EdgarGoonsz

EdgarGoonsz: A Chess Biography

Meet EdgarGoonsz, a chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is as colorful as it is unpredictable. Rated around 471 in Rapid chess with a peak at 1026 (back in early 2025), Edgar is no grandmaster—yet—but his battles are legendary in their own right.

Rating Rollercoaster

Edgar's rating history could give you whiplash. From scoring a whopping 1026 in March 2025 to sliding down to the mid-300s shortly thereafter, he's a player who knows how to dance with both victory and defeat. His average Rapid rating hovers around 460, and with 502 wins against 529 losses and a smattering of draws, Edgar definitely keeps things interesting.

Opening Arsenal

Fond of kicking off with the classic King's Pawn Opening, where he claims nearly 58% wins over 149 games, Edgar is a strategic traditionalist at heart. However, he's also mastered the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation with an impressive 65% win rate, proving he's got a trick or two up his sleeve. The Bishop's Opening and its Berlin Defense variations rank close behind, showing his versatility (or maybe just his penchant for annoying bishops).

Playing Style & Psychology

Edgar plays an average of about 50 moves per win, taking his time to outlast opponents, with a fairly high tendency to resign early (just over 3%), proving he knows when to cut his losses. Ever the resilient fighter, he boasts a comeback rate near 64%, though winning after losing material only 38% of the time — classic Edgar, mixing stubborn bravado with some occasional tactical miracles.

Beware his psychological tilt factor of 13 — it means after a bad loss, he might throw a bit of a temper tantrum, but nothing a good night's sleep at 1 AM (his best time of day to play) can't fix.

Streaks of Glory (and Not-So-Glory)

His longest winning streak stands tall at 9 games, a testament to his moments of sheer brilliance. Conversely, the dark side of the force has visited with a 13-game losing streak, but hey, nobody’s perfect.

Memorable Battles

Just last month, Edgar dazzled the chess arena by winning a fascinating game against Vivaan1408 via resignation after a strategic dance involving a King's Pawn - King's Knight Variation. Imagine Knight sacrifices, King dodging curves, and a queen relentlessly hunting down its prey. A true Edgar classic!

Of course, not every day is a victory parade. His recent losses, like the one against alim201381, remind us Edgar sometimes plays the entertaining role of the underdog—complete with checkmate surprises and tactical missteps.

Fun Facts & Trivia

• Edgar’s most dangerous weapon might actually be his Scandinavian Defense (65% win rate!).
• He paradoxically wins more often as White (50.65%) but dabbles dangerously with Black too.
• He favors playing on Tuesday evenings and the mysterious early hour of 1 AM.
• In Blitz and Daily formats, Edgar’s stats are less illustrious but never boring.
• He’s battled a huge variety of opponents from all skill levels, with some winning 100% against him and others falling victim to his guile.

In Summary

EdgarGoonsz is your quintessential passionate chess warrior—sometimes undefeated, sometimes outfoxed, but always bringing flair to the chessboard. His journey is a reminder that chess is not just about ratings or trophies, but the thrill of the fight, the joy of the game, and the glorious chaos of each move.