Player Profile: courtdog40
Meet courtdog40, a tenacious and adventurous chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is filled with both triumphant victories and humbling lessons. With a peak rapid rating of 987 achieved in November 2024, courtdog40 has shown glimpses of brilliance — especially in sudden tactical skirmishes and endgames that last a staggering average of nearly 59 moves per win.
Despite a rollercoaster ride through the ranks, courtdog40’s rapid game record is impressively balanced: exactly 427 wins, 427 losses, and 49 draws. This means every game is basically a “coin flip with style.” The bullet format, on the other hand, remains a dark horse, with fewer games played and a peak rating of 481 — proving that patience is sometimes the better strategy (or maybe just a preferred slow brew over frantic speed).
Known for embracing obscure and "unknown" openings, courtdog40 isn’t afraid to wander off the beaten path where 580 rapid games have unfolded with a near 48.5% win rate. Whether it’s the quirky Van't Kruijs Opening or the rarely seen Undefined (which, fun fact, boasts a kingly 68% win rate), this player keeps opponents guessing and fans entertained.
When the chips are down, courtdog40 shows resilience with a 72% comeback rate, often rallying after losing valuable pieces and summoning tactical awareness that would make even grandmasters raise an eyebrow. The psychological "tilt factor" sits at a moderate 7, proving that frustration is managed better than most when the clock ticks mercilessly.
Fun fact: The best time to face courtdog40 in battle is at 6:00 AM, their prime hour of genius or madness depending on perspective. Plus, with an early resignation rate below 3%, this player rarely quits early — no sharking here, just full fights till the end!
In a recent rapid encounter, courtdog40 demonstrated finesse with the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack, forcing a resignation with a mix of subtle pressure and queen-side dynamism. Opponents beware: their favorite battleground is anything but predictable.
Whether you're an admirer or adversary, courtdog40’s chess adventures offer drama, surprises, and a few laughs — proving that in chess, as in life, sometimes the journey and quirky openings matter as much as the final checkmate.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| tmessiah016 | 2W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| boboyorov404 | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| bottomsupboston | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| jordankoss | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| michaelbiss | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 353 | 839 | ||
| 2024 | 868 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 255W / 240L / 35D | 245W / 263L / 19D | 68.7 |
| 2024 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 46.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Opening | 580 | 281 | 262 | 37 | 48.5% |
| Top Secret | 190 | 85 | 98 | 7 | 44.7% |
| Owens Defense | 47 | 19 | 28 | 0 | 40.4% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation | 47 | 21 | 25 | 1 | 44.7% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 32 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Undefined | 24 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation | 14 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 35.7% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 45.5% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 6 | 0 |
| Losing | 7 | 4 |