ashirosami

Profile: Ashirosami (aka ebatelxan)

Meet Ashirosami, the rapid chess warrior who's swinging between heroic victories and humbling defeats with unmatched energy — and a rating rollercoaster to prove it. Achieving a peak rapid rating of 701 in April 2025, this player’s games read like a thrilling saga, filled with tactical comebacks, strategic gambits, and the occasional eyebrow-raising blunder.

Playing Style & Personality

Ashirosami is no stranger to early resignations (clocking in at around 13% of games), which might just be a sign of high standards or perhaps a low tolerance for blunders. But don’t be fooled: the tenacity shines in the endgame, where about half of their battles are fought, showcasing a solid understanding of the game's cruel final phase. With an average of 51 moves per win and 56 moves per loss, patience truly is a virtue — or maybe persistence is their middle name.

Tactical prowess is another highlight—with a remarkable 61% comeback rate, Ashirosami refuses to stay down, often turning the tide even after losing material. Though lost pieces might dampen their chances (winning only ~39% after losing a piece), the fighting spirit is alive and kicking. And hey, who doesn’t love a player who can maintain a current winning streak, even if their longest losing streak was a daunting 18 games? Everyone has their “off” days!

Opening Repertoire

A lover of secrets, Ashirosami’s primary opening is aptly named Top Secret with 207 rapid games played and a near 48% win rate. When feeling bold and adventurous, they turn to the Scandinavian Defense, dominating opponents with a staggering 77.78% win rate. Other forays include dabbling in classical lines like the French Defense Advance Variation, boasting a perfect record there, and sampling variations like Alekhine’s Defense and Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense with moderate success. Clearly, Ashirosami likes to keep their opponents guessing!

Performance & Quirks

• Best time of day to play: 1 AM — apparently, Ashirosami is a nocturnal chess ninja.
• Win rate by day: Mondays and Fridays are golden days, with a 61%+ win rate.
• Win by termination: Relies heavily on checkmates and slightly less often on opponents' resignations; timeouts happen but thankfully not too often.
• Psychological tilt factor: 18 — can get rattled but isn’t a runaway train.

Recent Highlights

In their latest masterpiece on May 29, 2025, Ashirosami (playing as White) executed a cunning Scandinavian Defense to secure victory over SKHolubSK, winning by resignation after an intense 28-move battle filled with tactical maneuvers and queen sacrifices. Not bad for someone hovering around a 499 rating at that time!

Final Thoughts

Ashirosami’s journey is one of passion and persistence — a chess player who feels the thrill of each game deeply, whether it ends in glorious victories or painful losses. They may sometimes falter, but their spirit to challenge, learn, and win (especially via the famously tricky Scandinavian Defense) keeps them in the game. If chess was a sitcom, Ashirosami would be that lovable underdog with a heart of gold and a knack for surprise endings.