments when BurdenOfDreams' stars align perfectly. Yet, the journey isn’t always smooth — the longest losing streak of 9 games humbly reminds us of the uphill battles faced by many journeymen of chess.

Those familiar with their play know that BurdenOfDreams can be a stubborn fighter, with a comeback rate of nearly 70%, showing resilience when the chips are down (or pieces lost). Their games tend to last around 41 moves per win, suggesting a battle of wits that’s far from a quick checkmate or snap resignation (although early resignations do creep in about 12% of the time).

Playing Style & Tendencies

• Prefers Blitz games but dabbles competently in Rapid.
• White win rate hovers around 40%, while playing Black yields a sneakier 45.6% success.
• Enjoys middlegame complexity evident from an average first capture at move ~5.6, meaning they like to build tension rather than trade pawns immediately.
• Not shy to concede defeat but often keeps fighting till the end, with a balanced proportion of wins by resignation and checkmate.

Fun Facts & Quirks

Despite a tilt factor of 9 (yes, they get frustrated as much as the next player), BurdenOfDreams seems to find their best form bright and early around 07:00 — a perfect time for a strong coffee and sharper tactics.

Most played opponents include apr1937 and nahxilommok, with whom the win rates are a rollercoaster of highs and lows.

Recent Highlights

In a recent nail-biter against nahxilommok, BurdenOfDreams demonstrated cool nerves winning by resignation in a King's Pawn Opening battle after intricate exchanges and tactical skirmishes. This victory once again proves that BurdenOfDreams knows when to wait patiently and strike—sometimes with a little unexpected flair.

While losses against strong rivals such as sultan1z remind BurdenOfDreams that there is always room to grow, the relentless spirit keeps pushing forward with every game.

In short, BurdenOfDreams is a relentless dreamer and fighter of the chessboard who embodies the true spirit of the game: winning with patience, losing with grace, and always dreaming of that elusive perfect game.

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