edmond989

Profile Summary: edmond989

In the vast universe of chess warriors, edmond989 is a valiant gladiator armed with a mouse, a keen mind, and a stubborn streak about never quitting early (only a 2.79% early resignation rate!). Known for his gritty comebacks—boasting a spectacular 79.23% comeback rate—edmond989 turns lost positions into wins with the finesse of a magician pulling rabbits out of a hat.

Chess Persona and Style

With an average of about 45 moves for victory, edmond989 is not one to rush. Battles are long, tactical, and mentally exhausting, much like a chess-themed Netflix series but with more rooks and fewer commercial breaks.

White squares or Black squares? edmond989 has a slight preference for the whites, winning approximately 51.72% of the time when starting first, but don’t let that fool you—his Black side is formidable as well, rocking a solid 47.57% win rate.

His beloved endgames happen almost 43% of the time, so if you’re meeting edmond989 in a blitz battle, expect a tense finishing sequence where every pawn push counts.

Ratings Rollercoaster

edmond989's Blitz rating hit an all-time high of 1008 in March 2025, a proud ceiling even if the latest dip brought it back down to around 420. Similarly, his Bullet chess peak soared to 532 by May 2025, showcasing his speed and tactical sharpness. Meanwhile, in Rapid chess, a fierce variant of patience and quick maneuvers, he peaked at a sturdy 838.

Opening Repertoire

With a penchant for both classical and quirky lines, edmond989 isn’t afraid of variety:

• Blitz favorites: King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation (winning an impressive 77% of these duels), and a spicy Scandinavian Defense where he nets 57% wins.
• Bullet battles: Modern Defense with a solid 57% win rate and the Van't Kruijs Opening proving just as effective—52.5% wins and climbing!
• Rapid strides: The Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation shines with a flawless 100% win rate, making opponents think twice before entering this territory.

Battles and Opponents

edmond989 often locks horns with players like romain9169 and deithersc, maintaining stubborn contest records and sometimes switching between win and loss streaks (his longest losing streak being an intense 10-game marathon, but fear not—he’s bounced back many times since!).

He’s a master of time control too: while he sometimes stumbles with timeouts (timeouts happen quite a bit with 1311 losses by timeout), his checkmate wins (513!) prove he’s never short on attacking flair.

When Does edmond989 Shine?

Revealing a surprising quirk: his best time of day to play is at 4:00 AM—the witching hour of grandmasters and possibly caffeine-fueled brilliance. His win rates hover positively when playing on Thursday, Sunday, and Saturday, with over 51% victories, so weekend battles might just tilt the odds in his favor.

Notable Games

Among his recent crowning moments, a thrilling Queen's Pawn Opening against u4eyachris ended with a victorious king side assault, proving his tactical vision is sharp even under time pressure.

Another rapid-fire win came by outmaneuvering marioalonso0 with the King’s Indian Attack, showcasing strategic mastery. Of course, not every battle ends in glory—losses to Foxjar47 and time management slips against Jakeben offer lessons that fuel his continuous improvement.

Summary

Simply put, edmond989 isn’t just a player; he's a relentless chess adventurer who fights hard whether under relentless Blitz time constraints or slower-paced Rapid duels. His tactical resilience combined with a dash of unpredictability makes him a formidable foe and a beloved figure on the digital battlefield.

So if you dare to challenge edmond989, bring your wits, your patience, and maybe a hot cup of coffee at 4 AM—you’ll need all three.