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John Smith

Username: duracell

Location: Washington

Playing Since: 2009-07-01 (Inactive)

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Daily: 2223
47W / 16L / 0D
Rapid: 1675
10W / 24L / 0D
Blitz: 2001
813W / 1112L / 47D
Bullet: 1898
12349W / 16364L / 744D

John Smith - The Bullet Bruiser

Meet John Smith, known in the online chess universe as duracell — not because he never stops running, but because his bullet games are powered with relentless energy and surprising tactics. Since bursting onto the scene around 2009, John has dazzled opponents across all time controls, but his true prowess lies in the lightning-fast world of bullet chess where every millisecond counts.

Career Highlights & Style

John's peak bullet rating soared to a blistering 2462 in March 2011, a level that leaves many scrambling for their mouse. His blitz peak came more recently in late 2020 at just over 2000, proving that his fast-paced combat skills remain sharp as ever. Even in daily chess, where deep thinking rules, John reached an impressive peak rating of 2428 in April 2010.

His playing style? Imagine a mix of tenacity and unyielding defense. John is the kind of player who’ll grind through an endgame with surgical precision, having an endgame frequency north of 82%. Yet, don't mistake his patience for passivity — his comeback rate after losing a piece clocks in at nearly 84%, reflecting his uncanny ability to turn the tide when the chips are down.

Opening Repertoire

A lover of complexity and variety, John's favorite openings include the Scandinavian Defense Closed and the King's Pawn Opening King's Knight Variation, scoring nearly 46% and 49% win rates in bullet respectively. His secret weapon might just be the Owens Defense with a respectable 51.79% win rate, catching many opponents off guard with its subtlety.

Notable Stats & Quirks

  • Longest winning streak: 17 games
  • Longest losing streak: 31 games – because even duracell bunnies hit the wall sometimes!
  • Rated vs casual win difference: +15.46%, proving John is just as deadly in serious matches as in friendly battles.
  • Early resignation rate: a humble 1%, because quitting is for chess amateurs.
  • Best time of day to play: 4 AM — clearly, John’s brain functions at an entirely new level in the wee hours.

Recent Battles

John's latest victory was a dazzling bullet checkmate against COLORADO175 on November 19, 2020, showcasing fearless aggression and tactical sharpness. However, even a bullet maestro like John occasionally gets caught on the clock—his recent loss to rbalboa829 reminds us that every champion faces humbling moments.

In Conclusion

Whether zooming through bullet games with reusable energy or grinding down opponents in longer formats, John Smith remains a fiercely competitive and dedicated chess warrior. Next time you hear the name duracell, brace yourself—for he’s not just a player, he’s a relentless force on the chessboard!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
cubbiesrule81 154W / 203L / 22D View Games
zasdf 136W / 230L / 9D View Games
heriawan 161W / 167L / 3D View Games
zukertortsghost 110W / 205L / 3D View Games
bongsky 129W / 159L / 9D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2020 1898 2001
2016 1782
2014 1814
2013 1866
2012 2102 1861
2011 1970 1968 2223
2010 2407 1955 1675 2229
2009 1935 1849 1805 2329
Rating by Year2009201020112012201320142016202024071675YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2020 71W / 10L / 3D 65W / 14L / 2D 68.4
2016 0W / 1L / 0D 2W / 0L / 0D 65.3
2014 7W / 11L / 0D 3W / 14L / 0D 78.5
2013 139W / 181L / 11D 115W / 210L / 7D 76.2
2012 1453W / 1990L / 107D 1329W / 2109L / 115D 75.6
2011 2643W / 3588L / 157D 2445W / 3793L / 173D 74.6
2010 2148W / 2392L / 97D 2139W / 2437L / 91D 71.6
2009 338W / 342L / 13D 308W / 414L / 15D 70.2

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense Closed 1517 693 788 36 45.7%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 1338 656 641 41 49.0%
Closed Sicilian Defense Traditional Line 564 259 297 8 45.9%
Sicilian Defense French Variation 543 247 284 12 45.5%
Owens Defense 502 260 237 5 51.8%
Caro Kann Defense 480 210 260 10 43.8%
French Defense Exchange Variation 463 192 255 16 41.5%
Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 441 169 261 11 38.3%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Elephant Paulsen Countergambit 423 190 224 9 44.9%
Pirc Defense 399 156 236 7 39.1%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 17 0
Losing 31 1
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