Player Profile: cern2401
Meet cern2401, a chess gladiator battling through ranks with a style as unpredictable as a cat on a hot tin roof. With a peak Blitz rating of 265 (reached in May 2025) and an eye-popping Daily rating soaring to 546, this player is no stranger to the chessboard's battlefield. A true speedster in Bullet and Blitz games, cern2401 has proven to thrive under pressure, boasting a comeback rate of nearly 67% and an impressive knack for bouncing back after losing pieces.
Playing Style
Known for a somewhat dramatic flair, cern2401 isn't afraid to resign early (about 13% of the time) when the position looks grim — after all, why waste time when the coffee’s ready? But when the endgame arrives, they engage fiercely, appearing in nearly 44% of their matches and averaging around 48 moves per win, proving endurance alongside speed. Notably, they hold a slightly better winning edge with White (46.25%) compared to Black (40.32%), showing their love for the first move.
Opening Repertoire Highlights
- Blitz favorite: Kings Pawn Opening and its King’s Knight Variation — a classic yet challenging choice, though results are mixed with a 42% and 35% win rate respectively.
- They flirt with the Queen’s Pawn Opening Blackmar Gambit, boasting a juicy 64% win rate in Blitz. Risky but rewarding!
- Bishops' Opening and Scandinavian Defense also pepper their game arsenal with solid performances hovering around the 50-60% win rate.
- Rapid games show a preference for the Caro Kann Defense with a tidy 67% win rate, while Bullet games favor the Bishops Opening and Englund Gambit, where they shine with 59% and 62.5% win rates — speed and tactics well combined.
Statistical Snapshot
With over 570 Blitz games and close to 170 Bullet contests under the belt, cern2401 holds an overall gritty record: more losses than wins but an impressive resilience evident in their play. They enjoy playing most on Tuesdays (57% win rate) and Thursdays (53% win rate) — must be their days to rule the board! The best time to catch cern2401 working their chess magic? Around 10 AM, when tactical awareness and concentration hit their peak.
Most Recent Battles
- June 2, 2025: A brilliant checkmate victory against DyadyaaGrisha in a Queen's Gambit Declined where they transformed a c-pawn into a lethal force delivering the final blow.
- Not immune to tough lessons, they also suffered a checkmate against romanygirgis on the same day, showing even the best stumble sometimes.
- Their resilience proved again in a rapid resignation win against khantsithu98, showcasing strategic pressure and patience.
Fun Facts
- Known to drop a quick resignation 13% of the time — because life's too short to play when it’s a lost cause!
- Has a penchant for unconventional openings like the Englund Gambit and Grob Opening, adding spice to their games.
- Whether blitzing at lightning speed or grinding through daily marathon games, cern2401 embraces the chaotic beauty of chess.
All in all, cern2401 is a passionate chess adventurer: not always perfect, sometimes unpredictable, but always ready to test their mettle on the 64 squares. A player to watch, laugh with, and admire — because behind every brave move is a story waiting to checkmate boredom.
