About Egon89
Meet Egon89, a chess enthusiast whose rating journey is as dynamic as their appetite for a good tactical puzzle. While the chess world might not yet consider them a grandmaster, Egon89 shines in the trenches of the daily and rapid time controls, boasting peak ratings north of 1000 in daily chess and a rapid peak at an impressive 777. Not world chess champion material? Maybe not yet. But with a longest winning streak of 9 games and a comeback rate close to 64%, this player never gives up without making the opponent sweat!
Rating Rollercoaster & Style
The ratings tell a story of steady improvement, with recent performances showing a last known Rapid rating around 729 and a blitz peak at 676. Daily games are clearly the comfort zone, hitting a peak of 1054 in early 2025. Notably, Egon89 prefers to play for the win, rarely settling for draws (only 1 recorded draw across all formats), and is not shy about going all-in, with resignation never an early option. The average number of moves per win is a dignified 53, showing a patient, strategic mindset rather than rushing through.
Opening Preferences
Egon89 enjoys painting chessboards with classic strokes: the King’s Pawn Opening and the Italian Game are frequent weapons, while the French Defense and less-traveled tactics like the Nimzowitsch Defense Kennedy Variation show they are not afraid to venture off the beaten path. Fun fact: they have a perfect 100% win rate using the Alekhine’s Defense in rapid games — maybe this is their secret sauce!
Performance Highlights & Quirks
- Rapid Win/Loss record: 16 wins, 7 losses (a respectable battler).
- Blitz has been more volatile: 11 wins against 7 losses, with a few rough patches.
- Daily games dominate the portfolio — 35 wins to 24 losses with a single draw.
- Bullet games are a rollercoaster ride; fast fingers reward with 16 wins but 13 tough losses.
Egon89 is a morning bird! The best time to catch this player fully alert and raring to play is at 7 AM—where their win rate hits 100%. Night owls beware, as Egon’s win rate is zero at 2 and 3 AM. Not great news for late-night blitz sessions!
Psychology & Opponents
With a tilt factor rated mild at 6, Egon89 keeps cool but is not immune to the occasional chess rage. Interestingly, this player smashes favored opponents with a whopping 85% win rate against lower-rated players, proving that when the odds are in their favor, Egon89 rarely stumbles.
Recent Battles
Egon89’s latest daily game victory was a hard-fought win over kk2013, leveraging a precise French Defense strategy to edge out a win on time—classic pressure until the clock runs out. On the flip side, a tough loss against JonathanTensen83 reminds us all that even the best have off days. But the true champion is the one who comes back stronger!
Final Words
Whether you face them in rapid or daily, Egon89 promises a passionate and gritty game loaded with classic openings and surprising tactical turns. So next time you find yourself matched up against this formidable player, prepare for a rollercoaster of moves, near-misses, and maybe some cheeky early morning checkmates!
