CranelTheTerrible: The Chess Conqueror with a Twist
Emerging from the shadows of countless online battles, CranelTheTerrible has carved a niche in the chess arena not just with skills, but with a flair for the dramatic. With a peak rapid rating soaring to an impressive 1526 in early 2024, Cranel is no amateur—though the journey shows they’ve wrestled through some roller-coaster rating swings!
Starting out humbly with ratings dipping below 300 in rapid games during late 2022, they swiftly turned the tides to conquer opponents with a notable win rate around 50% across thousands of rapid matches—no small feat when your game count surpasses 3,000! Bullet and blitz formats, too, are part of their repertoire, boasting peak scores of 1120 and 1055 respectively, proving Cranel’s quick thinking and lightning-fast tactics.
But it’s not all smooth sailing. With an occasional tilt factor of 12 and a notorious longest losing streak of 12 games, Cranel has definitely tasted the bitter side of the chess world. Yet, this warrior never surrenders early, displaying a respectable comeback rate of 74.57% and a strategic mind that’s not easily rattled.
Style and Strategy
True to their username, Cranel doesn’t shy away from battle. Known for a solid endgame frequency (57.63%), they often grind opponents down in longer games averaging around 60 moves per victory. Their tactical awareness shines, especially when bouncing back after a lost piece with a 45.43% win rate—a testament to resilience and grit.
Quick resignations are rare (only 3.66%), indicating that Cranel fights till the bitter end—a quality much admired in chess warriors who know that every move counts.
Notable Triumphs & Highlights
Cranel has recently recorded some sharp victories using the King's Knight Elephant Gambit and the French Defense, showcasing versatility and deep opening knowledge. Their last win was a decisive 1-0 triumph in a rapid 10-minute showdown where the pressure cooker of the clock ticked in their favor.
White pieces seem to bring out the best in Cranel, boasting a 51.8% win rate with them, while Black remains a solid suit with nearly 49% wins. Playing during early morning hours (peak performance around 5 AM) might be their secret weapon, although their best performance hour for wins hovers around 7 PM.
The Opponent Whisperer
CranelTheTerrible has tangled the most with opponents like mavionxd (31 battles!) and bordemm (13 clashes), often dancing through middlegames with a cunning edge. Their record reveals some peculiar trends—an almost perfect 100% win against several players, while others remain stubborn adversaries with close to zero victories recorded.
In Conclusion
Far from just a terrifying name, CranelTheTerrible is a seasoned chess gladiator with a mix of grit, adaptive strategy, and the occasional dramatic flair. Whether crushing foes in bullet or methodically outplaying in rapid, this player brings relentless passion to every board.
So next time you see CranelTheTerrible waiting across the digital 64 squares, prepare for battle—but don’t be surprised if they pull off a stunning comeback from the jaws of defeat. Chess might be a game of kings, but Cranel plays like a conqueror!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| mavionxd | 30W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| bordemm | 2W / 11L / 0D | View Games |
| ehte2008 | 4W / 8L / 0D | View Games |
| talismanmiotto | 7W / 3L / 2D | View Games |
| fortrified | 3W / 8L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1061 | |||
| 2024 | 1062 | 1027 | 1279 | 800 |
| 2023 | 1111 | 1005 | 1280 | 800 |
| 2022 | 755 | 212 | 330 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6W / 10L / 0D | 2W / 12L / 1D | 55.3 |
| 2024 | 252W / 254L / 22D | 248W / 251L / 27D | 66.8 |
| 2023 | 1077W / 845L / 90D | 1006W / 929L / 93D | 60.3 |
| 2022 | 32W / 44L / 9D | 33W / 40L / 10D | 61.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 3199 | 1606 | 1468 | 125 | 50.2% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Game Anderssen Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Reti Opening Slav Invitation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Game Falkbeer Vienna Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Englund Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Four Knights Game Spanish Variation Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Center Game Accepted Normal Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 570 | 299 | 249 | 22 | 52.5% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 1512 | 746 | 661 | 105 | 49.3% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 27 | 0 |
| Losing | 12 | 3 |