Meet Little Star (aka cscstp1) - The Chessboard's Rising Comet
In the vast galaxy of chess players, Little Star shines brightly, though not always consistently. With a peak rapid rating of 490 achieved in April 2025, this player has demonstrated flashes of brilliance, daring gambits, and the occasional dramatic checkmate that leaves spectators both thrilled and bewildered.
Playing Style & Stats
Little Star’s games are a rollercoaster ride. Often accused of being a bit impulsive (an early resignation rate of 17.39% does not lie), they balance it out with a shocking 64.7% comeback rate—clearly not one to give up without a fight. Expect games with an average of 46 moves per win and a longer 56 moves for losses, indicating a stubborn streak and a penchant for grinding out endgames.
White pieces bring a slight edge with a 52.9% win rate, while playing black is a tougher challenge, with a still respectable 43.7%. Little Star’s best time to strike? Around 8 PM, when the cosmic tactical senses are apparently at their sharpest!
Favorite Openings
- King's Pawn Opening: A classic battlefield where Little Star has played 19 games, winning roughly 37% of the time.
- Queen's Pawn Opening: Surprisingly effective, with an 80% win rate in rapid games across 5 battles.
- Alekhine's Defense and Grob Opening: A dash of the unorthodox with a ~43% success rate—Little Star knows how to keep opponents on their toes.
Recent Adventures
Recently, Little Star achieved a stunning checkmate victory over Lee_hoonrex, employing a series of cheeky pawn pushes and a well-timed knight assault, culminating in a swift and satisfying checkmate. However, all stars flicker—Little Star has also faced some timing troubles, losing a dramatic game on time against Nakaaam, proving time management is the final frontier yet to conquer.
Personality Quirks
Known in the chess community for occasional tilt moments (but only mildly with a tilt factor of 7), Little Star loves puzzles and unpredictability—throw in a bizarre opening or two and expect some creative blunders balanced out by flashy comebacks.
Whether grinding through rapid, blitz, or occasionally venturing into bullet, Little Star is that shining player who’s equal parts entertaining, tenacious, and unpredictable. Keep an eye out—sometimes the brightest stars burn hottest and fastest!
To watch their latest celebrated victory in all its glory, check out the game here. Spoiler: It ends with a checkmate and a flourish!
