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cadenciamercuria

Playing Since: 2025-04-06 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 235
74W / 77L / 12D
Blitz: 100
0W / 1L / 1D
Bullet: 172
4W / 7L / 0D

Profile: cadenciamercuria

Meet cadenciamercuria, a rapid-fire chess adventurer blazing through the ranks with a mix of daring gambits, cheeky sacrifices, and a knack for pulling victories out of thin air (or thin time, given their bullet battles!). While the rating might not scream grandmaster just yet, the journey is full of colorful moves and some seriously entertaining swings.

Rating Rollercoaster

With a peak rapid rating of 570 since April 2025, cadenciamercuria’s rating graph resembles a thrilling rollercoaster—highs that spark applause, lows that evoke sympathetic groans. Bullet and blitz don’t escape that tempestuous trend either, peaking at 212 and 199 respectively. Suffice it to say, this player keeps their opponents guessing (and probably sweating).

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Playing Style & Personality

Early resignation rate stands at a modest 12.66%, showing cadenciamercuria knows when to quit (or at least knows the feeling of impending doom). Not one to drag things endlessly, their games average about 46 moves per win, proving patience and endurance can pay off. Endgames are frequent and often decisive, representing almost 40% of their results.

Psychologically, they have a tilt factor of 7, suggesting some frustration after losses—but who wouldn’t? Their best time of day to strike fear into opponents? Funny enough, it’s 9 PM, perfect for late-night brilliance or chaos.

Opening repertoire highlights

A lover of some unorthodox spice, cadenciamercuria boasts a perfect 100% win rate with the Englund Gambit in rapid games. Other favorites include the King’s Pawn Opening – Kings Knight Variation with a solid 55.56% win rate. Sharp and bold, they've truly ridden the wave of gambits with both hands on the board.

Weapon of choice & Tactics

Comebacks are a specialty, with a remarkable 60.61% success rate after falling behind—a true testament to fighting spirit (or stubbornness). Winning after losing a piece is slightly tougher, at 34.78%, but hey, the fight never stops.

Memorable recent games

Their last victory was a spectacular checkmate in the Four Knights Game, Italian Variation—a match full of twists, knight captures, and a final flourish that had to be seen to be believed.
Fun fact: cadenciamercuria often turns the tables using the overlooked and underestimated lines others may shy away from.

Record & Rivalries

Against opponents like matthewaidan1 and kookie_0107, cadenciamercuria boasts a flawless win rate of 100%. Some rivals like thelobozec and johere07 have proven to be pesky, with zero wins recorded—proof that this player loves a challenge and learns from every fight.

Summary

cadenciamercuria is the kind of player who brings excitement and unpredictability to every game. Whether charging into gambits or staging heroic comebacks, their games are never dull. For spectators seeking drama, tension, and the occasional tactical fireworks, cadenciamercuria's games are a front-row ticket to the thrill of chess warfare.


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Coach Chesswick

Hi cadenciamercuria!

You have an enterprising style and a sharp tactical eye—combinations like 11.Nxc7+!! in your win over matthewaidan1 prove that. Below is some focused feedback to help push past your current ceiling and reach a new 570 (2025-04-06).

1. Opening Phase – Build First, Punch Later

  • King safety first. Several losses (e.g. vs erotic66, achilles_089) began with early pawn thrusts (f3-g4-h4) before castling. Swap that habit for the “four-move checklist”: develop minor pieces, control the centre, castle, connect rooks.
  • Stop donating tempi. In the defeat by thelobozec your bishop danced Bb5-a4-b5 while Black gained time. Ask yourself, “Will this move still be good in two moves?” before retreating a piece.
  • Lightweight repertoire. You score well in the Four Knights/Italian. Add one reliable line versus the French and the Sicilian so you aren’t improvising on move 7.

2. Middlegame – Sharpen the Sword, Shield the King

  • Count attackers. In several defeats you sacrificed material with only one or two attacking pieces. A rule of thumb: do not sacrifice unless you can bring at least three pieces to the enemy king faster than it can be defended.
  • Run the C-C-T scan. Before every move, scan for Check, Capture, Threat. It would have caught 13…Qxf2+ in the Vienna and 14…Qxd5 vs erotic66.
  • Practice prophylaxis. Ask “What does my opponent want?” Spotting …Qxb4 in the Thelobozec game, a quiet 18.Rc1 would have kept your queenside intact.

3. Endgame & Conversion

  • When ahead, simplify. In the win vs sid-077 you were winning by move 23, but the game lasted until a flag. Trade pieces sooner to reduce counter-play.
  • Study basic rook endings; they arise often after tactical exchanges like 20.Rxd8 in the MatthewAidan game.

4. Practical Skills

  • Time management. You often finish with 6-7 minutes unused. Invest an extra 20-30 seconds in critical positions to avoid the quick tactical collapses that caused several rapid losses.
  • Post-game routine. After each session pick one win and one loss, annotate them before turning on the engine. Write: “What did I expect? What did I miss?” Turning unconscious errors into conscious knowledge is the fastest upgrade you can buy.

5. Two-Week Training Menu

  1. 20 tactical puzzles daily, set 100-200 points above your rating.
  2. Replay the miniature below and identify the key motif:
  3. Play 5 rapid games focusing on “castle by move 8 unless there is a concrete tactical reason not to.” Track the success rate.

Monitor progress with

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—seeing the green bars grow is a great motivator.

Keep having fun, keep your king safe, and let your tactical flair shine once the groundwork is set. See you on the board!



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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 172 100 235

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 38W / 45L / 5D 41W / 41L / 8D 45.6

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 21 7 12 2 33.3%
Amar Gambit 14 5 7 2 35.7%
Four Knights Game 11 4 7 0 36.4%
Elephant Gambit 10 4 5 1 40.0%
Amazon Attack 9 5 2 2 55.6%
Barnes Defense 9 3 6 0 33.3%
Australian Defense 8 7 1 0 87.5%
Petrov's Defense 7 3 3 1 42.9%
Scandinavian Defense 7 2 5 0 28.6%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Four Knights Game 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Three Knights Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bishop's Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Barnes Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Czech Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Amazon Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Alekhine Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense 1 0 0 1 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 6 0
Losing 7 1
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