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CassMDG

Playing Since: 2024-09-22 (Active)

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Rapid: 499
209W / 186L / 20D
Blitz: 375
198W / 209L / 13D

About CassMDG

CassMDG is a rapid and blitz chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is as colorful as it is tenacious. Currently hovering around a rapid rating in the mid-400s to high-500s range, CassMDG’s peak rapid rating soared to an impressive 589 in May 2025, while blitz battles have seen a peak rating topping 611 in June 2025. Not exactly grandmaster territory yet, but hey, every chess legend started somewhere!

With over 400 rapid games under their belt and a modest blitz portfolio, CassMDG embraces a fighting style that’s far from timid. A comeback rate of over 70% shows an indomitable spirit—losing a piece doesn’t mean the game is lost, just more exciting for the spectators. The average win lasts around 57 moves, which means CassMDG prefers the scenic route to victory, savoring every tactical twist and turn.

Playing Style and Strategies

CassMDG is partial to the quirky and less trodden paths on the board. The Modern Defense boasts an astonishing win rate close to 89%, proving that sometimes surprise is the best weapon. The Scandinavian Defense and Chigorin Variation of the Queen's Pawn Opening also make frequent appearances with solid success. Meanwhile, the Indian Game tends to be a bit trickier, with a win rate around 23%—kids, that’s where you learn humility!

Whether boldly diving into the Nimzowitsch Defense or resisting with the French Defense, CassMDG balances aggressive tactics with an ability to recover from setbacks, making matches thrilling roller-coaster rides for both player and opponent.

Recent Memorable Games

June 4, 2025 was a rollercoaster day: two stellar checkmate wins using the Pirc Defense Modern Geller System and the Van't Kruijs Opening showcased sharp tactics and endgame finesse. However, not all battles ended in triumph; tough losses by resignation and checkmate remind CassMDG that the chess journey is one of growth, not just glory.

Psychological Quirks

Known to have a tilt factor of 6 (hey, humans are not machines!), CassMDG’s best fighting hours are between 6 AM to 8 AM and sometimes at quirky times like 4 AM and 8 AM, proving that chess genius can wake up and strike when the rest of the world is still dreaming. White pieces win just shy of 49%, but black pieces steal the show with a slightly better 51% win rate — sneaky!

Opponent Relations

CassMDG has tangled repeatedly with some opponents like tsumimy (with a respectable 58.7% win rate) and kept admirable undefeated streaks against a handful of other rivals. CassMDG’s encounters are peppered with intense rivalries and surprising clean sweeps — the perfect recipe for a chess drama series.

Final Thoughts

To sum it up, CassMDG is a dedicated chess adventurer who combines a sense of humor with a fierce competitive edge. Whether a surprise checkmate or a painful learning loss, every game is a chapter in Cass’s epic chess saga. If you ever face CassMDG, prepare for a game full of unexpected twists, quirky openings, and maybe a cheeky resignation or two!

“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind” — and CassMDG is definitely working up a sweat!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
dogley88 0W / 1L / 0D View
noahburd2005 0W / 1L / 0D View
borges-204 1W / 0L / 0D View
dacibby 1W / 0L / 0D View
alejandrokanoluna 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
tsumimy 45W / 28L / 3D View Games
irfan_2808 2W / 1L / 1D View Games
jimr0s3 1W / 1L / 1D View Games
skubidobi 2W / 1L / 0D View Games
redirishman 1W / 1L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 467 453
2024 460
Rating by Year20242025460453YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 145W / 124L / 11D 126W / 128L / 10D 56.8
2024 30W / 34L / 3D 34W / 30L / 2D 56.9

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Nimzowitsch Defense 31 13 16 2 41.9%
Scandinavian Defense 23 13 10 0 56.5%
Queens Pawn Opening 20 9 7 4 45.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 17 10 7 0 58.8%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 16 9 7 0 56.2%
Indian Game 13 3 8 2 23.1%
French Defense Normal Variation 12 7 5 0 58.3%
Nimzowitsch Defense Declined Williams Variation 10 3 7 0 30.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 10 5 5 0 50.0%
Modern Defense with 9 8 1 0 88.9%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Pirc Defense 31 20 10 1 64.5%
Scandinavian Defense 15 7 8 0 46.7%
Van t Kruijs Opening 14 8 5 1 57.1%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 12 5 7 0 41.7%
Nimzowitsch Defense Declined Williams Variation 11 6 4 1 54.5%
Queens Pawn Opening 10 5 5 0 50.0%
French Defense Knight Variation 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Ruy Lopez Opening Berlin Defense 8 3 5 0 37.5%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 7 5 2 0 71.4%
Nimzowitsch Defense 7 0 7 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 0
Losing 6 2
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