Profile Summary: el2p
Meet el2p, the chess player whose rapid rating is on a rollercoaster ride from under 200 to smashing through the 1700s in just a couple of years. If perseverance had a face, it would be el2p’s — starting in 2023 with an average rapid rating hovering around 800 and now comfortably cruising near 1650-1700 by mid-2025. This player is not just climbing the ladder; they're setting fire to it!
With a playing style that favors long battles, el2p averages nearly 69 moves per game, demonstrating patience and endurance as key weapons in their arsenal. Early resignations are rare (less than 1%!), proving that giving up is not in el2p’s vocabulary. A strong comeback artist, their games feature a whopping 81% comeback rate, meaning even when things look grim, el2p is plotting a turnaround.
On the opening front, el2p dances gracefully through classical territory. The Italian Game (535 games) and Modern Defense (512 games) have been battlefield favorites, with solid ~48% win rates. They also wield the Scotch Game and Ruy Lopez with noteworthy success, showing a fondness for openings rich in tactical and strategic complexity.
El2p’s battles aren't always smooth sailing. They've faced a nearly even number of wins and losses in rapid chess, with some heated rivalries against frequent opponents like abdoeltayyar1 and mdc301277, showing the gritty back-and-forth nature of online chess duels.
The psychological stats add a human touch: a modest tilt factor of 11 suggests el2p keeps their cool most of the time, though the rating difference between rated and casual games hints at the occasional underdog surprises. Peak activity hours? While many grind at peak daylight, el2p performs best in the wee hours around 2 AM — perhaps fueled by midnight snacks and caffeine.
Not just a rapid specialist, el2p has tasted victories in blitz and bullet formats, showing they can think fast and sharp. Their recent victories include brilliant exploits in Ruy Lopez Cozio Defense and Sicilian McDonnell Attack lines, ending games by resignation or even checkmate — a reminder that el2p isn’t just about surviving but delivering crushing blows.
In sum, el2p is a dedicated, patient, and tactically savvy gladiator of the online chessboard — someone who combines relentless grit, love for classic openings, and a dash of nocturnal wizardry. Maybe not quite a grandmaster yet, but certainly a grand entertainer!
Follow el2p’s journey closely — the climb to mastery is on, and it’s anything but boring.
