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
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| g9n99 | 17W / 23L / 2D | View Games |
| joemcgill | 30W / 8L / 1D | View Games |
| ranj1234 | 10W / 23L / 1D | View Games |
| mediaexposed | 18W / 12L / 1D | View Games |
| stoneofthewise | 4W / 23L / 3D | View Games |
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 |
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 |