DrCookington

About DrCookington

Meet DrCookington, the rapid chess enthusiast whose journey is as thrilling as a rollercoaster ride—because sometimes it is! Beginning 2024 with a blazing peak rapid rating of 637, DrCookington's rating has had more ups and downs than a seesaw at a playground, dipping as low as 100 and climbing back into the high 200s by mid-2025.

Playing Style & Strengths

With an early resignation rate of just over 24%, it’s clear that DrCookington knows when to throw in the towel but prefers fighting through the complex dance of 40% endgames. They average around 46 moves per win, indicating a patient, strategic approach that occasionally rewards resilience.

Psychologically, don't underestimate them after a setback: their comeback rate stands tall at 53.5%, proving they’re not just learning but thriving under pressure.

Openings

DrCookington’s opening repertoire is impressively diverse, tackling everything from the Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense—where they boast a dazzling 85.7% win rate—to the less-friendly territory of the Scandinavian Defense, where the win rate dips to a modest 12.5%. They’ve clearly mastered the art of surprising opponents with the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation too, holding a solid 66.7% win percentage.

Record & Trends

Currently, with a near-even rapid record of 71 wins to 79 losses and a handful of draws, DrCookington battles the chessboard with gritty determination. Their longest winning streak? An admirable 9 games! But even their longest losing streak of 6 has not deterred this resilient player.

Preferred battle times? Just after dinner (around 8 PM), when their win rate peaks at an impressive 80%, and Sunday is clearly their lucky day with an 84% win rate! Perhaps coffee, pizza, or sheer luck fuels these peak performances.

Notable Opponents

While some opponents (like hunter3709 and walter-ramos) have repeatedly proven troublesome with a 0% win record against them, others (like sushiveteran, brookeate12, and snappy35508) have been shown the exit door more often than not. Clearly, DrCookington has a knack for pinning down some adversaries with 100% success.

Latest Victory

On May 29, 2025, in a rapid battle against SushiVeteran, DrCookington’s nerves and tactics shone bright as they won on time after a grinding encounter filled with tactical shots involving a thrilling Scandinavian Defense Closed. That’s how you make time your ally!

The Final Word

In the wild world of rapid chess, DrCookington is the lovable underdog and unpredictable warrior, with nimbleness in openings and resilience in play. Whether rocking the Mikenas Defense or flustering foes on Sundays at 8 PM, one thing is sure: this player never makes the game boring!