chinastown

Profile: chinastown

Meet chinastown, a chess enthusiast who has been fervently battling on the digital battlefield since early 2024. With a peak Bullet rating of 870 achieved in January 2024 and a Blitz peak of 326 reached in March 2025, chinastown has demonstrated an undying spirit and a penchant for fast-paced games.

While chinastown's journey has been a rollercoaster — with thrilling winning streaks (up to 7 games) and trying moments like a 10-game losing streak — the player embraces every game as a new adventure. Playing mostly Blitz, chinastown brings creativity and resilience to the board, rarely quitting early (only about 6% early resignations) and fighting fiercely in the endgame (a solid 54% endgame appearances).

Their opening repertoire is both eclectic and charmingly experimental. Among favorite choices, the Van t Kruijs Opening stands out (almost 70 games!), although with a modest 39% win rate, reflecting chinastown’s readiness to battle through complex positions. When the mood strikes, chinastown shines brightest with the Mieses Opening, boasting an impressive 71% win rate in Bullet.

Fun fact: chinastown seems to have a soft spot for the early morning hours, showing peak performance around 4 AM, a time when most mortal players are snoozing. Maybe it's the magic of the quiet dawn, or just the supernatural focus after a few cups of coffee! Beware, opponents who face chinastown during this time, as their comeback rate after losing a piece is a staggering 92.6%. Give up your queen? Not without a fight!

Speaking of fights, chinastown’s games often end with the clock as the nail in the coffin — winning or losing on time happens almost equally often, reflecting a fiery battle to the last second.

Recent highlights:

• A memorable victory against rooooooooop, wrapping up the game on time with a crafty pawn push and piece activity that would make even a grandmaster stop and admire. rooooooooop
  
  
• A tough loss on time to schoeny4, proving that every player has those pesky games where the clock gets the better of them. schoeny4

Despite the ups and downs, chinastown's spirit is unwavering. Whether meticulously maneuvering in the endgame or hurling tactical surprises early on, this player embodies the heart of a true chess warrior — always ready to press on and never letting a setback keep the board quiet for long.

"Chess is the art which expresses the science of logic," says chinastown — or maybe it's just the art of making your opponent run out of time!