Edmund: The Chess Adventurer
Meet Edmund – a player whose chess journey feels a bit like a rollercoaster in VR, thrilling with unexpected rises and the occasional loop-de-loop. Starting off in 2023 with a Rapid rating peaking at 934 and wobbling down to 162 at his lowest, Edmund has shown resilience and the spirit of a true gladiator on the 64 squares.
Over the years, Edmund’s Rapid games have multiplied like rabbits, amassing over 4,300 battles on his favorite “Top Secret” opening where he boasts a respectable ~46% win rate. His Bullet chess, meanwhile, has seen a dramatic jump from a modest 233 max rating in 2023 to an electrifying 582 by 2025 – proving he’s got the reflexes when the clock hits five minutes or less!
Blitz too has offered him some fascinating challenges. Starting out with a shy 491 max rating in 2023, Edmund dipped a bit in 2024 before staging a comeback with a sharp 440 peak in 2025. Daily chess doesn’t see as much action in his timeline but what’s there is consistent.
His longest winning streak is a confident 9 games, though sadly the current streak stands at zero – a reminder that even the sharpest knives need a sharpening stone! Edmund's average moves per win hover around 48, so he’s definitely not a flash-in-the-pan type; he prefers battles that last and thrill.
Psychologically, Edmund is a bit of a character: his tilt factor is 12, which is neither ‘zen master’ nor ‘rage monster’, just enough to keep things spicy. He has a unique ability to bounce back with a comeback rate north of 55%, and – impressively – he wins every time after losing a piece. Either Edmund has nerves of steel or his opponents panic when they gain material!
A quick peek at the calendar reveals Edmund’s best times to shine: 17:00 hours, where he triumphs half the time, and the afternoons around 13:00 clock in a 51% win rate. On the flip side, 2:00 AM isn’t quite his prime – clocking only 20% wins.
Opponents beware: Edmund's most faced nemesis is “nhlonhlo” with 11 games, though his win rate there is a humbling 9%. But with combat-tested openings, tactical savvy, and a steady heart, Edmund fights on with the promise of future legends.
When not shifting pawns and knights, Edmund is likely contemplating whether a chessboard with more knights would solve all of life’s problems (spoiler: probably yes).
