Emma Rapeau (Username: Ema211)
Emma Rapeau, known online as Ema211, is a resilient and ever-persistent chess enthusiast whose journey through the ranks is nothing short of a thrilling rollercoaster ride. While her peak rapid rating settled at a modest 966 in April 2021, her passion for the game is what truly sets her apart.
Emma's chess story is a saga of perseverance, bouncing between hard-fought wins and close losses, balancing a near-even rapid record with 475 wins and 476 losses, accompanied by a respectable number of draws. If chess were life, Emma reminds us that sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, and sometimes you just draw a breath and try again.
Playing Style & Strengths
With an average game length hovering around 50 moves, Emma is no quitter—she plays the long game and isn’t afraid of the endgame, featuring in nearly half of her matches. She has a tactical comeback rate exceeding 58%, proving that even when life (or chess) knocks her down, she’s more than ready to rise again like a chess phoenix.
Her strategic preferences lean towards King's Pawn Opening and its variations, where she's logged over 400 games in rapid play, boasting a solid win rate just north of 50%. Emma’s not shy to challenge herself with defenses like the Scandinavian or French, demonstrating her taste for both classic and slightly spicy openings.
Personality Highlights
Known for a tilt factor of 8 (because who doesn’t get a bit grumbly after missing a mate or two?), Emma’s best time to play is late evening around 10 PM, proving night's when the queen really comes alive.
A quick glance at her win-rates against various opponents reveals a streak of sweet revenge—there are names she absolutely dominates and others that keep her on her toes. Whether it’s a nail-biting resignation win or a cheeky checkmate, Emma loves the drama of the board.
Recent Adventures on the Board
In her latest battles, Emma showcased sharp tactics leading to both majestic checkmates and carefully coaxed resignations. Notably, her recent win using the King's Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation was sealed by a timely resignation—a classic “I give up, you got me” moment.
Of course, every hero faces setbacks, and Emma's recent losses have been her fuel to sharpen those knight moves and queen sacrifices. Each game is a story, told one move at a time, with Emma leading the charge.
Emma Rapeau is a testament to the spirit of chess: it’s not just about the rating, the trophies, or the perfect game. It’s about passion, persistence, and having fun while challenging the mind. So, whether she's pulling off a comeback or plotting her next attack, Emma proves she’s always in the game.