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ChiefAylward

Playing Since: 2024-09-23 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 650
106W / 110L / 16D
Blitz: 394
21W / 37L / 4D
Bullet: 285
8W / 9L / 0D

Profile Summary: ChiefAylward

Meet ChiefAylward, the chess enthusiast whose rapid games read like a thrilling rollercoaster ride through openings, endgames, and more than a few nail-biting comebacks. With a peak Rapid rating flirting just shy of 750 and a blitz peak zooming to an impressive 870, ChiefAylward has clearly mastered the art of quick thinking — or at least a blitzkrieg-style assault!

On the battlefield of sixty-minute games, ChiefAylward tends to wield the Queen's Pawn Opening and the King's Pawn Opening with nearly equal parts cunning and flair. The Chigorin Variation in particular seems like their playground for creativity, clinching many victories by dazzling checkmates (links to their recent games confirm that). Having dabbled in everything from the French Defense to the Caro-Kann, this player isn’t afraid to mix up strategies in pursuit of that all-important win.

While the wins and losses dance in near-perfect balance—103 wins to 104 losses in Rapid—it’s the comeback artistry that impresses: an astonishing 81% comeback rate after facing adversity. Yes, ChiefAylward sometimes stumbles (who doesn’t?), enduring a brutal longest losing streak of 10 games—but those setbacks only sharpen the strategic mind for the next skirmish.

Psychological forte? Playing around 7 to 8 PM appears to be their prime time, boasting an 85.7% win rate at 19:00. Whether it’s that post-dinner clarity or the power of coffee, it’s their golden hour for delivering checkmate shocks. Be warned: the tilt factor is kept impressively low at 10, meaning sticky situations rarely ruffle this player's calm.

ChiefAylward’s style:

  • Prefers longer fights, with an average of ~55 moves in wins and ~58 in losses.
  • Loves to take risks but knows when to bow out early, with a modest early resignation rate of 3%.
  • Has an intriguing black-piece winning rate higher than with whites (51% vs 38%), proving sometimes the dark side rocks harder.

From battling well-known rivals to scoring perfect 100% win rates against many opponents, ChiefAylward's journey is one of steady learning and surprising brilliance. Each match tells a story, and if their latest triumph over roushankutriyar (a sharp checkmate after a fierce Queen's Pawn tussle) is anything to go by, ChiefAylward is a force to be reckoned with—on their way from local hero to chess legend (or at least a memorable opponent in your next online duel).

So, whether you come to the board with nerves of steel or prefer to castle as fast as possible, keep an eye out for ChiefAylward. They might not always win—but when they do, it’s usually with style, grit, and a good dose of chess cunning.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
pink_floyd76 0W / 1L / 0D
starbbooyy 1W / 0L / 0D
viezsx 0W / 1L / 0D
yamal2314 0W / 1L / 0D
zyadelshafey 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
captaina97 0W / 8L / 1D
davetherave_68 1W / 0L / 0D
dhirajbo 0W / 1L / 0D
jorgevs20 0W / 0L / 1D
lixo_20 0W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 155 524 657
2024 650 625
Rating by Year20242025657524YearRatingBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 34W / 50L / 10D 46W / 37L / 5D 59.3
2024 19W / 30L / 1D 25W / 22L / 2D 56.8

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 27 13 10 4 48.1%
Queens Pawn Opening 19 9 10 0 47.4%
Van t Kruijs Opening 15 7 8 0 46.7%
Mieses Opening 14 5 7 2 35.7%
Caro Kann Defense 8 4 3 1 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 8 3 4 1 37.5%
French Defense 8 3 5 0 37.5%
French Defense Normal Variation 6 2 4 0 33.3%
French Defense Kings Indian Attack 6 3 3 0 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 5 4 1 0 80.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
French Defense Exchange Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Englund Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Undefined 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 6 0
Losing 10 1