too weak too slow

Player Profile: too weak too slow (aka cptnfuture)

Nickname: too weak too slow

Username: cptnfuture

A Journey Through the Ranks

Once starting at a humble Blitz rating of 542 in April 2023, too weak too slow transformed into a Blitz powerhouse with a peak rating soaring to 2518 by December 2023.

Not just content with Blitz dominance, their Bullet performance peaked impressively at 2522 in the same winter month, showcasing lightning-fast thinking befitting the username!

Through 2023 and into 2024, too weak too slow consistently hovered above 2400 in Blitz, proving that neither weakness nor slowness define this player at all.

Playing Style and Personality

Despite the self-deprecating alias, this player is anything but slow on the chessboard. Their games reveal a love of long, strategic endgames, averaging an impressive ~71 moves to victory and ~74 moves even in defeat.

An early resignation rate of 50% hints at practical wisdom or maybe a quick acceptance of tough realities—“too weak too slow” knows when to cut losses and conserve energy for the next battle.

The psychological tilt factor of 5 on an unknown scale suggests a bit of emotional investment in the game but remains balanced enough not to be a downfall.

Highlights & Stats

• Total Blitz Games: 1,373 with an impressive 62% win rate.
• Bullet Mastery: Nearly unbeatable in Bullet chess with a 92.86% winning percentage.
• Longest Winning Streak: A stunning streak of 62 consecutive wins—a feat many grandmasters would envy.
• Comeback King: An 88.62% comeback rate signals grit and determination after falling behind.

Notable Opponents & Rivalries

Among many, too weak too slow has locked horns fiercely with opponents like michael124667 (80 games) and vasilalex (53 games), showing a roughly even scoreline but always pushing for that extra edge.

Win rates against various opponents display a mix of fierce battles and clean sweeps, including flawless victories against foes like jan1401 and snupidog032 — true testimonies to cptnfuture's complex competitive nature.

Favorite Time to Outwit Opponents

With a best time of day set at 7 AM, it seems too weak too slow prefers to seize the chessboard bright and early, while the rest of the world is still shaking off sleep—classic morning predator vibes.

Victory rates peak on Sundays with a perfect 100% win record, so it’s safe to say Sunday chess is sacred in their realm.

Recent Memorable Game

In a recent stellar Blitz encounter against Jovert_Valenzuela (rated closely at 2466), playing White, too weak too slow showcased sharp tactics and a patient build-up culminating in a resignation victory by the opponent. The game featured the Sicilian Defense with an aggressive and precise endgame approach, epitomizing this player's trademark resilience and strategic depth.

Full game:
Watch the winning game here

In Summary

Contrary to the username, too weak too slow is a blazing chess talent who has proven that ratings can skyrocket beyond initial limitations. With a balanced strategic mindset, a knack for epic endgames, and the perseverance to bounce back after setbacks, this player embodies the spirit of continuous improvement.

At chess.com and beyond, cptnfuture is anything but weak or slow – they're a force to be reckoned with, quietly conquering opponents and making “too weak too slow” the biggest misnomer in their chess journey.