Profile Summary: elpupusa
Meet elpupusa, a rapidly evolving chess enthusiast with a playful flair for kings and queens alike. Known for quick tactics and surprising checkmates, elpupusa’s journey through the ranks is a rollercoaster of dramatic victories and teachable defeats.
Rating & Style
With a peak rapid rating of 884 achieved in March 2025, elpupusa is no stranger to the thrill of fast-paced games. Although bullet chess isn’t their playground (peak 332), the daily games showcase a solid 840 rating. Games tend to last about 37 moves per win — enough time for some strategic plotting before sealing the deal or spectacularly blundering. Elpupusa’s preferred opening? The trusty King’s Pawn Opening, with a respectable 55.56% win rate to keep opponents weary from the outset. Another hidden gem in the repertoire is the Van ’t Kruijs Opening, boasting a dazzling 86.67% win rate—proof that surprises are on the menu.
Playing Habits & Mindset
Early resignations happen about 10% of the time, perhaps a sign of a brutally honest player who knows when the ship is sunk (or prefers to binge-watch chess puzzles instead). They excel in the endgame, diving deep into 26% of their matches to test their skills in the battlefield of dwindling pieces.
Psychological resilience is decent — a tilt factor of 11 signifies moments of frustration but also a quick rebound. And speaking of rebounds, a nearly 50% comeback rate when down a piece means elpupusa never quite gives up the fight.
Notable Recent Performances
Their recent matches read like a highlight reel of sneaky queen maneuvers and swift checkmates. Just last month, elpupusa executed a stunning checkmate against jorgef2024 with a killer bishop and queen combo in the King's Pawn Opening — check out move 9: Qxg7# for the knockout shot!
However, the path hasn’t always been smooth: elpupusa has faced tough opponents like JRmallick who left them shaken with an 11-game losing streak at one point — a true test of character for any player.
Fun Facts
- Most successful at an ungodly hour of 7 AM — apparently mornings are when genius strikes!
- Black pieces are almost as dangerous as white, with nearly equal win rates (White Win Rate: 48.11%, Black Win Rate: 47.17%).
- Plays "Top Secret" openings enough to make opponents wonder if there's a secret society or just a confusing name on the menu.
- Has bested a huge variety of opponents, including a perfect 100% win record against 'raz-00' and 'bigkdontplay'.
In short, elpupusa is a calculating and somewhat whimsical chess player who mixes solid fundamentals with sneaky traps and cheeky checkmates. Whether battling online or plotting their next move, this player reminds us all that even in chess, humor and resilience are key to the game.
