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delasoul

Playing Since: 2012-09-19 (Active)

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Daily: 1387
565W / 483L / 58D
Rapid: 1831
1330W / 1331L / 142D
Blitz: 1707
11391W / 11718L / 908D
Bullet: 1577
11685W / 12096L / 730D

delasoul - The Relentless Pawn Stormer

Once a humble 1300-rated Blitz player circa 2012, delasoul has stormed the virtual chessboards with the cunning of a grandmaster and the endurance of a marathon runner. From a single victorious game back in 2012 to scaling peaks above 1770 in Bullet and an impressive 1924 in Rapid, this player’s rating graph looks more like a roller-coaster, but without the loops of surrender!

Playing Style & Signature Moves

Known for an average of around 69 moves per win and a highly strategic 72% endgame frequency, delasoul doesn’t rush to checkmate but loves a drawn-out battle where every piece counts. Early resignation is virtually a myth with a low resignation rate of just 0.58%, showing patience and perseverance even when the chips are down.

A comeback artist at heart, delasoul boasts an incredible 85.63% comeback rate — yes, they’re practically chewing through adversity like a queen devouring pawns. Suffering a lost piece isn’t the end either, as they still manage to win nearly half the time after that setback.

A Historical Tapestry of Opening Choices

If delasoul had a favorite recipe, it'd be a spicy blend of the Top Secret opening (a mysterious club favorite), Pirc Defense, and a dash of Queen's Gambit Declined. These openings show a style rooted in classical theory but with surprising modern twists — not unlike a chess ninja in a suit.

Victories & Defeats: The Tale of Recent Battles

Recent masterstrokes include a checkmate victory versus levaniroga with a sharp Queen's Gambit Declined - Modern Variation scheme—complete with a stylish rook promotion to seal the deal. delasoul masterfully attacks with a pawn storm on the kingside, proving they are not afraid to take risks for the win.

Defeat is just another puzzle for delasoul to learn from, with losses often fought hard against tricky Pirc Defense variations and relentless Indian Game systems. Ah, the warrior’s path in 64 squares — even the ilks of grandmasters started somewhere!

Behavioral Quirks & Chess Psychology

While the notorious "tilt" factor clocks in at 16 (a mere blip for those who play thousands of games), their best time to take on challengers is 9:00 AM. So if you want to avoid a crushing defeat, maybe don’t challenge delasoul before breakfast.

With a highest Blitz rating of 1785 and a steady bullet max at 1771 — this is a player who thrives in the quick and tactical free-for-alls but is no slouch when it comes to the deep strategizing of Rapid chess, where they soared over 1900!

Overall

In the chess realm, delasoul has firmly established themselves as a true fighter who respects the game’s depth while dishing out dynamic play. They’re a classic example that perseverance, strategic preparation, and a little madness go a long way — making every game a battle worth watching.

So, here’s to delasoul: may your pawns always march forward, your bishops find their diagonals, and your rooks rule the ranks!


🆚 Opponent Insights

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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1603 1817 1839 1342
2024 1554 1608 1773 1493
2023 1480 1631 1889 1451
2022 1425 1571 1780 1493
2021 1410 1647 1557
2020 1520 1622 1632
2019 1303 1604 1621
2018 1175 1531 1543
2017 1364 1445
2016 1274
2015 1288
2014 1233 1227
2012 1305
Rating by Year201220142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202518891175YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 858W / 801L / 76D 789W / 879L / 58D 70.9
2024 1361W / 1345L / 111D 1287W / 1441L / 94D 70.8
2023 1708W / 1679L / 139D 1647W / 1709L / 141D 72.7
2022 1295W / 1198L / 80D 1173W / 1303L / 81D 69.3
2021 1150W / 1145L / 81D 1102W / 1218L / 71D 69.2
2020 1961W / 1890L / 120D 1863W / 2001L / 125D 66.9
2019 1381W / 1384L / 87D 1300W / 1392L / 100D 66.7
2018 618W / 628L / 48D 617W / 621L / 49D 68.1
2017 445W / 399L / 27D 408W / 437L / 25D 68.4
2016 718W / 706L / 45D 674W / 715L / 53D 66.3
2015 387W / 318L / 32D 334W / 389L / 17D 68.7
2014 76W / 98L / 9D 78W / 100L / 7D 70.5
2012 1W / 0L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 69.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 20343 9670 9928 745 47.5%
Pirc Defense 63 36 26 1 57.1%
Kings Indian Defense Normal Variation 26 8 16 2 30.8%
Pirc Defense Classical Variation 25 13 12 0 52.0%
Queens Gambit Declined Queens Knight Variation 20 14 5 1 70.0%
Englund Gambit 18 7 11 0 38.9%
Nimzo Indian Defense 17 5 11 1 29.4%
Sicilian Defense 17 7 8 2 41.2%
Pirc Defense Main Line 17 11 6 0 64.7%
Modern Defense with 15 9 5 1 60.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 23841 11362 11772 707 47.7%
Pirc Defense 9 3 6 0 33.3%
Englund Gambit 8 3 5 0 37.5%
Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System 8 5 3 0 62.5%
Pirc Defense Classical Variation 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Old Benoni Defense 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Indian Variation 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Slav Defense Modern Three Knights Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Pirc Defense Lions Jaw Variation 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Modern Defense with 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 925 495 386 44 53.5%
Kings Indian Defense Normal Variation 5 1 2 2 20.0%
Pirc Defense Classical Variation 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Pirc Defense Main Line 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System 3 1 1 1 33.3%
Kings Indian Defense Orthodox Variation 2 0 1 1 0.0%
Pirc Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Queens Gambit Declined Ragozin Defense 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Pirc Defense Main Line Austrian Weiss Variation 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 2696 1279 1280 137 47.4%
Pirc Defense 5 1 4 0 20.0%
Queens Gambit Accepted 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Kings Indian Defense Normal Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Kings Indian Defense Four Pawns Attack 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Pirc Defense Classical Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Queens Gambit Declined Baltic Pseudo Slav Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Pirc Defense Harmonist Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Queens Gambit Declined Ragozin Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 1
Losing 16 0
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