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EldaraEP

Playing Since: 2020-06-15 (Active)

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Daily: 899
22W / 14L / 0D
Rapid: 794
405W / 373L / 23D
Blitz: 725
951W / 929L / 54D
Bullet: 817
11W / 15L / 0D

Profile Summary: EldaraEP

Meet EldaraEP, a resilient and spirited chess aficionado known for mixing tactical flair with a pinch of unpredictability. With a chess journey showcasing over 3,000 blitz games, EldaraEP has proven to be a persistent combatant, navigating the ranks with grit and a dash of humor!

EldaraEP's chess odyssey began with an explosive start in 2020, reaching a blitz peak rating of 932 quickly enough to raise a few eyebrows. Although the road has been rocky—with win rates fluctuating and a notable tendency to embrace tough battles—EldaraEP’s mindset is that every lost piece is just a chance for a thrilling comeback (happens about 80% of the time!), and frankly, who doesn't love an underdog story?

When it comes to openings, EldaraEP has a suspicious love affair with the Vienna Game, boasting a commendable win rate of nearly 67% in blitz against unsuspecting opponents. Despite the occasional temper tantrum manifested as a 23-game losing streak, the player shows impressive endurance by bouncing back — sometimes faster than you can say “checkmate.”

If you catch EldaraEP online, mornings around 8 AM are prime time to witness their best moves—whether in rapid, blitz, or daily formats. They don't shy from the enduring battles either, often engaging in longer fights averaging about 56 moves per win, proving patience is more than a virtue; it’s a strategy.

Known for an endgame frequency of 57%, EldaraEP’s games rarely wrap up in a blink — because what's better than squeezing every drop of drama out of those pawns and knights? Despite occasionally dipping below a 50% win rate, especially when facing opponents rated above, EldaraEP continually strives forward with a smile, a pawn, and that unmistakable fighting spirit.

Their most recent victory was a slick performance featuring the Vienna Game, culminating in a graceful resignation victory—because why drag it out when you’re clearly winning? Conversely, the recent losses show that even EldaraEP’s iPhone isn’t immune to the occasional betrayal by the French Defense.

Off the board, EldaraEP might be pondering the mysteries of why queens always get all the glory while knights have to “jump around” all day—until then, the game goes on, the pieces keep moving, and so does EldaraEP's unyielding quest for checkmate.

Keep an eye on this player as they climb, tumble, and hustle back up—because in the game of chess, no rating tells the whole story.

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Overall Performance

Your current strength adjusted win rate of approximately 53% shows you're consistently competitive in your rapid games. The positive rating trend with a steady increase of 24 points over the last 1, 3, and 6 months reflects sustained improvement.

It's important to continue building on this momentum to improve both your tactical and positional understanding.

Recent Wins Analysis

You have a strong attacking style demonstrated in your recent wins. Your games show good initiative with quick development and aggressive play leading to tactical motifs such as forks, pins, and mating nets.

  • Consider reinforcing opening knowledge, especially within the Vienna Game and related lines where you have a solid record.
  • Castling early and bringing your rooks to open files helped you put pressure on your opponent’s king effectively.
  • Your endgame technique is notable, frequently converting material or positional advantages decisively.

Keep up your attacking mindset, but also balance it with careful calculation to avoid unnecessary risks.

Recent Losses Review

Looking over your recent losses, there are common themes to address:

  • In a few games, early material sacrifices did not yield sufficient compensation, particularly when facing quick counterattacks. Evaluate the soundness of these sacrifices carefully before committing.
  • Heightened attention to opponent threats early on could help you avoid falling into mating nets or severe tactical blows.
  • Strengthening your defensive skills and resistance will add resilience, especially in complex middle-game positions.

Studying your losses systematically can help you spot recurring errors or strategic weaknesses.

Opening Focus

Your usage of openings like the Vienna Game, Scandinavian Defense, and Petroff Defense variations reflect an interest in classical, principled play. To improve your opening repertoire:

  • Learn typical plans and themes—understanding the goals in your chosen openings will enable better middle-game decisions.
  • Analyze key positions and common traps both for you and your opponents.
  • Expand your repertoire gradually with variations that suit your playing style to keep opponents guessing.

Next Steps

  • Continue reviewing your games post-match to understand your tactical oversights and missed opportunities.
  • Study endgames and tactics regularly to improve calculation and technique in critical positions.
  • Maintain your positive mindset and build on your steady progress by setting specific goals, like mastering a new opening or reducing blunders.


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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 707 794 961
2024 817 782 791 1100
2023 764 640 739 1061
2022 832 763 765 979
2021 638 810
2020 852 677 603
Rating by Year2020202120222023202420251100603YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 83W / 73L / 4D 65W / 90L / 3D 58.6
2024 127W / 165L / 2D 130W / 151L / 7D 57.5
2023 440W / 646L / 33D 449W / 667L / 25D 58.7
2022 99W / 118L / 6D 90W / 127L / 10D 59.3
2021 183W / 154L / 11D 172W / 173L / 8D 56.0
2020 56W / 59L / 5D 63W / 53L / 1D 52.5

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromádka Variation 104 60 43 1 57.7%
Modern 99 48 46 5 48.5%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 87 43 39 5 49.4%
Petrov's Defense 74 29 42 3 39.2%
Czech Defense 50 19 27 4 38.0%
Amar Gambit 36 23 13 0 63.9%
Scandinavian Defense 34 14 15 5 41.2%
Australian Defense 31 19 11 1 61.3%
Four Knights Game 30 14 15 1 46.7%
Caro-Kann Defense 29 15 14 0 51.7%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 282 121 150 11 42.9%
Petrov's Defense 221 94 120 7 42.5%
Czech Defense 176 73 99 4 41.5%
Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromádka Variation 170 89 75 6 52.4%
Scandinavian Defense 153 74 74 5 48.4%
Philidor Defense 143 51 90 2 35.7%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 137 48 80 9 35.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 136 49 82 5 36.0%
Four Knights Game 128 60 65 3 46.9%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 107 57 48 2 53.3%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 8 5 3 0 62.5%
Czech Defense 6 3 3 0 50.0%
Petrov's Defense 5 2 3 0 40.0%
French Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Vienna Gambit: 3...d5 4.exd5 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Amar Gambit 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Four Knights Game 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Philidor Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 34 13 21 0 38.2%
Caro-Kann Defense 33 5 27 1 15.2%
Scandinavian Defense 20 5 15 0 25.0%
Czech Defense 18 3 15 0 16.7%
Philidor Defense 16 3 12 1 18.8%
Amar Gambit 14 4 10 0 28.6%
Petrov's Defense 14 3 11 0 21.4%
Barnes Defense 13 3 10 0 23.1%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 13 4 9 0 30.8%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 11 0 10 1 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 1
Losing 23 0
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