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denver-1987

Playing Since: 2022-08-31 (Inactive)

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Chess.com

Daily: 925
46W / 5L / 1D
Rapid: 789
223W / 253L / 11D
Blitz: 474
1W / 8L / 0D

Introducing denver-1987: The Resilient Chess Challenger

Born from the digital depths of Chess.com, denver-1987 is a player who embodies the true spirit of fighting chess—gritty, ambitious, and never short on surprises. With a peak rapid rating of 1341 achieved in the late summer of 2022, this player’s journey has been a rollercoaster of ups, downs, and tactical twists.

Playing Style & Strengths

Known for an early resignation rate of just 3.3%, denver-1987 prefers to battle until the very last move, averaging about 57 moves in victories, which is basically a full Netflix episode for a chess match. Their endgame frequency sits comfortably above 50%, demonstrating a knack for squeezing wins from the late stages.

While their White win rate is a hair above 50%, the Black pieces have been equally challenging, holding right near 47%. But beware: their comeback rate is an impressive 63.5%—if you think you have them cornered, think again.

Favorite Openings (and Surprises!)

  • Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation: A personal fortress, boasting a stellar 70% win rate in rapid games. Clearly, denver-1987 is comfortable shaking things up from the get-go.
  • Petrov’s Defense Classical Variation: Their secret weapon with an 80% rapid win rate. A true king of quiet, positional battles.
  • Italian Game: Attacking with flair, this opening yields a solid 57% win rate, proving a well-rounded opening repertoire.

On the flip side, their dabble into the Three Knights Opening has room for improvement, with a 35% win rate—because even the pros have their off days!

Time & Day: When’s denver-1987 Sharpshooting?

They’re a bit of a night owl (or a midnight strategist), with their best win % happening at 00:00 hours (a flawless 100% win rate, if only there were more games logged there). Early mornings and late evenings also provide sweet spots, with clever tactical bursts right around 4 AM and 8 AM.

Weekday Wednesdays and Thursdays offer decent success, while Saturdays and Sundays tend to be more laid-back. Maybe those weekend vibes don’t translate well over the 64 squares!

Recent Battles & Highlights

denver-1987’s latest exhilarating victory came via a ruthless checkmate delivered using the King's Gambit Declined, Queen's Knight Defense. The game was a tense 58-move saga, culminating in a precise final blow that left the opponent stunned.

Not all battles end in glory though. Their longest losing streak reached 12 games, a testament to the tough grind of the online chess arena. But like a true warrior, the current losing streak is just one, so the comeback is imminent and imminent it shall be.

Record & Rivalries

Overall, denver-1987 has played more than 500 rapid games, with an almost legendary 227 wins and 259 losses. Their daily chess stats shine brighter with a winning record of 46 victories against only 5 losses.

Among the most played opponents, zzisidazz stands out as a frequent rival (127 games!) with roughly a one-in-three victory rate for denver-1987, suggesting every game is a thrilling chapter in their ongoing chess saga.

A Final Thought

Denver-1987 might not be grandmaster level yet, but with a mix of stubborn resilience, tactical awareness, and a chess opening repertoire ready to surprise, this player proves that determination and heart often make the best champions. So if you find yourself across the board from denver-1987, prepare for a dogged battle and maybe a few unexpected curveballs!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
zzisidazz 42W / 80L / 5D View Games
llllprotossllll 48W / 7L / 1D View Games
bakhat-57 1W / 2L / 0D View Games
lani1993 2W / 1L / 0D View Games
bongcloudnut 0W / 2L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2023 474 789 925
2022 1201 717
Rating by Year202220231201717YearRatingRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2023 73W / 76L / 4D 71W / 83L / 1D 50.7
2022 68W / 54L / 3D 62W / 59L / 5D 61.9

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 25 12 13 0 48.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 17 12 4 1 70.6%
Three Knights Opening 17 6 10 1 35.3%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 15 7 8 0 46.7%
Philidor Defense 15 7 8 0 46.7%
Italian Game 14 8 6 0 57.1%
Bishops Opening 13 7 6 0 53.9%
Queens Pawn Opening 11 6 4 1 54.5%
Petrovs Defense Classical Variation 10 8 2 0 80.0%
Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit 10 5 4 1 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 0
Losing 12 1
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