Capricorn9 - The Chess Journeyman with a Tactical Twist
Meet Capricorn9, a chess player with a career as lengthy and rich as an epic saga, spanning well over a decade of thrilling battles on the 64 squares. Starting modestly with a blitz rating just over 1100 in 2011, Capricorn9 has steadily climbed the ranks, peaking with a blitz rating soaring above 2200 and a bullet rating touching the 2000 mark!
Playing Style & Stats:
Known for never giving up (with a comeback rate that'd put Rocky Balboa to shame at an impressive 87.31%), Capricorn9 battles with strong psychological resilience despite a tilt factor of 15 — because even the strongest have their "oops" moments.
Their average game length hovers around 72 moves, showing a patient and enduring style, with a penchant for endgames (76.52% frequency). White pieces slightly favor Capricorn9, boasting a 50.14% win rate, while black pieces are still respectable at 46.65%.
Record Breaking Streaks:
Capricorn9 once hit an impressive 18-game winning streak, proving they are nothing if not a force to be reckoned with on the board. Currently, that winning streak has cooled down, but who knows what fiery chess battles await next?
Game Formats & Ratings:
- Blitz: Capricorn9 is a blitz warrior with nearly 34,000 wins and a win rate of about 48.3%, consistently making lightning-fast decisions.
- Daily (Correspondence): A quieter tactician preferring slow, contemplative games, holding a stellar 55.75% win rate.
- Rapid & Bullet: Although less frequent, Capricorn9 shines in rapid with a perfect record and battles fiercely in bullet with a near even win/loss record.
Favorite Opponents and Secret Openings
With an impressive 48,000+ games under the mysterious banner of "Top Secret" openings, Capricorn9 keeps opponents guessing and unpredictably off-balance.
Many opponents have faced Capricorn9 multiple times, including rivals like sairamcp, franzjosephit, robc2012, and erzbischof. Not all have lived to tell the tale — Capricorn9 boasts a 100% win rate against some, proving their absolute dominance.
Peak Hours & When to Avoid Playing Them
If you want to challenge Capricorn9, beware of the golden hours between 10-15 and 23 (local time), with win rates peaking above 49-50% — a time when they are truly in their element.
Sundays and Fridays also invite sharp play and tactical fireworks, so if you're planning your revenge match, maybe schedule it for Tuesday afternoon when the win rate dips a tad.
Off the Board
While the data doesn’t reveal Capricorn9's hobbies, one thing is sure — their resilience and tactical awareness make them a master of comeback victories and a nightmare for those who underestimate their powers. Whether you meet Capricorn9 across rapid, blitz, or bullet, remember: this player’s spirit is as strong as any grandmaster's.
So, ready your pieces and good luck — Capricorn9 is watching!
What You’re Doing Well
Capricorn9, your recent record of 8 wins with no losses or draws shows excellent consistency and strong play in rapid games. You have a very high strength adjusted win rate of around 95%, which indicates your game quality is well above average for your rating. It is also impressive to see positive rating trends with steady increases over the last months. Your performance across various openings is solid, with 100% win rates in openings like the Barnes Defense, English Opening variations, and the King’s Indian Defense Kazakh Variation. This variety suggests good adaptability and opening preparation.
Areas to Improve
Despite the great results, here are some suggestions to further raise your game:
- Deepen Opening Understanding: While your results in openings are excellent, exploring the themes and typical plans more deeply can give you an edge. For example, focusing on pawn structures and common tactical motifs in your favored openings will improve middle-game and transition play.
- Manage Critical Moments: In rapid games, key turning points often happen quickly. Reviewing your games to spot moments where a slight inaccuracy could have shifted balance is essential. Practice recognizing these moments to make precise decisions under time pressure.
- Endgame Technique: Many games are decided in the endgame. Ensure you sharpen your skills on essential endgame positions and conversions to avoid missed opportunities.
- Time Usage: Your clock management seems good, but always watch for moments to save time for complex positions. Practice incremental time control games to balance speed and accuracy.
Next Steps for Growth
- Regularly analyze your wins deeply to understand what made you successful and replicate those strategies.
- Study opening theory in your preferred systems to stay ahead of opponent preparation.
- Include tactical drills daily to improve pattern recognition and calculation speed.
- Review classic games in your chosen openings to learn strategic plans.
- Consider playing slightly longer rapid or classical games occasionally to improve calculation depth and endgame skills.
Keep leveraging your strengths while working on these growth areas, and your rapid rating and overall play will continue rising strongly.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| georgt | 18W / 9L / 3D | |
| wipro1863 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| akula_ali | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| thanos_kamp | 0W / 6L / 0D | |
| analyseii | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| will_navidson | 2W / 2L / 0D | |
| benkkulix11 | 0W / 0L / 1D | |
| spand_mehta | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| rimorchio | 1W / 4L / 0D | |
| bane3333 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| sairamcp | 65W / 74L / 10D | |
| franzjosephIT | 58W / 71L / 6D | |
| erzbischof | 69W / 45L / 13D | |
| robc2012 | 39W / 62L / 11D | |
| ivari60 | 45W / 53L / 6D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2118 | 1764 | ||
| 2024 | 2050 | 2076 | 2079 | 1736 |
| 2023 | 2024 | 2123 | 1795 | |
| 2022 | 1924 | 2073 | 1810 | |
| 2021 | 1781 | 2064 | 1986 | 1854 |
| 2020 | 1668 | 2037 | 1512 | 1906 |
| 2019 | 1711 | 2116 | 1698 | |
| 2018 | 1768 | 2034 | 1919 | |
| 2017 | 1832 | 1950 | 1972 | |
| 2016 | 1596 | 2002 | 1915 | |
| 2015 | 1939 | 1461 | ||
| 2014 | 1971 | |||
| 2013 | 1697 | 1822 | ||
| 2012 | 1676 | 1848 | ||
| 2011 | 1728 | 1900 | 1200 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2260W / 1880L / 241D | 2165W / 1990L / 249D | 73.2 |
| 2024 | 2439W / 2206L / 310D | 2238W / 2453L / 263D | 73.3 |
| 2023 | 2923W / 2459L / 363D | 2768W / 2633L / 330D | 73.5 |
| 2022 | 2747W / 2224L / 291D | 2662W / 2421L / 280D | 73.8 |
| 2021 | 2623W / 2112L / 300D | 2485W / 2292L / 292D | 74.0 |
| 2020 | 2411W / 2165L / 336D | 2281W / 2321L / 319D | 74.7 |
| 2019 | 1797W / 1466L / 201D | 1701W / 1598L / 189D | 74.0 |
| 2018 | 1405W / 1272L / 184D | 1282W / 1465L / 147D | 75.4 |
| 2017 | 1713W / 1519L / 165D | 1539W / 1711L / 157D | 74.9 |
| 2016 | 830W / 769L / 87D | 793W / 815L / 94D | 73.4 |
| 2015 | 809W / 733L / 71D | 690W / 851L / 74D | 76.2 |
| 2014 | 742W / 656L / 61D | 708W / 673L / 59D | 75.1 |
| 2013 | 650W / 720L / 71D | 612W / 762L / 57D | 74.9 |
| 2012 | 361W / 431L / 27D | 353W / 440L / 23D | 69.7 |
| 2011 | 273W / 237L / 9D | 258W / 252L / 18D | 71.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Defense | 20472 | 9948 | 9484 | 1040 | 48.6% |
| Australian Defense | 9550 | 4453 | 4606 | 491 | 46.6% |
| English Opening: Drill Variation | 6620 | 3472 | 2786 | 362 | 52.5% |
| English Opening | 5451 | 2660 | 2493 | 298 | 48.8% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 5413 | 2829 | 2306 | 278 | 52.3% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System | 4977 | 2426 | 2209 | 342 | 48.7% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 4171 | 1930 | 1992 | 249 | 46.3% |
| English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation | 2959 | 1498 | 1310 | 151 | 50.6% |
| Czech Defense | 2854 | 1332 | 1361 | 161 | 46.7% |
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 2505 | 1352 | 1011 | 142 | 54.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Defense | 277 | 156 | 98 | 23 | 56.3% |
| English Opening: Drill Variation | 145 | 75 | 47 | 23 | 51.7% |
| Australian Defense | 116 | 65 | 40 | 11 | 56.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 81 | 48 | 32 | 1 | 59.3% |
| English Opening | 63 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 49.2% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 48 | 33 | 10 | 5 | 68.8% |
| English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation | 42 | 26 | 11 | 5 | 61.9% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 41 | 25 | 10 | 6 | 61.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System | 37 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 40.5% |
| Pirc Defense: Classical Variation | 29 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 34.5% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Drill Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Kazakh Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Defense: Blumenfeld-Hiva Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Defense | 39 | 26 | 13 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Australian Defense | 21 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 28.6% |
| English Opening | 15 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 26.7% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 64.3% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 50.0% |
| English Opening: Drill Variation | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 41.7% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 91.7% |
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 27.3% |
| Czech Defense | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 18 | 1 |
| Losing | 15 | 0 |