costaricx

Profile: costaricx

Meet costaricx, a chess aficionado whose rating graph reads a bit like a rollercoaster at a wild amusement park. With a peak rapid rating of 284 in May 2025 and a blitz high of 235, they've experienced both the thrill of victory and the agony of nearly: their longest losing streak stands at a gutsy 5 games, and their longest winning streak a modest (but respectable) 4.

Known for their tactical resilience, costaricx has a remarkable 67% comeback rate after losing material, proving they never give up without a fight—though their tilt factor sits at a cautious 5, meaning the keyboard remains largely intact after setbacks.

Playing Style & Preferences

• Average moves in wins: ~59, showcasing patience and endurance
• Early resignation rate is a humble 1.43%, so expect full battles
• Strong in the endgame, appearing in over 67% of their games
• Black pieces are their lucky charms with a nearly 49% win rate, outperforming white’s 29%

Favorite Openings

costaricx has a curious taste for openings:

• Rapid: Master of the Scandinavian Defense and the Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense with a win rate up to 75% in the latter!
• Blitz: Prefers a sprinkling of less trodden paths like the Van Geet and Grob openings, boasting perfect records in each (albeit just one game each).

Performance Trends

Their prime time is afternoon to early evening — from 16:00 to 19:00, where they hit win rates between 47% and 60%. Weekends are dear to their heart with a 50% win rate on Saturdays. Who says chess isn't a relaxing weekend hobby?

Record Against Opponents

While costaricx shows some mixed results against frequent rivals like dfionegus and cripopa99, they've swept the floor with others boasting 100% win rates against notable usernames such as amal120, hungry333, and abdulrehmant9. Clearly, costaricx can both feast and fast!

Recent Battle Highlights

In their latest recorded victories, costaricx skillfully won by checkmate, resigned opponents capitulated in resignation, and even clocked several wins on time—always keeping opponents on their toes. Notably, they handled the Petrovs Defense with clinical precision despite an early sacrifice, and convincingly seized advantage against julian-le-goat in a game featuring a daring queen grab and a final mating net.

In Conclusion

Chess for costaricx is a mix of gritty persistence and occasional whimsical choices, daring gambits, and surprise wins. They may not always dominate, but they certainly never bore — bringing excitement, unpredictability, and a dash of Costa Rican passion to every battlefield.