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desteventijpels

Playing Since: 2023-05-17 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 568
1363W / 1344L / 66D
Blitz: 632
1290W / 1278L / 24D

Profile Summary: desteventijpels

Meet desteventijpels, a chess adventurer whose rating chart looks like a rollercoaster—full of heart-stopping loops and thrilling drops. With a peak blitz rating of 680 in May 2025 and a rapid top score soaring to 1019 back in May 2023, this player proves that persistence outplays predictability.

Desteventijpels is no stranger to the heat of battle: they've played over 1,391 blitz games and a whopping 2,773 rapid games, flirting with victory and defeat in almost equal measure. Their blitz win-loss record is a nail-biting 693-684, and rapid brings in a similarly suspenseful 1,363-1,344. Draws? A rare peek into stalemates with only a handful on each side—because life's too short for too many draws!

Renowned for their love affair with the Van't Kruijs Opening, desteventijpels has fought over 575 blitz games with this classical opening, holding a win rate just above 50%. The French Defense Knight Variation is another favored weapon, netting them close to 57% wins in blitz battles. Clearly, a strategist who appreciates both flair and solidity.

When it comes to style, desteventijpels is a glutton for punishment with a comeback rate nearing 70%—perfect for anyone who enjoys making dragons breathe fire before they breathe relief. They also boast a respectable White win rate of 50.5% and a solid Black win rate around 48%, proving versatility regardless of the color they command.

This player can be a bit of a night owl, performing best around 1 AM, when most of us are deep in dreamland or regretting binge-watching. Tilt factor sits at a modest 12, which means while frustrations exist, they're nothing a strong coffee or a motivating chess quote can't cure.

Highlights of recent performances read like a mini-drama: a victorious resignation win using the French Defense Knight Variation, where strategic pressure forced the opponent to wave the white flag. Of course, every hero has their off days too, with a few losses on time reminding us that even grandmasters can be victims of the clock.

With an average move count of 44 in wins and a penchant for intense, prolonged games, desteventijpels is not about quick skirmishes—no, this player is here to savor every twist and turn on the board, proving that chess is not just a game but a theatrical masterpiece.

In short, desteventijpels is a persistent, tactical player with solid opening knowledge, a fierce fighting spirit, and enough resilience to bounce back from setbacks. Whether dismantling opponents in blitz or methodically outplaying in rapid, their chess story is one of passion, perseverance, and the occasional rollercoaster scream.

Want to see their latest games? Check out their recent triumphs and heartbreaks online, where every move tells a story.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
marlymar318 0W / 2L / 0D
rafael93lf 0W / 1L / 0D
themaster1211 1W / 0L / 0D
steliosaystria 0W / 1L / 0D
rsqqqyyy 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
a_m_m_7 2W / 1L / 0D
family750 1W / 1L / 0D
josezaa 2W / 0L / 0D
pucci2025 2W / 0L / 0D
xthewhitewolf001 0W / 2L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 473
2024 386 568
2023 599
Rating by Year202320242025599386YearRatingBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 279W / 243L / 4D 245W / 270L / 7D 42.8
2024 423W / 425L / 12D 416W / 432L / 13D 41.7
2023 357W / 326L / 26D 376W / 384L / 19D 43.3

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van t Kruijs Opening 613 308 301 4 50.2%
French Defense Knight Variation 155 87 67 1 56.1%
Birds Opening Dutch Variation 144 74 70 0 51.4%
French Defense Normal Variation 129 67 60 2 51.9%
French Defense 122 61 58 3 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 89 39 49 1 43.8%
French Defense Queens Knight Variation 47 23 22 2 48.9%
French Defense Steinitz Attack 26 10 16 0 38.5%
Reti Opening Queens Gambit Invitation 20 8 11 1 40.0%
Dutch Defense 17 9 8 0 52.9%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van t Kruijs Opening 722 362 347 13 50.1%
French Defense Normal Variation 210 105 101 4 50.0%
Birds Opening Dutch Variation 164 80 80 4 48.8%
French Defense Knight Variation 149 74 74 1 49.7%
French Defense 147 69 76 2 46.9%
Scandinavian Defense 118 64 50 4 54.2%
Kings Pawn Opening 82 37 43 2 45.1%
Queens Gambit Accepted Old Variation 78 40 34 4 51.3%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 78 47 30 1 60.3%
French Defense Queens Knight Variation 60 25 35 0 41.7%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 0
Losing 12 2