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!
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 |
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 |