chartley18

About chartley18

Meet chartley18, a rapidly rising chess enthusiast of 2025 who battles fiercely on the 64 squares with a mix of determination, cunning, and just a pinch of delightful stubbornness.

With a peak rapid rating of 1026 achieved in May 2025, chartley18 has been honing their skills over hundreds of rapid games—347 to be exact in March alone! This player thrives in the rapid format, consistently pushing their rating upward with an average rating climbing from the high 600s to nearly 1000 in just a few months. Although there have been ups and downs (a longest winning streak of 10 games, but an equally challenging losing streak of 8), their resilience and tactical grit shine through.

Playing Style

Smart but sometimes impatient, chartley18's games typically go the distance—winning games last on average about 54 moves, losses drag on even longer at nearly 68 moves, proving this player does not give up easily. An endgame aficionado, they appear in late middlegame and endgame positions over 60% of the time, often outlasting tougher opponents with clever strategic maneuvering.

Chartley18’s preferred time to bring the heat? Early morning at 4 AM, when the world is quiet and brainwaves flow strongest. Notably, their win rate at this hour is a perfect 100%! Opponents beware if you get paired with them during these witching hours.

Opening Repertoire

True mystery shrouds their favorite opening, labeled enigmatically as "Top Secret" in countless games, boasting a nearly 50% win rate over 814 encounters. Beyond that, chartley18 sneaks in some classical Italian Game variations, enjoying moderate success (although watch out for the tricky Italian Game Knight Attack Normal Variation where chartley18 shines with an 80% win rate!).

Tactical Prowess & Psychology

Famous for making comebacks, chartley18 turns around about 69% of games where they initially fall behind—a true fighter refusing to just resign to fate. Though the tilt factor sits at 8 (meaning sometimes things get under their skin), they bounce back with impressive mental toughness.

Competitive Record Highlights

• Total Rapid Wins: 537
• Total Rapid Losses: 517
• Draws: 58

This player enjoys battles against a colorful cast of opponents, having faced vasilis1312 and elprofessor100 multiple times, with a mixed bag of results. Chartley18 dominates some opponents with a flawless 100% win record, yet learns humbling lessons from others.

Recent Matches and Memorable Moments

Recently, chartley18 triumphed over maslawrekecki with the Black pieces in an intense King’s Gambit Declined battle, forcing a resignation after a calculated squeeze. Not just a patient endgame player, they also showcased a crushing checkmate against toxicity09 with a picturesque finish featuring the Caro-Kann defense. But like any true student of the game, they've faced setbacks too—such as a tough Italian Game loss to deathka77, reminding everyone that even the most dedicated players have their off days.

Fun Facts

• Wins the most on Sundays with a winning percentage soaring over 60%—Sunday truly is their day of reckoning!
• Most wins occur playing as White (49.28% win rate) but Black is never far behind (47.3%).
• Less than 1% early resignations show a stubborn streak that won't admit defeat easily.
• Has a 40.77% success rate even after losing a piece—difficult to fluster!

In summary, chartley18 is a passionate, scrappy rapid player with a flair for the dramatic and a love for deep, strategic battles. Whether it's outlasting opponents in grueling endgames or launching sudden tactical strikes at dawn, chartley18’s journey is one of perseverance, growth, and plenty of fun on the chess battlefield.

Keep an eye on them—those 64 squares will never be the same!