egld441

Profile Summary: egld441

Meet egld441, a determined rapid chess player whose rating rollercoaster could make even the most seasoned amusement park enthusiast jealous! Peaking at a solid 969 in October 2024, egld441 has shown persistence through the ups and downs of intense rapid battles. With an overall record close to even—367 wins, 386 losses, and 28 draws—this player epitomizes the thrilling unpredictability of chess.

Known for favoring the King’s Pawn Opening and the Scandinavian Defense, egld441 has dabbled in many openings with varying success. Their crown jewel? The Scandinavian Defense Closed, boasting a respectable 60% win rate, proving that sometimes patience really is a virtue on the board. But beware! Attempts with the Queen’s Pawn Opening tend to be more perilous, with a win rate just north of 30%—proof that chess is as humbling as it is fun.

Not one to shy away from tough matchups, egld441 performs best when facing opponents of equal strength, winning 60% of such encounters, but tends to struggle (and possibly tilt) against higher-rated foes. With a tilt factor of 9, sometimes the pressure cooker of competition gets a little steamy.

Speaking of tilt, egld441's notable streaks include a longest winning run of 9 games as well as a villainous longest losing streak of 9 games—nothing like a little symmetry to keep things interesting! Their comeback rate is impressive, rallying successfully over half the time after setbacks, showing grit and tactical awareness despite some early resignations peppering their play.

Their best chess hours? Early birds take flight around 7 AM, with a win rate soaring close to 68% at that magic hour. Mornings apparently bring out the inner grandmaster, while afternoons are a mixed bag—some hours as low as 23% win rate might suggest the loud distraction of snack time or just a caffeine dip.

The psychological saga continues: egld441 wins more often when playing as White than Black, but the margin is narrow, proving versatility is in their DNA. The player occasionally prefers to bow out via resignation when the chips are down but has chalked up an impressive 204 wins by checkmate, reminding opponents never to get too comfortable.

Fun fact: Their last victory was a swift and elegant checkmate against pclt_maxime, showcasing a sharp tactical sequence in the Queen’s Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation. Even in defeat, egld441’s games are rich lessons in resilience and strategy.

All in all, egld441 represents the heart of rapid chess culture: gritty, unpredictable, sometimes wild, but always striving for that next brilliant checkmate. If chess were a TV show, egld441’s games would be the dramatic series you binge-watch with popcorn and nerves.