About Edward Wells
Edward Wells, also known by the username EdwardDWells, is an enthusiastic and strategic chess player with a preference for rapid games. Known for his solid and sometimes surprising opening choices, Edward masterfully balances tactical sharpness with psychological resilience. His love for the game is reflected in his steady performance and impressive comebacks – an 83.75% comeback rate after adverse positions is no small feat!
Playing Style & Strengths
Edward demonstrates a well-rounded playing style. He prefers engaging endgames, appearing in over 65% of his games, and averages around 63 moves per decisive outcome, showing endurance and deep calculation. His early resignation rate is low at under 6%, proving he fights till the bitter end.
- Strong resilience with an 83.75% comeback rate
- Balanced success with White (54.14% wins) and Black (48.08% wins)
- Average first capture occurs fairly early, around move 5
- Favored first move as White is the classical e4
- Best playing hour around 11:00, with a remarkable 83.33% win rate
Opening Repertoire Highlights
Edward’s opening choices reveal a taste for classical and offbeat lines alike. Here are some of his preferred openings, along with notable win rates:
- Rapid: 84.6% win rate with the Barnes Defense, showing aggressive and tricky play early on
- Bullet: 59.1% win rate with the sturdy Caro-Kann Defense and 75% with the Scotch Game
- Blitz: 100% wins with the Amazon Attack and Three Knights Opening, proving quick wit under pressure
Competitive Highlights
Edward shines mostly in rapid games, holding a solid peak rating of 717 and an overall win rate of about 59% at this time control. His bullet and blitz accomplishments are strong as well, with personal bests of 826 and 822 respectively. Notably, Edward enjoys a current winning streak and once conquered up to 10 games consecutively. His largest challenge remains consistency against higher-rated opponents, a journey many spirited players embrace.
Memorable Opponents & Rivalries
Edward has clashed multiple times with a few players, displaying contrasting results:
- Challenged "1m2slick4u" 8 times but found it tough, holding a 0% win rate.
- Mixed outcomes against "deltamorph" with a respectable 43% win share.
- Dominated "fabianspieler" and several others with a perfect 100% win record.
His tactical awareness often turns the tide, even in tricky matches.
Fun Facts
- Edward's favorite move to start a game is the classic king-pawn advance: e4 (played 155 times in 2025 alone!).
- His average game length is about 65 moves, proving stamina that would impress a marathon runner.
- Has an 80% win rate when playing early morning games at 6 AM – morning person or just coffee-powered genius?
- Despite fierce battles, Edward maintains a low tilt factor of 6, showing cool-headedness and sportsmanship.