Connn9: A Chess Player’s Journey
Embarking on their chess adventure with an early rapid rating in the low 200s, Connn9 steadily climbed to a personal best of 496. Today, they hold a rating of 368, reflecting both their commitment to growth and the ups and downs that come with competitive play. Across their rapid career, they have competed in over 90 games, achieving 42 victories, 48 defeats, and 2 draws.
Known for adventurous opening choices, Connn9 particularly excels with lines such as the Van ’t Kruijs Opening (1...e5 2.Bc4), the Vienna Game, and Petrovs Defense Classical Variation, achieving a perfect success rate when playing these systems multiple times. Despite a slightly lower overall win rate with White (36.96%), they find impressive success playing as Black (54.35%).
This player’s style often leads to long battles, with an average of 45 moves per victory and 56 per defeat. They also appear adept in later stages of the game, transitioning to endgames in nearly half of their contests. Showcasing resilience, Connn9 manages to rally back from potential disadvantages, completing successful comebacks in over half of such situations.
Notably, Friday stands as their strongest day of the week, while evenings around 7 PM (19:00) produce the best results. With a longest winning streak of four games, and a keen sense of timing and opening preparation, Connn9 continues to refine their craft and pursue ever-higher peaks in the realm of competitive chess.