Edwin Nilsson (aka Edni12)
Edwin Nilsson, better known in the chess world as Edni12, is a rapidly evolving player who thrives in the chaotic realms of bullet and rapid chess. Although his peak bullet rating of 535 might not scare grandmasters, it's clear Edwin has the resilience of a knight stuck in a skirmish – bouncing back and forth, learning something new every game.
Playing Style
Known for a modest early resignation rate of 6.28%, Edwin isn’t one to give up too soon, often dragging his opponents into longer endgames – nearly half of his matches extend deep into the endgame phase. With an average of over 45 moves per win, this is a player who loves to play the long, strategic game rather than quick-fix tactics.
Yet, even when the chips are down, Edwin shows spectacular grit with a comeback rate close to 68%, proving he’s not easily discouraged by losing a piece or two. His psychological tilt factor of 7 suggests occasional frustrations, but hey, who hasn’t slammed a keyboard after a blunder?
Favorite Openings and Strategies
Edwin has a fondness for the Bishop's Opening and its spicy Boi Variation, holding a solid 50-52% win rate across these lines in bullet and rapid games. But don't pigeonhole him – he’s been caught dabbling in everything from the Englund Gambit to the Scandinavian Defense, occasionally surprising opponents who expect the expected. His blitz games even showcase a 100% win record with the Scandinavian Defense, though small sample size alert!
Performance Highlights
- Peak Ratings: Rapid–947, Daily–800, Bullet–535, Blitz–379
- Recent Memorable Victory: A dazzling checkmate on 2025-05-29, wrapping up the game with surgical precision after a rollercoaster of knight jaunts and queen checks.
- Most Challenging Rival: bassmasta007 seems to have Edwin’s number, with all recent clashes ending in tough battles.
Quirks & Fun Facts
Despite a tough record against higher-rated opponents (winning only ~15% of those bouts), Edni12 melts the ice when facing lower-ranked players, cruising to nearly 79% wins – nothing like the sweet taste of confidence.
He’s most dangerous around 10 AM (perfect alertness?) and somewhat of a nocturnal strategist too, with solid win streaks in early morning hours.
Edwin’s current winning streak may be stalled at zero, but his longest winning and losing streaks both stand at 7 – a balanced emotional rollercoaster fitting for a player who never plays it safe.
In short, Edwin Nilsson is the kind of player who reminds us that chess isn't just about ratings or trophies – it’s about persistence, quirky openings, and occasionally, that glorious moment of checkmate that makes the struggle all worthwhile. So watch out world, Edni12 is sharpening his bishops and knights and ready to stir the board!
