catmeow78

Profile: catmeow78

The Stealthy Strategist on Three Lives (Blitz, Bullet & Rapid)

Known in the chess community by the enigmatic handle catmeow78, this player prowls the virtual chessboard like a feline stalking its prey—sometimes pouncing flawlessly, other times mysteriously vanishing into thin air (or simply losing to a pesky mouse).

Rating Rollercoaster

catmeow78's journey is a testament to persistence and paw-sitive attitude. The peak rating of 783 in Blitz (August 2023) and a strong peak of 641 in Rapid (October 2024) suggest a player constantly sharpening claws against tougher foes. Bullet performance peaked at a nimble 479, proving some games are won before you can say "check!"

Playing Style & Tactics

With an Early Resignation Rate of about 14%, catmeow78 isn’t a quitter—just a realist who knows when to nap and save energy for the next hunt. The favorite time to shine? Around 13:00, when the mind is sharp and the whiskers twitch with focus.

Endgames make up over 41% of their battles, with an average of 55 moves when winning—showing patience worthy of a cat stalking a toy mouse.
Their tactical prowess boasts a remarkable 64.5% comeback rate and a sneaky ability to win even after losing a piece almost 42% of the time.

Openings That Keep Opponents Guessing

• Petrov’s Defense (Three Knights Game) leads the pack with a tidy 70% win rate in blitz — a stylish and classical choice, like a cat circling its target carefully.
• Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation shows off a respectable ~54.5% win rate, proving catmeow78 isn’t afraid to play tricky and unconventional lines.
• The King's Pawn Opening variations are frequent hunting grounds, though somewhat mixed results — nothing says "a curious cat" quite like a 39-55% win range in these fights!

The Fierce Record

catmeow78's career features a passionate tussle with wins and losses nearly neck and neck:
Blitz: 185 wins vs 217 losses
Rapid: 355 wins vs 370 losses
Bullet: 26 wins vs 22 losses — proving quick paws and sharp claws also pay off.

Recent Highlights

In a recent thrilling encounter, catmeow78 secured a win by resignation, showcasing mastery in the King's Pawn Opening: King's Knight Variation. The game was a tactical feast culminating in a bold rook sacrifice that left the opponent with no choice but to quit.

Feline Quirks & Opponents

Facing a rogues’ gallery of opponents, catmeow78 has a love/hate relationship with certain usernames, boasting 100% wins against worthy challengers like who_is_ernesto and amazheng29, but suffering tough defeats against others such as maxlamenace117 and q11e. Clearly, the feline’s curiosity doesn’t always keep them out of trouble!

In Summary

Whether pouncing in blitz, stalking in bullet, or playing the long game in rapid, catmeow78 is a determined and crafty chess cat. Not the highest rated but definitely the most entertaining to watch — proving that every cat has its day, or at least its moment before the next nap.

Keep your pieces close and your mouse closer — catmeow78 is hunting!