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Profile Summary: crystalExc

Meet crystalExc, the rapid-warrior of the chessboard with a rating that zigzags between humble beginnings and impressive climbs. With a rapid rating peaking at 836 in early 2025, this player has danced through over 1,500 rapid games—winning nearly half of them, with a fairly balanced number of losses and draws. Truly a player who embraces the thrill of the fight!

Bullet chess? A mere warm-up with just under 40 games played and a modest 167 rating. Blitz and daily formats might be their side hobbies, with a single blitz game and daily game each recorded, proving that rapid is where the magic happens.

CrystalExc's opening repertoire reads like a love letter to subtle aggression and classic positional play. The Van 't Kruijs Opening is their go-to, boasting a cool 52%+ win rate in nearly 500 rapid games—remarkably never losing a game here! Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack in its modern and classical variations, alongside the French Defense in its many flavors, round out their steadfast build-up strategies.

But don't be fooled—there's a cheeky streak behind this username. CrystalExc can fiercely snatch victory by surprise, as seen in their recent masterstroke with a spectacular checkmate against theromanthetking using the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation. Those precise moves speak volumes about tactical awareness—with a flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece, no less. Their longest winning streak? Eight games of pure chessing magic, proving they’re as resilient as a diamond (pun intended).

A brief glance at their time-based stats reveals an intriguing trait: their best play hours hover around late morning and early afternoon, hitting a peak win rate at 10 AM of 61%! Early birds and night owls alike can appreciate that—the chessboard bows to their daytime power. Yet, a modest tilt factor of 10 reminds us they’re human after all, maybe just slightly less prone to rage-quitting than the average mortal.

If psychological endurance and determined endgames are your thing, crystalExc’s got that covered—with over 52% of games reaching deep endgames, and an average of 54 moves per loss, this player battles till the very end. Black or white doesn’t matter much here —win rates linger near 50-50, showing balanced mastery on both sides of the board.

So, whether you challenge crystalExc to a rapid duel or watch from afar, be ready to face a cunning strategic mind with a sprinkle of charm and a dash of diamond-hard resilience. Legend has it, if you play their favored openings, you might just get escaped unscathed or find yourself dazzled by an unexpected early resignation (8.21% early resign rate - for those who fold like a pro)!

Play smart, watch out, and enjoy the ride.

View their games and study their style here: crystalExc on Chess.com