Player Profile: clood08
Meet clood08, a daring tactician and relentless competitor in the battlefield of 64 squares.
With a current peak rapid rating soaring to an impressive 531 (achieved in May 2025), clood08 has
demonstrated remarkable resilience, bouncing back from early struggles to carve out a respected place in the chess community.
Starting 2024 with modest numbers, clood08 didn't let initial setbacks dampen their spirit. With over 1,400 rapid games played by May 2025,
their journey is a testament to endurance—winning nearly as many as they lost, and stubbornly drawing battles when absolutely necessary.
Their blitz and bullet performances, while less abundant, show flashes of striking speed and sharp calculation, including a bullet peak of 451.
Opening preferences reveal a lover of both classical and quirky lines: the King's Pawn Opening serves as a trusty steed,
boasting a steady 53% win rate over hundreds of rapid battles, while the enigmatic King's Pawn Opening Hippopotamus Defense adds some mystery
and spice with nearly 45% success. And when fast-paced blitz demands quick thinking, clood08 favors the Scandinavian and Queen's Pawn Openings
with a winning smile on their face.
Known for a bit of grit, they maintain an impressive come-back rate of 65%—proving they don't throw in the towel easily. With an
average game length around 44 moves for wins, clood08 tends to savor the strategic dance, preferring a marathon of mind-games
over a sprint. However, their early resignation rate is a cheeky 19%—apparently, sometimes it's smarter to save the brain cells
for the next game than to stubbornly cling to lost causes.
The psychological battlefield is navigated with care; a relatively low tilt factor of 16 shows that clood08 keeps cool when the pressure’s on,
especially during their prime time around 10:00 AM—the ultimate moment when their chess senses are tingling and their win rate peaks.
Among friends and foes, clood08 has seen highs and lows: some opponents are utterly confounded (100% win rate against several),
while others still manage to slip past. Their longest winning streak? A mighty 11 consecutive victories—enough to strike fear in any rival’s heart.
Recent victories speak volumes. In one particularly elegant rapid win, clood08 demonstrated mastery with a subtle queen promotion and a
beautiful final checkmate, ending the opponent’s reign and showcasing both tactical sharpness and strategic depth.
In short, whether it’s grinding out victories in rapid, dazzling in blitz, or quietly crushing opponents in daily games, clood08 is a player who mixes
passion, persistence, and a dash of humor on the grand stage of chess. Never count them out—unless you want your king to be checkmated in style!
