Player Profile: cssmith1211
Living life one move at a time, cssmith1211 is a chess enthusiast who knows that every pawn push might be a step towards glory... or a brilliant disaster. As of 2024, their blitz peak rating clocked in at 824 (early January); the rapid rating hit a career-high of 894 later that same month, proving that sometimes slower really is better — except when it's not!
Playing Style & Strengths
With an average of about 62 moves per win, cssmith1211 is no quick finisher. Patience is a virtue here, but don’t mistake it for a slowpoke: a remarkable 73% comeback rate showcases a player who refuses to quit even when the queens start waltzing away. The psychological tilt factor is kept reasonably low at 11%, though the bane of 11-game losing streaks suggests there’s always room for growth — after all, every grandmaster started out by yelling “Check!” at the wrong moment.
Opening Preferences & Noteworthy Stats
When it comes to openings, cssmith1211 is a fan of the King's Fianchetto Opening in blitz chess, boasting an impressive 77.78% win rate there. The Queens Pawn variations are well-tried battlegrounds too, especially the Chigorin and Zukertort Chigorin variations, where they've maintained win rates above 45%, even if the numbers suggest these lines bring a spicy mix of wins and losses. Master of modern defense? Almost — with about 40-43% win rate, the modern defense is handled with a mix of grit and occasional "oops" moments.
Battle Record Highlights
- Blitz: 100 wins, 125 losses, 10 draws — the blitz battleground is fiercely contested.
- Rapid: 155 wins and 159 losses and 9 draws — a near-even ledger that reflects hard-fought games.
- Bullet: 2 wins and 6 losses — even speed demons have their off days.
Memorable Moments
One of the recent triumphs was a dazzling checkmate victory against bojan_p, showcasing an unyielding middle and endgame with a sharp execution of the Center Game. Not always smooth sailing, though: a recent loss by resignation in the Scandinavian Defense reveals that sometimes the chess gods demand a humble bow before the storm.
Fun Facts
- Best time to play? Around 10 PM, when the stars—and the pieces—align.
- Loses more often when playing Black (38.3% win rate) compared to White (52.46% win rate). Seems like white pieces might just be cssmith1211’s lucky color.
- Average moves per loss hover closer to 48 — when things go south, they don't go quietly.
- Known opponents include smokbudfvxkchick and ohhhsige, showing a rivalry with a dash of mystery (and plenty of battles).
Whether it's a blitz skirmish or a rapid chess duel, cssmith1211 plays with heart, a good dash of humor, and curiosity about what happens if you just push that pawn one square more.
