Profile Summary: chess1200bc
Meet chess1200bc, a fearless warrior of the 64 squares who bravely juggles victories, defeats, and the occasional timeout with the tenacity of a chess knight on a mission. With peak ratings hovering around the mid-600s in rapid and blitz formats, chess1200bc is a player who embodies both patience and perseverance—though not without the occasional early resignation or surprising comeback!
Rating & Play Style
- Highest Rapid Rating: 631 (October 2020)
- Highest Blitz Rating: 603 (June 2020)
- Bullet Rating Peak: 571 (June 2020)
chess1200bc enjoys long and strategic battles, with an average of about 54 moves per win and just under 52 moves per loss, proving they’re not one to rush headlong but rather savor every pawn push and knight maneuver. A player who notoriously keeps the endgame clock ticking, engaging in endgames in more than half the games played.
Playing Tendencies & Psychological Notes
Known for a knack to bounce back with a comeback rate of nearly 73%, chess1200bc refuses to fold when losing material, making even modest victories taste sweet. However, beware: the tilt factor is a modest 9, suggesting some post-game venting over spilled coffee or missed forks. Early mornings seem to be the magic hour—best playing performance kicks in at 6 AM sharp, proving that the quiet dawn is when chess1200bc’s brain really wakes up.
Opening Repertoire
Favoring classic and occasionally adventurous openings, chess1200bc often marches onto the battlefield with the Queen’s Pawn Opening or the King’s Pawn Opening (occasionally dabbling in the less-traveled King's Knight and Blackmar Gambit variations). For blitz skirmishes, the Leonardis variation of the King's Pawn Opening is a signature weapon, boasting a win rate just over 51%. The motto: “Push the pawns, confuse your opponent, hope for the best.”
Notable Achievements & Quirks
- Longest winning streak: 9 games (a glorious chess sprint!)
- Also endured a longest losing streak of 9 games, confirming chess is a rollercoaster of emotion.
- Prefers decisive finishes—resignations are common as a gracious nod to opponents’ skills, with over 1500 wins by resignation.
- Famous for abandoning games at key moments, perhaps due to sudden realization or “urgent snack break” requests.
Recent Battles
The latest victory was sealed with a Queen's Pawn Opening following a spirited tussle on August 21, 2021, showcasing sharp tactical play and a timely check from the queen to clinch the win. Losses come and go, but chess1200bc always returns to the board—with fresh coffee and renewed determination.
In A Nutshell
chess1200bc is the quintessential dedicated amateur chess enthusiast: battle-hardened, unpredictable, and wonderfully human. Whether it’s a rapid spree, blitz blitzkrieg, or the occasional bullet blast, expect grit, grind, and maybe a laugh or two over a blunder. The player who reminds us all that chess is about resilience, fun, and sometimes, just surviving the middlegame chaos.
