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db982

Playing Since: 2020-12-08 (Active)

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Rapid: 1371
511W / 520L / 58D
Blitz: 1070
1314W / 1351L / 133D
Bullet: 792
919W / 898L / 66D

Chess Player Profile: db982

Meet db982, a relentless contender on the 64 squares with a quirky charm and a truly dogged determination. With formats ranging from lightning-fast bullet to more contemplative rapid, db982 showcases both passion and persistence, battling the chess battlefield over thousands of games.

Rating Highlights and Style

db982’s peak ratings tell a tale of a resilient warrior: a striking 1567 in rapid chess, a sharp 1438 blitz peak, and a punchy 1255 in bullet, all achieved in the frenetic whirlwind of early 2021. Though the ratings have seen ebbs and flows, db982’s spirit remains unbroken, with a longest winning streak of an impressive 12 games followed by the mental toughness to endure an 11-game losing stretch — no tilting here, just strategic recalibration.

Playing Personality

This player has a low early resignation rate of 2.01%, proving they stick it out till the bitter end and don't fold under pressure. The endgame is a beloved arena for db982, appearing in over two-thirds of games, with a fascinating average of nearly 68 moves per game — that’s stamina for you! Psychological resilience is their forte; with a 76% comeback rate after falling behind, db982 could probably write a book titled "Chess Comebacks for the Stubborn."

Opening Moves & Strategies

  • Favorite Openings: An avid fan of the Italian Game across all time controls, db982 enjoys blending classic principles with tactical flare.
  • Win Rates: Their highest opening success is with the King's Pawn Opening, boasting over 65% win rate in blitz and rapid, showing a reliable comfort zone in sharp, direct play.
  • Surprises: The Danish Gambit also phases in as a gambit specialist’s weapon, flirting with nearly a 49% win rate in bullet.

Noteworthy Opponents & Rivalries

Having tangled with opponents like victorfonma and fuqnwinner multiple times, db982’s competitive spirit shines through diverse matchups. Wins range from 20% to 100% against various challengers, but with many perfect win rates against a long list of foes, db982’s ambushes on the board are as sneaky as a queen’s fork.

Timing & Habits

The best time for db982 to unleash brilliance is surprisingly early, with a "best time of day to play" logged at 5:00 AM — perhaps fueled by coffee or pure passion. Online battles peak in intensity at twilight hours, especially around 10 PM and 11 AM, with win rates hovering above 50% during these windows. One can imagine db982’s opponents asking, “Is this a chess player or a chess vampire?”

Recent Battles

Recent victories include a memorable checkmate victory employing the Caro-Kann Defense Exchange Variation and some tactical wizardry from the King's Pawn Opening. However, like any gifted player, db982 also tastes defeat — including a well-fought loss in the French Defense Exchange Variation. Luck aside, many games end on timeouts, a reminder that db982 keeps up frantic pace to keep opponents on their toes.

Final Thoughts

Whether battling rapid-fire bullet blitz or more thoughtful rapid formats, db982 embodies the tenacity and love for chess that all gladiators share. Ready to win, willing to learn, and definitely not shy to deliver a checkmate when the moment calls — this player proves that in the war of minds, perseverance is the ultimate weapon.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Victor Alejo Molina Carroza 16W / 28L / 3D View Games
fuqnwinner 12W / 13L / 1D View Games
evgeniy2sudeyko 10W / 9L / 0D View Games
titantone 9W / 8L / 0D View Games
taulantabdija1 13W / 2L / 1D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 831
2024 857 1070
2023 1055 1243 1371
2022 1078 1050 1412
2021 998 1178 1378
2020 921 1109 1373
Rating by Year2020202120222023202420251412831YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 0W / 2L / 0D 1W / 1L / 0D 38.2
2024 92W / 85L / 9D 72W / 106L / 13D 77.1
2023 299W / 281L / 29D 259W / 327L / 20D 70.5
2022 461W / 446L / 37D 432W / 449L / 48D 70.1
2021 518W / 504L / 50D 540W / 497L / 48D 69.2
2020 41W / 41L / 3D 43W / 41L / 2D 68.5

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Italian Game 139 64 70 5 46.0%
Danish Gambit 84 41 41 2 48.8%
Scotch Game 66 27 34 5 40.9%
Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation 57 20 34 3 35.1%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 56 26 27 3 46.4%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 46 18 25 3 39.1%
Kings Pawn Opening 44 29 15 0 65.9%
French Defense Exchange Variation 41 16 24 1 39.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 37 20 15 2 54.0%
Sicilian Defense 32 12 19 1 37.5%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Italian Game 200 104 84 12 52.0%
Danish Gambit 107 45 55 7 42.1%
Kings Pawn Opening 80 52 27 1 65.0%
Scotch Game 71 37 31 3 52.1%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 67 28 35 4 41.8%
French Defense Exchange Variation 64 30 33 1 46.9%
Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation 62 18 41 3 29.0%
Sicilian Defense Old Sicilian Variation 59 25 33 1 42.4%
Sicilian Defense 51 26 20 5 51.0%
Philidor Defense 47 29 16 2 61.7%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Italian Game 133 72 53 8 54.1%
Scotch Game 36 18 16 2 50.0%
Philidor Defense 36 22 12 2 61.1%
Giuoco Piano Game 33 19 12 2 57.6%
French Defense Exchange Variation 29 9 18 2 31.0%
Danish Gambit 24 9 14 1 37.5%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 22 8 11 3 36.4%
Kings Pawn Opening 22 16 6 0 72.7%
Sicilian Defense 21 10 11 0 47.6%
Sicilian Defense Old Sicilian Variation 20 7 12 1 35.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 0
Losing 11 2
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