Profile: Quirrel (cookiesmilky)
Quirrel, known online as cookiesmilky, is a rapidly rising chess enthusiast with a flair for surprises and comebacks that would make even the toughest grandmasters raise an eyebrow. Starting off at modest ratings in 2023 — peaking around Rapid 776 and Bullet 640 — Quirrel’s playing journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster with a dash of cookie-fueled energy.
Rating and Performance Highlights
- Rapid: Maxed out at 814 in 2024, sporting a solid win rate of over 60% using a mysterious "Top Secret" opening that opponents just can't crack.
- Blitz: A swift and snappy style that reached 475 rating with a respectable 50%+ win rate, proving speed and strategy are both in the mix.
- Bullet: Lightning-fast blitzing with a 64% win rate, because who doesn’t love a quick snack of victory?
- Daily Chess: Taking the slow game seriously, though results show it’s a bit more of a "learning by doing" experience.
Playing Style & Approach
Quirrel is a strategist who doesn’t shy away from the endgame, hitting it nearly half the time and showcasing a knack for long battles — with an average of 54 moves per win. Known for a remarkable 100% win rate after losing a piece, Quirrel turns mistakes into opportunities, making every lost pawn a chance for a comeback.
Tilting? Yes, but sparingly — with a tilt factor of 8%, managing to keep the cool mostly intact even in the heat of the battle. Early resignations are rare (under 10%), showing a fighting spirit reminiscent of a squirrel stubbornly gripping its last acorn.
Memorable Records & Tidbits
- Longest winning streak: 14 games. Looks like Quirrel got into one of those cookie-fueled, unstoppable moods.
- Opponent win rates are all over the place, from perfect 0% losses against some to 100% wins over others — a true testament to an unpredictable style.
- Best days for victory? Saturdays and Mondays, because weekends and Mondays are when genius strikes (or when the cookies are just right).
- The magic hour: 19:00, boasting an almost unbelievable 87.5% win rate. Clearly, dinner time is prime chess time.
Whether plotting out the next big combo in Rapid or racing the clock in Bullet, Quirrel brings humor, tenacity, and a splash of sweet surprises to the board. Opponents beware: this player’s gameplay is as sneaky and persistent as a squirrel eyeing your picnic.
