Profile: Catherine_bel
Meet Catherine_bel, a chess adventurer with a playful spirit and a penchant for the unpredictable! This player’s journey through the 64 squares has seen peaks, valleys, and some wild rides that even a rollercoaster would envy.
Starting out with a Daily rating as low as 400 in late 2024, Catherine quickly climbed to a surprising peak of 935 in December 2024 — impressive, right? That’s like going from pawn to queen in just a few moves! Since then, the ebb and flow have kept things interesting, with ratings bouncing around the 500-600 range throughout early 2025.
Blitz is clearly the preferred battleground where Catherine shines brightest. With a peak blitz rating of 252 and a hefty tally of over 700 blitz games under her belt, she’s no stranger to rapid-fire decisions. Her bullet games, while more of a rollercoaster with highs of 290 and lows near 100, show a fearless approach to lightning-fast play — sometimes you win, sometimes you just make sparks fly!
Let’s talk style — Catherine isn’t one to shy away from complex positions. Her average win lasts about 37 moves, while losses tend to drag on a bit longer, hinting that she fights fiercely even when the chips are down. With a comeback rate nearing 69%, this player has a knack for clawing back from the brink of disaster — you might say she’s got nine lives on the chessboard.
The openings repertoire? Eclectic and adventurous. Catherine excels with the Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense boasting a perfect 100% win rate in bullet games, and confidently holds her ground with the Englund Gambit and Van t Kruijs Opening. But beware the Italian Game — it’s been a bit of a tough nut to crack so far.
Some surprising stats for the trivia lovers: she’s best playing at 5 AM — either a morning genius or simply a night owl refusing to admit defeat! Catherine’s games are not only about strength but also a bit of fun; she wins by resignation almost twice as often as by checkmate, a polite way to say “I’m done here!”.
Recent games show that the spirit of persistence is real — the most recent win was a dramatic abandonment of the opponent in an Englund Gambit battle, ending with a sharp tactical win. Previous losses include a swift checkmate surprise and some tough time controls, reminding us all that every chess journey is a mix of sweet victories and humbling defeats.
Whether you're a fan of solid daily play or lightning-fast blitz action, Catherine_bel brings grit, determination, and a pinch of unpredictable flair to every match. Watch closely — you never know when the comeback queen will strike again!
Quick Stats
- Peak Daily Rating: 935 (Dec 2024)
- Peak Blitz Rating: 252 (Nov 2024)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 290 (Dec 2024)
- Peak Rapid Rating: 427 (Nov 2024)
- Longest Winning Streak: 6 games
- Longest Losing Streak: 10 games (ouch!)
- Overall Daily Record: 25 wins, 27 losses, 1 draw
Fun Fact
Catherine's favorite time to hustle on the board? When most are asleep! With a 100% win rate during the wee hours of 5 AM and 6 AM, this player clearly knows how to catch opponents off guard — either by brilliant strategy or sheer surprise!
[[Chart|Rating|Daily|2024-11-2025-06]]🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| x-0874091737 | 3W / 2L / 1D | View Games |
| justarookie1998 | 3W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| narek2193 | 2W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| shreyans03 | 1W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| heeutut | 3W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 110 | 169 | 561 | |
| 2024 | 290 | 130 | 190 | 625 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 105W / 106L / 1D | 88W / 131L / 1D | 43.9 |
| 2024 | 99W / 117L / 1D | 89W / 129L / 0D | 43.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening | 114 | 57 | 57 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 48 | 26 | 21 | 1 | 54.2% |
| Englund Gambit | 41 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 51.2% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 26 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 57.7% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 24 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 45.8% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 20 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 30.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 18 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 44.4% |
| Bishops Opening | 16 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 31.2% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 14 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Indian Game | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 61.5% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 44.4% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Top Secret | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scotch Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Closed Sicilian Defense Traditional Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening | 19 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 26.3% |
| Philidor Defense | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 23.1% |
| Englund Gambit | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 8.3% |
| Pirc Defense Maroczy Defense | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Indian Game | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 6 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 1 |