Chess Player Profile: EDGARKARL
Meet EDGARKARL, a chess enthusiast known for their relentless pursuit of victory and an endgame lover with a touch of theatrical flair. With a peak rapid rating of 618, achieved back in September 2023, they have battled over eleven thousand rapid games, showcasing a solid dedication to the royal game. Their blitz rating may be humble at 324, but don't be fooled — rapid is where the magic happens!
Playing Style & Statistics
EDGARKARL prefers the battlefield of rapid chess, where their average game lasts about 55 moves when winning, but unfortunately, stretches to 70 moves in losses — because who doesn't love a good, long, suffering game? They resign early only 1.62% of the time (somewhere between brave soldier and “not today, shame!”), and focus heavily on endgames, appearing there in 61.44% of their battles.
Their psychological resilience is noteworthy; with a tilt factor of 12, EDGARKARL may fume just a bit but bounces back with a solid 34.08% comeback rate after setbacks. After losing a piece, they manage to snatch victory about 27.03% of the time — which means they don’t give up without a fight. Talk about fighting spirit!
Signature Openings
- French Defense with an impressive 56% win rate — a favorite battleground for EDGARKARL's trenches and counterattacks.
- The mysterious and aptly named “Top Secret” opening, where EDGARKARL plays more than twenty-two thousand games — the secrets must be potent!
- Van't Kruijs Opening, a tricky line with a respectable 45.2% success rate, suggesting EDGARKARL enjoys pulling the rug from under opponents' feet.
Notable Recent Games
Their latest triumph was a tasteful blend of Owens Defense and tactical mastery, wrapping up in a game abandoned win against 12Panchino in May 2025. The victory was so neat, so deliberate, it could have been a chess-themed magic trick.
However, even a tough warrior can taste defeat. EDGARKARL recently fell to a checkmate by NayanYG, proving that the chess gods can be merciless but the fight never stops.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- EDGARKARL's best time to play? At the odd hour of 3 AM — when the world sleeps, they _calculate_.
- Games played on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday bring them the highest win percentages — maybe those are their lucky days, or just when the coffee kicks in.
- Checkmate and resignation happen often in their games; they have over 6,800 wins by their opponent's resignation. Perhaps their presence on the board inspires surrender!
Whether you're playing against them or cheering from the sidelines, EDGARKARL embodies the spirit of chess with a blend of tenacity, strategy, and maybe a sprinkle of mystery. Just beware, this grandmaster-in-the-making never truly says die — except when the clock runs out!
