eldejun

Player Profile: eldejun

Meet eldejun, a tenacious chess adventurer whose journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. With a peak rapid rating soaring up to 844 in early 2025, eldejun has demonstrated steady improvement and a refusal to quit – except when it’s strategically best to resign early (which happens rarely, only about 2% of the time).

Chess Journey & Style

Starting from humble blitz beginnings back in 2020 with a modest 400 rating, eldejun has climbed steadily through the ranks, especially shining in rapid formats. Always ready for a tactical tussle, their games tend to last around 50 moves on average, showing a balanced mix of patience and aggression.

Notably proficient with the Italian Game and the Scandinavian Defense, eldejun’s opening repertoire fares quite well. The Philidor Defense also sparks some impressive results, boasting a win rate over 69% in rapid play – proof that they pick their battles wisely.

Record and Rivalries

Over the years, eldejun has racked up 283 wins and 271 losses in rapid games alone, with a handful of draws sprinkled in for spice. Blitz battles have been tougher, with a near-even split and a slightly negative win-loss record (136 wins against 151 losses). Games played daily are few but intense.

Eldejun’s opponents have ranged from friendly newbie challengers to formidable foes. The win rate against well-known rivals varies dramatically – with some opponents completely dominating and others falling prey to eldejun’s clever tactics. Legendary wins against players like habs2013, harilaosv, and luigiha777 (all 100% defeat rate!) show that nederjun is no pushover.

Memorable Moments

The most recent crowning glory: a masterful game against habs2013 ending in a graceful resignation by the opponent after eldejun's unrelenting pressure in the Italian Game. The final move 33. Rd8+ is the stuff of dreams – or nightmares for the adversary!

On the flip side, every heroic tale has its setbacks. Eldejun recently bowed out to rajinder19999999 in a closely fought Italian Game Knight Attack variation – a reminder that even the best stumble sometimes.

Playing Habits & Quirks

• Best Time to Play: Bright and early, at 6 AM – not your average night owl!
• Psychological Rollercoaster: A tilt factor of 13 means eldejun sometimes lets emotions interfere – but manages impressive comebacks, winning nearly 3 out of 4 times after going behind!
• Color Advantage: Slightly favors playing as White, with a ~49% win rate versus ~48% with Black.

Fun Facts

When not spelunking in complex endgames (which happen in over 50% of matches), eldejun might be pondering their next opening move… or psyching out their opponent with a quirky pre-game ritual that involves humming the tune of the Italian Game. Either way, chess is never boring with them at the board!

In summary, eldejun is a spirited, improving player with a mix of steady strategic play and tactical fireworks. Keep an eye on this one: the rating graph shows a promising future and some exciting games ahead!