Player Profile: elugla
Meet elugla, a rapid-paced chess warrior whose journey on the 64 squares is a rollercoaster of epic highs and challenging lows! Starting out with a punchy rapid rating near 290 in late 2022, elugla took the chess arena by storm, steadily climbing to a peak rating of 859 in early 2025. Along the way, a blitz peak of 1056 and a bullet high of 608 showcase a versatile tactician who is as comfortable in lightning-fast battles as in strategic showdowns.
Playing nearly 4,000 rapid games, elugla boasts a close-to-balanced record, with 1919 wins and just a smidge more losses at 1909, proving that every ruffled feather just fuels the fight back. The ability to snatch victory from defeat is remarkable, with a comeback rate north of 60%—because elugla never gives up, even when a piece says goodbye.
This player’s style blends patience and persistence, averaging about 50 moves per win and slightly more per loss, with a strong predilection for endgame battles, appearing in nearly half of their games. With an early resignation rate of 8%, elugla prefers to stick it out and fight to the bitter end rather than throw in the towel prematurely.
Chess Chronicles & Highlights
Elugla’s chess clock often ticks best in the evenings, especially around 8 PM, when win rates soar past 66%! But don’t be fooled by this night owl’s penchant for late clashes—their tactical awareness shines anytime, backed by a strong psychological resilience with a tilt factor of just 11.
Among many memorable games, one classic showdown from April 10, 2025, saw elugla dispatching AkmAL303 in the Trompowsky Attack with a checkmate, highlighting both tactical flair and patience in a 53-move masterpiece.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Longest winning streak: 10 games (a mini streak of domination!)
- Can bravely suffer through an 11-game losing streak before calling it a day—talk about persistence!
- Favorite opening strategy for all formats: the elusive "Top Secret"—because why reveal your secrets?
- More oft-beaten opponent: rolax31ac, with a respectable 30% win rate. Hey, everyone needs a rivalry!
- Elugla’s games are a bit like a fine wine—better in the evening, but occasionally unpredictable at midnight (when the win percentage drops to 25%)
With a total of over 3,000 games combined spanning rapid, daily, blitz, and bullet formats, elugla is not just a player but a relentless chess adventurer—sometimes a cunning strategist, sometimes a fearless attacker, but always ready to learn, grow, and checkmate with style.
So here’s to elugla: a player who proves that in chess, as in life, the thrill is in the game and the journey, no matter the wins or setbacks.
