clxssics: The Renaissance Tactician of the Chessboard
Once upon a time in the vast digital chess kingdoms, a player named clxssics emerged—not quite a classical maestro, not quite a bullet blitzer, but a cunning strategist weaving through the ranks with a mix of patience, bursts of speed, and a dash of calculated audacity.
Rating Journey
Starting with a modest blitz rating in the 400s back in early 2019, clxssics steadily climbed the ladder to touch peak blitz glory at 1300 in January 2021. But don’t let those numbers fool you—this player’s bullet and rapid ratings reached even loftier heights: peaking at 1507 in bullet and a stellar 1517 in rapid play. Clearly, they’ve mastered the art of quicksilver attacks and calm strategic battles alike.
Playing Style
Known for an 81.79% comeback rate (seriously, if they lose a piece, better watch out!), clxssics is the chess equivalent of a phoenix, rising from each tactical setback. With a typical game lasting around 65 moves (win or lose), patience is their friend, and they love a good endgame showdown—hitting the endgame in over 68% of games.
White pieces bring a slight edge with a 54.51% win rate, but the black army’s defense is nothing to scoff at, holding nearly 49%. Yet beware: clxssics tends to show signs of “tilt” at times (a modest 10 on the tilt factor scale)—they’re only human after all!
Opening Repertoire: Old School Meets New School
The name clxssics is fitting, as their favorite openings are a mix of classical and slightly offbeat lines. In blitz, they dance through the Scotch Game and Caro-Kann Defense, while rapid play favors the solid Caro-Kann Defense with a notable 65% win rate. Bullet games feature aggressive gambits like the Englund Gambit and the Modern Defense, showing their willingness to keep opponents on their toes.
Notable Records
With over 600 wins in blitz alone and a penchant for resigning gracefully (they’ve won 419 games by resignation!), clxssics doesn’t just grind points—they know when to press and when to bow out. Their longest winning streak tops out at an impressive 11 games, but oh, they’ve had rough patches too, including a tough losing streak of 10 games—because even legends face setbacks.
Memorable Recent Battles
One recent gem from February 2025 saw clxssics masterfully clinch a victory with the Dutch Defense, forcing the opponent to resign after a grueling 25-move duel. A swift Sunday checkmate in a Scotch Game followed the very next day. But not every day is a winning day—just days later, a hard-fought loss by resignation reminded them that the journey is full of surprises.
Personality Snapshot
With a penchant for late-night gaming peaks (8 AM is their best hour, though they clock a mighty 75% win rate at 8 AM sharp), clxssics balances logic and whimsy. They take their chess seriously but might chuckle at a well-timed blunder or a cheeky gambit from an unsuspecting opponent.
In summary: clxssics is a resilient, adaptive, and sometimes mischievous force on the board—always ready to brawl in bullet, strategize in rapid, and tinker with classic openings in blitz. Keep an eye on this player; the chessboard is their playground, and every move tells a story.
May your pawns promote and your bishops never get trapped!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| jlmbetterthanu | 12W / 9L / 3D | |
| jlm2021 | 18W / 3L / 1D | |
| Mr. C. | 15W / 6L / 1D | |
| nearlyasgoodasmagnus | 9W / 7L / 2D | |
| sexyblondeguy | 10W / 1L / 2D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1167 | 1080 | 1348 | |
| 2024 | 1294 | 1022 | 1473 | |
| 2023 | 1388 | |||
| 2022 | 1287 | 1099 | 1383 | |
| 2021 | 1447 | 1206 | 1497 | |
| 2020 | 1456 | 1138 | 1202 | |
| 2019 | 647 | 934 | 756 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18W / 19L / 0D | 16W / 23L / 1D | 74.0 |
| 2024 | 4W / 4L / 0D | 4W / 2L / 0D | 50.6 |
| 2023 | 2W / 1L / 0D | 1W / 1L / 0D | 91.4 |
| 2022 | 25W / 31L / 4D | 29W / 33L / 1D | 80.3 |
| 2021 | 128W / 75L / 9D | 101W / 98L / 15D | 72.4 |
| 2020 | 324W / 240L / 19D | 292W / 248L / 30D | 70.9 |
| 2019 | 128W / 110L / 13D | 114W / 119L / 11D | 56.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Game | 45 | 20 | 24 | 1 | 44.4% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 42 | 22 | 19 | 1 | 52.4% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 36 | 21 | 13 | 2 | 58.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 35 | 22 | 13 | 0 | 62.9% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 34 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 47.1% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 34 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 47.1% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 32 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Dutch Defense | 30 | 11 | 16 | 3 | 36.7% |
| Englund Gambit | 28 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 53.6% |
| Queens Gambit Accepted Old Variation | 27 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 59.3% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Englund Gambit | 35 | 22 | 12 | 1 | 62.9% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 28 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 53.6% |
| Sicilian Defense French Variation | 21 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 52.4% |
| Pirc Defense | 20 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Modern Defense with | 17 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 70.6% |
| Bishops Opening | 16 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 31.2% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 35.7% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 46.1% |
| London System | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 53.9% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro Kann Defense | 40 | 26 | 13 | 1 | 65.0% |
| Scotch Game | 28 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 67.9% |
| Dutch Defense | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% |
| Caro Kann Defense Advance Short Variation with | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 64.3% |
| Caro Kann Defense Advance Variation | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 54.5% |
| Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 36.4% |
| Scotch Game Classical Variation | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Owens Defense | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 37.5% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 5 |