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downknew81

Playing Since: 2023-12-10 (Active)

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Daily: 826
97W / 45L / 1D
Rapid: 396
396W / 296L / 49D
Blitz: 355
10W / 10L / 0D
Bullet: 183
1W / 4L / 0D

Chess Chronicles of downknew81

Meet downknew81—a chess strategist whose journey is as intricate and alive as a vibrant cell dividing under a microscope. With a career spanning different time controls, from Daily to Rapid, Blitz, and even a foray into Bullet, downknew81 demonstrates a passion for the game that evolves as dynamically as natural selection itself.

In Daily chess, downknew81 has grown from modest beginnings to reach a peak rating of 712 by 2025. Much like a well-adapted organism, every move is a calculated survival tactic—whether it’s the ferocious assault of the Kings Pawn Opening or the sly maneuvering of the Scandinavian Defense. Their performance is a testament to a deep-rooted instinct for positional play and a penchant for maintaining almost 100% win rates with several of their favorite openings. It's as if each structure and pawn formation were genetically designed for success!

Rapid play is where downknew81 truly showcases biological precision. Quick, yet deliberate moves mimic the rapid firing of neurons, taking advantage of shifting board dynamics with an impressive growth in ratings from 398 to 492 in just a couple of years. Their board vision is akin to a finely-tuned evolutionary pathway, where every sacrifice and comeback thrives under competitive pressure.

Even in Blitz and Bullet, downknew81’s style has a unique flavor—a burst of kinetic energy reminiscent of sudden genetic mutations that change the course of an entire species. While the Blitz arena shows steady improvement, the single Bullet game (and subsequent trio) highlight a willingness to experiment with bold, ephemeral strategies.

Notably, downknew81’s low tilt factor and remarkable comeback rate make them a model specimen in the chess ecosystem, capable of bouncing back even after losing a piece—as if engaging in a photosynthetic burst of resilience. Their stats suggest a player who, like nature herself, finds balance between aggressive innovation and cautious, calculated defense.

In summary, downknew81 is not just a number on a rating chart but a living, breathing example of chess evolution. With each game penned as art and science intermingled, this chess maestro continues to adapt, thrive, and bring a touch of biological brilliance to every chessboard they grace.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
pieter1912 2W / 3L / 0D
haytawer1 3W / 1L / 0D
ruwet22333 1W / 0L / 0D
derrickf89 0W / 1L / 0D
hanoverkid2 2W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
abhays2426 8W / 2L / 1D
girts1 0W / 7L / 0D
pieter1912 2W / 3L / 0D
tincan47 4W / 1L / 0D
haytawer1 3W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 100 355 498 786
2024 153 316 470 595
2023 100 398 604
Rating by Year202320242025786100YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 103W / 51L / 7D 88W / 62L / 5D 47.8
2024 123W / 85L / 11D 114W / 92L / 17D 49.7
2023 28W / 27L / 5D 32W / 19L / 5D 52.3

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 61 36 23 2 59.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 48 27 17 4 56.2%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 32 21 9 2 65.6%
Bishops Opening 30 18 10 2 60.0%
Top Secret 25 16 9 0 64.0%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 24 11 12 1 45.8%
Center Game 19 8 8 3 42.1%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 19 4 10 5 21.1%
Queens Pawn Opening 16 7 9 0 43.8%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 15 7 5 3 46.7%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 20 16 4 0 80.0%
Center Game 10 7 3 0 70.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 8 6 2 0 75.0%
Nimzowitsch Defense Kennedy Linksspringer Variation 5 5 0 0 100.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 5 4 1 0 80.0%
Reti Opening Quiet System 5 5 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Scandinavian Defense 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Italian Game 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Nimzowitsch Defense Scandinavian Advance Variation 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Bishops Opening 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Queens Gambit Accepted 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Italian Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Ponziani Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Four Knights Game 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%
French Defense Normal Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 3
Losing 8 0