Chris

Chris (aka Eattherichs): The Chess Journey

Meet Chris, a daily chess warrior whose games dance on the thin line between calculated brilliance and delightful chaos. With a peak Daily rating soaring past 1000 and a Rapid apex of 759, Chris has proven that persistence and plucky spirit can often lead to victories that leave opponents both impressed and baffled.

From Modest Beginnings to Steady Climber

Starting out with Rapid ratings hovering around the low 400s at the end of 2022, Chris has steadily leveled up — not unlike a knight hopping purposefully across the board. 2023 was a breakthrough year, showcasing a rapid climb to highs of nearly 750 in Rapid play and cracking the 800s in Daily chess. Fast forward to early 2025, and Chris proudly flaunts a consistent 744 Rapid rating and an impressive 987 in Daily chess, proving that even the “Unknown Opening” holds no secrets from this determined tactician.

Playing Style: Endgame Enthusiast and Tactical Scrapper

Averaging almost 55 moves per game, Chris isn't one to rush into premature endings — unless the mind screams "resign early," which happens about 4% of the time (hey, who hasn't accidentally thrown in the towel too soon?). Endgames are where Chris really shines, diving deep into the subtleties, and boasting a comeback rate north of 68%. Losing a piece? No sweat — Chris wins nearly half these gritty battles.

Not Just a Numbers Game

With a longest winning streak of 11 games (clearly, a hot streak worthy of a celebration with a queen-side castle), Chris also endures the occasional slump, battling through an 8-game losing streak. The psychological tilt factor hovers at a modest 8%, meaning Chris mostly keeps cool, except perhaps after a tough blunder or two.

Favorite Time to Play and Win

Surprisingly, Chris's best results come early in the morning at 6 AM — either that or Chris is secretly nocturnal, playing at night and analyzing moves with the sunrise. Monday through Friday sees commendable win rates hovering between 50% and 60%, with peak performance between 8 PM and 11 PM.

Opening Mystery and Opponent Quirks

Chris prefers to keep opponents guessing, relying heavily on Unknown Openings with nearly 85 games under this enigmatic category and a respectable 49% win rate. When switching to the intriguingly named Top Secret openings, Chris ups the win percentage to around 50-68%, depending on time control — perhaps a hint at a hidden arsenal of tricks.

Notable Battles

Chris's most recent triumph came by resignation over bigbearsdad, sealing the game with a clever rook maneuver that would make even grandmasters nod in approval. On the flip side, Chris learned a tough lesson against francobaresi10 in a sharp Alekhine's Defense, reminding us all that every defeat is just another puzzle to solve.

Overall Record Snapshot

• Rapid: 44 wins, 42 losses, 3 draws
• Daily: A solid 140 wins against 88 losses with 2 draws
• Blitz: 7 wins, 20 losses, 1 draw — clearly blitz remains Chris's spicy challenge
• Bullet: A tough nut with 0 wins and 2 losses, but hey, not all heroes wear capes.

In a Nutshell

Chris embodies the chess spirit: relentless, sometimes unpredictable, often brilliant, and always in pursuit of the next win. So whether it’s an early morning game or a late-night battle with “Top Secret” openings, expect Chris to bring a mix of strategy, daring, and just the right amount of mischief to the board.

Here’s to many more checkmates, blunders, and those wonderfully long endgames!