drichard14

Profile Summary: drichard14

drichard14 is a fearless rapid and blitz chess warrior of the digital realm, battling foes with a peak rapid rating soaring to 649 in April 2025 — a true badge of honor in the intricate dance of kings and pawns. Though his blitz rating currently rests humbly at 100, don’t be fooled; even the best have their off days (or maybe just prefer their coffee breaks).

Known for a tactical mind that loves both comebacks and dramatic collapses, drichard14 boasts an impressive 69.6% comeback rate and isn’t shy about quitting early when the board turns unfriendly — resigning in nearly a quarter of games. Sometimes, discretion is the better part of valor! His average win lasts a solid 43 moves, showing both stamina and a love for lengthy battles.

Opening the game with a flair for the King’s Pawn Opening and the adventurous Englund Gambit, drichard14 achieves about a 47-57% win rate depending on the gambit of the day. His French Defense is a mixed bag—some wins, some losses, but always a story. And when the clock ticks closer to 3 PM? That’s prime time with an 80% win rate around 15:00—clearly the hour when the chess gods smile on him.

Psychologically, drichard14 is a chess player who knows how to handle tilt, keeping it to a mild 10 out of 100 on the tilt meter. The mental game is strong, even if the occasional streak of 10 losses reminds him that chess is not just a game but an emotional rollercoaster. Yet, when this player wins, it’s often by checkmate (46 wins), proving that drichard14 can close out battles with flair — no timeouts or stalemates tediousness here!

Despite a nearly even split of wins and losses (102 wins to 114 losses in rapid games), drichard14’s persistent spirit shines against many opponents, boasting perfect or near-perfect records against several usernames like “hkataaa,” “bona_03,” and “madshanley.” Sadly, some rivals — including recent adversaries “muna10jr,” “darius050606,” and “afrienayeaa” — have proved thorny, handing drichard14 a few recent defeats.

When not staging comebacks or rethinking opening strategies, drichard14 loves a good knight jump and queen trade, often clocking wins after 40+ moves. His playstyle might favor the complex and the slow burn, rather than blitzkrieg tactics — although his blitz numbers suggest he might need a bit more caffeine there.

Outside the board, one can imagine drichard14 as the kind of player who laughs at blunders, says “resignation is just an early coffee break,” and never misses a chance to remind friends that “every loss is just a plot twist in the chess novel.” The perfect balance of grit, humor, and chess passion — a player truly worth following.

Chess.com profile tip: Keep an eye on 3 PM games, and beware if you see an early resignation — that might just be the calm before the storm!