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C R

Username: ELpana

Location: Panama

Playing Since: 2009-04-09 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1277
148W / 67L / 9D
Rapid: 1409
19W / 5L / 2D
Blitz: 1704
3837W / 3700L / 266D
Bullet: 1349
12259W / 12533L / 1006D

About C R (aka ELpana)

C R, affectionately known in the chess world as ELpana, is a relentless competitor who lives on the edge of the 64 squares. From humble beginnings with a modest bullet rating of just over 1000 in 2010, ELpana’s chess journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride—with plenty of ups, downs, and a few dizzying spins.

Over the years, ELpana has amassed over 11,200 bullet wins (and survived almost as many losses), proving that resilience might just be their greatest strength. When not blitzing through ultra-fast games, they also dabble seriously in blitz, daily, and even rapid formats, showing a passion that transcends time controls and opening lines.

Playing Style & Strengths

  • Endgame Whisperer: ELpana’s games often stretch deep, with an average of 69 moves per win and a whopping 82% endgame frequency. This means if you survive the opening, get ready for a long, psychological battle.
  • Comeback Kid: An astounding 85% comeback rate and 100% win rate after losing a piece reveal a fighting spirit that refuses to quit, even when down a rook or two.
  • Early Resignation Rate: Just 0.44%, meaning ELpana does not give up easily. Surrendering is for mere mortals.

Opening Love Affair

ELpana is a known fan of the Queens Pawn Openings, wielding the Levitsky Attack, Torre Attack, and Zukertort Variation like old friends. The Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation is their trusty weapon in bullet battles, with almost 4,000 games fought on its wings at nearly a 50% success rate.

Fun fact: The Levitsky Attack in daily chess boasts a win rate of over 70% for ELpana—proving that slow and steady often wins the day... or at least the rating points.

Time Machine Stats

When does ELpana shine brightest? Late evenings, especially around 10 PM, where their win rate jumps to a confident 53%. Night owls beware—ELpana's board vision might just be sharper under the moonlight.

Quirky Tidbits

  • Tilt Factor 16: Yes, ELpana experiences tilt like the rest of us mere mortals, but it’s kept well in check.
  • Rated vs Casual: The only place ELpana might take a hit is against casual opponents, with a slight -10% win difference, proving that sometimes the friendliest games can be the trickiest.
  • Favorite Opponents: The player fastdog has been a frequent sparring partner, with 67 battles and a closely fought win-loss ratio. Rivals keep the flame alive!

From grinding thousands of bullet games to maintaining solid rapid peaks over 1700, ELpana is a chess journeyman who embodies the passion and persistence that make this ancient game endlessly thrilling.

Whether you want to admire sneaky Scandinavian tactics or prepare for an epic endgame marathon, keep an eye out for C R—sheer determination, a sprinkle of cheekiness, and a whole lot of chess fun guaranteed!


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Positives to Build On

You are showing strong tactical awareness in your bullet games, especially with aggressive pawn advances and piece placements. Your games illustrate good use of classic openings such as the Scandinavian Defense and Amazon Attack, where you maintain a win rate around 50%, indicating solid opening preparation.

  • Effective creation of pressure early in the game by controlling key squares and utilizing aggressive piece play.
  • Utilizing open lines for your rooks and queens, maximizing piece activity in the midgame.
  • Good timing in castling and developing minor pieces to active squares before committing to the middle game.

Areas for Improvement

Despite your overall solid play, recent rating trends, especially in the last month, hint at some inconsistencies that might be holding back your peak performance. Addressing the following points can help stabilize and improve your game:

  • Time Management: Bullet games require very quick and precise decisions. Practice balancing speed with accuracy to avoid losing on time or making rushed mistakes.
  • Opening Repertoire Diversification: While your main openings show good results, consider expanding into secondary openings or refining existing lines, such as the QGA variations with lower win rates, to surprise your opponents and reduce predictability.
  • Endgame Technique: Some recent games ended with missed opportunities or blunders in endgame positions. Strengthening fundamental endgame knowledge will secure more wins or draws in tight spots.
  • Handling Pressure Situations: In critical positions, you occasionally allow opponent's counterplay or miss tactical shots. Focus on pattern recognition and visualization training to improve under pressure.

Planning Your Progression

Your longer-term trends show positive improvement, with your 6 and 12 month slopes indicating upward momentum. To regain and surpass your peak rating:

  • Continue reviewing your most recent games, identifying recurring mistakes or missed opportunities, especially in losing or drawn positions.
  • Deliberate practice focused on tricky opening positions you face frequently, to improve confidence and outcomes.
  • Incorporate regular tactical puzzles and endgame studies into your training to boost pattern recognition and technical skills.
  • Maintain steady game volume but avoid burnout; quality over quantity in practice can improve consistency.

Recommended Next Steps

Based on your recent bullet games and stats, here are good actions to take:

  • Analyze key losing games, such as domeup games from last sessions, to see missed tactics and better plans.
  • Practice openings with lower win rates, like the Queen's Gambit variations, with a focus on common traps and transitions to middle game.
  • Train on timed tactical puzzles to simulate bullet pressure and speed.
  • Review final positions carefully to solidify endgame technique and avoid surprises leading to losses or draws.

Summary

You have a solid foundation and clear strengths in tactical play and opening preparation. Recent results show some fluctuations, typical for rapid bullet chess, but your overall trend remains positive. By honing time management, deepening opening knowledge, and sharpening endgame skills, you'll improve consistency and convert more games into wins.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
samchessspi 5W / 8L / 1D
rustem7799 0W / 1L / 0D
ronaldzc 1W / 0L / 0D
hans_onfire 0W / 1L / 1D
d4start 1W / 2L / 0D
ruhinhoque 0W / 1L / 0D
chagogammer 1W / 0L / 0D
jasursultan 0W / 2L / 0D
vickyreigns21 0W / 1L / 0D
kamonza90 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
fastdog 36W / 31L / 0D
jrizzoli 45W / 11L / 2D
warmskunk 23W / 25L / 2D
mr1data 19W / 30L / 0D
sonenshine 15W / 30L / 2D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1380 1668 1409
2024 1477 1699 1776 1277
2023 1342
2022 1502
2020 1301
2019 1327 1512
2018 1262
2017 1175
2016 1229 1427 1825
2015 1183 1427 1482
2014 1368 1437 1903
2013 1132 1524 1449 1959
2012 1137 1412 1298 1848
2011 1442 1444 1628
2010 1158 1265 1450
2009 1364 1420
Rating by Year200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202220232024202519591132YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1211W / 1061L / 141D 1065W / 1236L / 105D 78.6
2024 1846W / 1593L / 162D 1555W / 1893L / 149D 75.4
2023 248W / 199L / 18D 187W / 245L / 25D 79.7
2022 232W / 195L / 19D 200W / 225L / 19D 77.4
2020 352W / 280L / 21D 265W / 366L / 25D 71.3
2019 940W / 813L / 64D 822W / 948L / 72D 71.5
2018 106W / 96L / 5D 100W / 97L / 6D 69.7
2017 177W / 151L / 11D 144W / 181L / 13D 69.0
2016 229W / 234L / 12D 221W / 245L / 13D 71.4
2015 1059W / 953L / 42D 908W / 1066L / 67D 69.6
2014 539W / 543L / 56D 483W / 590L / 51D 77.1
2013 683W / 491L / 41D 607W / 560L / 40D 78.5
2012 346W / 255L / 17D 303W / 289L / 21D 75.1
2011 445W / 414L / 22D 394W / 482L / 16D 71.7
2010 135W / 118L / 7D 100W / 133L / 5D 74.7
2009 88W / 89L / 8D 69W / 65L / 2D 72.5

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 6102 2828 3024 250 46.4%
Amazon Attack 3684 1856 1691 137 50.4%
Australian Defense 2709 1339 1271 99 49.4%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 2363 1192 1066 105 50.4%
Queen's Pawn Game: Torre Attack 1642 834 732 76 50.8%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 1364 694 613 57 50.9%
Amar Gambit 1199 525 636 38 43.8%
Döry Defense 775 375 363 37 48.4%
QGA: 3.e3 c5 562 238 308 16 42.4%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 524 243 260 21 46.4%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 1927 847 999 81 44.0%
Amazon Attack 1712 893 763 56 52.2%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 688 350 316 22 50.9%
Australian Defense 618 293 307 18 47.4%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 283 138 134 11 48.8%
Amar Gambit 186 68 110 8 36.6%
QGA: 3.e3 c5 161 75 80 6 46.6%
Barnes Defense 160 84 73 3 52.5%
Döry Defense 139 72 65 2 51.8%
Queen's Pawn Game: Torre Attack 121 56 55 10 46.3%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 6 3 3 0 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense 4 2 1 1 50.0%
Modern Defense 3 3 0 0 100.0%
French Defense 3 2 0 1 66.7%
Queen's Pawn Game: Torre Attack 3 3 0 0 100.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
East Indian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Czech Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bishop's Opening: Horwitz Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 53 34 18 1 64.2%
Amazon Attack 48 34 10 4 70.8%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 31 22 8 1 71.0%
Queen's Pawn Game: Torre Attack 11 4 6 1 36.4%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Australian Defense 9 8 1 0 88.9%
Amar Gambit 8 7 1 0 87.5%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 7 5 2 0 71.4%
QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 7 3 4 0 42.9%
English Opening 6 5 0 1 83.3%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 20 1
Losing 16 0