drenei12: The Relentless Gambit Warrior
Meet drenei12, a stalwart in the rapid chess arena with a peak rapid rating soaring to an impressive 1542 in May 2025. Known for a fierce love of the Scandinavian Defense and the spicy King's Gambit, drenei12 embraces risky, combative play rather than tiptoeing around quiet positional battles.
With a career spanning over five years of recorded rapid games and a win rate that dances close to 50% (557 wins out of 1154 games), drenei12 is no stranger to both glory and the agony of defeat. Their record also reflects a surprisingly low early resignation rate of just 2.08%, proving they're not one to quit easily—even when the opponent is cooking up tactical nightmares.
Playing Style & Tactical Flair
An endgame connoisseur with an endgame frequency of nearly 56%, drenei12 proves patient even in grinding battles, averaging around 59 moves per win. But patience doesn't mean passivity. In fact, drenei12 sports an astonishing 85% comeback rate after setbacks—a true chess phoenix rising from its own ashes to claim victory.
Their favorite lead-ins often include the Scandinavian Defense’s Modern Variation and King's Gambit Accepted lines—openings known for complex tactical melees where drenei12’s tactical awareness shines brightest.
Psychological Notes
Despite the occasional tilt (a modest factor of 11), drenei12’s psychological resilience remains commendable, showing strength under pressure and an ability to bounce back. Fittingly, their "best time to play" is at 4 AM, when the chess gods presumably whisper their secrets in the quiet of the night.
Recent Highlights
Just recently, drenei12 secured a thrilling win against BoD1961 with a well-navigated French Defense Knight Variation, culminating in a resignation by their opponent after 56 tense moves. Another notable finish was a sparkling checkmate victory against sasercomsasercom using the Scandinavian Defense Modern Marshall Gambit, showcasing an attacking flair that leaves foes shaking in their boots.
Fun Fact
drenei12’s favorite hour for winning games is 9 PM to 10 PM, but their absolute peak is a mysterious 4 AM blitzkrieg — a perfect time for making bold sacrifices and leaving opponents wondering "What just happened?!"
If chess were a battlefield, drenei12 would be the fearless general charging headfirst with a grin, always ready to turn a lost position into a legendary comeback. Watch out on those Scandinavian and King's Gambit lines—you've been warned!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| manna_tanne_na_chode | 3W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| arjunmoney-7989 | 3W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| rohitk240900 | 2W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| lanyakea | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| sabourian | 3W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1469 | |||
| 2024 | 1265 | |||
| 2023 | 1333 | |||
| 2022 | 994 | 1358 | ||
| 2021 | 1041 | 1405 | ||
| 2020 | 1404 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 139W / 123L / 14D | 133W / 126L / 20D | 63.2 |
| 2024 | 110W / 104L / 11D | 97W / 114L / 13D | 59.0 |
| 2023 | 28W / 24L / 4D | 20W / 31L / 2D | 60.9 |
| 2022 | 17W / 24L / 0D | 19W / 21L / 2D | 57.0 |
| 2021 | 36W / 26L / 3D | 30W / 35L / 0D | 49.9 |
| 2020 | 23W / 17L / 3D | 23W / 20L / 2D | 63.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 15 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Kings Gambit Accepted Kings Knight Gambit | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 69.2% |
| Kings Gambit | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Modern Variation | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Kings Gambit Accepted Fischer Defense | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Kings Gambit Declined Queens Knight Defense | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 12.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Modern Icelandic Palme Gambit | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Sicilian Defense | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 111 | 63 | 43 | 5 | 56.8% |
| Kings Gambit Accepted Kings Knight Gambit | 89 | 51 | 34 | 4 | 57.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Modern Variation | 88 | 41 | 37 | 10 | 46.6% |
| Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation | 83 | 31 | 49 | 3 | 37.4% |
| Kings Gambit Declined Queens Knight Defense | 54 | 32 | 22 | 0 | 59.3% |
| Kings Gambit Accepted Fischer Defense | 53 | 30 | 22 | 1 | 56.6% |
| Kings Gambit | 51 | 33 | 14 | 4 | 64.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense Modern Icelandic Palme Gambit | 37 | 20 | 16 | 1 | 54.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 32 | 12 | 19 | 1 | 37.5% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Scandinavian Advance Variation | 22 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 31.8% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 1 |
| Losing | 11 | 0 |