Profile: Synomus (aka Caprouss)
Meet Synomus, a chess adventurer whose battles on the 64 squares are a rollercoaster of drama, resilience, and unexpected triumphs. Known to brave blitz, bullet, and rapid formats alike, Synomus' journey is one of highs, lows, and a lot of "Wait, what just happened?" moments.
Rating & Performance Highlights
- Peak Blitz Rating: 406 (November 2024) – Enough to bend some boards but still room for legendary comebacks.
- Peak Bullet Rating: 233 (May 2025) – Speed chess wizardry that occasionally defies the laws of physics and patience.
- Peak Rapid Rating: 563 (November 2024) – Rapid format is Synomus' playground where four games brought four wins, proving sometimes patience pays off (or maybe just beginner’s luck).
Playing Style & Chess Personality
Synomus' style is a cocktail of tactical panache and stubborn persistence. With an impressive 72.68% comeback rate and a 39.58% win rate after losing a piece, this player thrives when the odds are stacked against them — turning setbacks into stunning reversals.
The average game stretches around 44 moves, showing a love for the long haul rather than quick sacrifices or sprints. However, with a tilt factor of 12, Synomus occasionally channels the dramatic flair of a soap opera, sprinkling their games with emotional highs and lows.
Favorite Openings & Strategies
Synomus favors the Alekhine's Defense, embracing its complexity with nearly 50% win rate in blitz and a spicy 62.5% win rate in the Maroczy Variation. The Pirc Defense and Accelerated London System are also go-to weapons, each boasting a healthy 57% win rate in blitz battles.
On the slightly riskier side, the Englund Gambit and Queen's Pawn variations sometimes sneak in, keeping opponents guessing if this is grandmaster-level strategy or a wild tactical experiment.
Recent Battles & Memorable Moments
The latest showdown with courtneyblair ended in a stylish checkmate victory, showcasing Synomus’ sharp endgame instincts and capacity to seize the moment. However, losses to players like ikerolocom remind us that even the best have off days—usually when forgetting which way the knights jump.
Fun Facts
- Best time to challenge Synomus: 7 PM (19:00), when their win rate magically hits 100% – coincidentally also prime TV drama hour.
- Has a knack for resigning early about 4.57% of the time – either out of humility or impatience to get to the next game.
- Most battles fought on a Wednesday and Monday, with an encouraging win rate north of 50% on those days, proving midweek motivation is real!
Summary
Whether you find Synomus meticulously plotting openings or throwing surprising gambits, one thing's for sure: every game with this player is an unpredictable journey through twists, checkmates, and occasional blunders. If chess had a "most entertaining" award, Synomus would be front-runner, battling not just opponents but sometimes their own occasional bouts of chess-induced chaos.
