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;))

Username: enrike88

Playing Since: 2015-01-28 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1416
16W / 15L / 1D
Rapid: 2456
650W / 373L / 125D
Blitz: 2802
8165W / 6918L / 1048D
Bullet: 2803
12947W / 9004L / 903D

About ;))

Meet ;)), a bullet chess warrior with a penchant for quick-fire games and relentless tactics. Starting out with humble ratings, ;)) drastically improved and eventually achieved an astounding peak bullet rating of 2779 in mid-2025. This player’s journey through the ranks is a testament to sheer grit, strategy, and a subtle touch of chess genius!

Playing Style & Tactics

Known for their tactical awareness, ;)) exhibits some impressive characteristics:

  • Comeback rate: 82.07%, showing resilience when the going gets tough.
  • Winning after losing a piece: 52.41%, proving not to be easily discouraged.
  • Prefers early resignations at a modest rate of 6.42%, avoiding prolonged losses.
  • Typically, ;)) plays an average of 73 moves per win, demonstrating a solid and methodical approach even in rapid games.
  • White pieces yield a stronger performance with a win rate of 56.65%.
  • Has a slightly lower win rate with the black pieces at 52.8%, showing competitive play regardless of color.

Favorite Openings

When it comes to openings, ;)) shows a particular preference for dynamic and less orthodox openings, especially in bullet chess:

  • Hungarian Opening: The mainstay with over 2100 games and a strong 61.17% win rate.
  • Benko Opening: Used over 1100 times with a cool 62.58% win ratio.
  • Van't Kruijs Opening and Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Favorites demonstrating a sharp strategic mindset and flexibility.

Notable Achievements

  • Peak Blitz rating: 2802 (June 2025) — a truly legendary status in fast chess.
  • Peak Rapid rating: 2454, showcasing strong adaptability across time controls.
  • Conquered (and sometimes crushed) many opponents with remarkable consistency like 'okplayer1980' (89.19% win rate) and 'kingdamian1' (79.35% win rate)!
  • Typically shines during the early morning hours, with the best performance around 1:00 AM, catching opponents asleep both figuratively and literally.

Fun Facts & Trivia

Behind every move, ;)) carries:

  • An impressive longest winning streak of 38 games (because who’s counting, right?).
  • A current winning streak in progress, so watch out for a hot hand at the board.
  • Has faced thousands of unique opponents proving that the chess world can’t get enough of ;)).
  • Enjoys slightly higher win rates on Wednesdays and Mondays — maybe a midweek motivator or just love for Monday coffee.
  • Average first capture at move 6 — swift and decisive!

Summary

Whether rushing through bullet games or strategizing in blitz, ;))’s play is exciting, resilient, and ever-evolving. With a formidable presence on the server, ;)) not only conquers openings like Hungarian and Benko but also leaves a legacy of tactical grips, epic comebacks, and memorable matches.

Follow the journey, learn from the twists and turns, and perhaps get inspired by a player who knows how to keep cool when the clock’s ticking down!


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Overall Performance and Progress

Your recent bullet games show a solid improvement trajectory with a strength adjusted win rate slightly above 50%, which reflects competitive play against similarly rated opponents. Your rating gains over 1, 3, and 6 months are quite promising, with steady upward slopes, especially notable in the last three months. This consistent progress highlights your growing understanding and skill in fast-paced games.

Strengths Observed

  • Opening Repertoire: You frequently use flexible openings like the King's Indian Attack and Reti setups, which suit a dynamic but solid style. Your familiarity here pays off by steering games into positions you handle well.
  • Endgame Technique: From your wins by checkmate and positional domination, your ability to convert advantages in the endgame stands out. You find precise moves to close out games under time pressure.
  • Calculation and Tactical Awareness: Your victories often show sharp calculation, exploiting small inaccuracies from opponents, particularly in tactical middle-game sequences.

Areas for Growth

  • Handling Pressure in Critical Moments: Several of your losses involved tight, complicated positions where opponents capitalized on small mistakes. Focusing on remaining calm and double-checking critical moves under time pressure could help mitigate this.
  • Defense in Passive Positions: When slightly worse, your games sometimes slipped quickly, especially against aggressive counterplay. Working on defensive resources and counterattacks in slightly inferior positions would strengthen your resilience.
  • Opening Variety and Surprises: While your main openings are well prepared, diversifying your opening choices could prevent opponents from easily predicting your strategy and preparing against you.

Recommendations for Improvement

  • Study typical plans and pawn structures from your favorite opening systems to deepen understanding and reduce early inaccuracies.
  • Practice tactical puzzles focusing on defense and resource-finding under time constraints to boost calmness in critical positions.
  • Experiment with a few new but related opening lines to surprise opponents and avoid repetition.
  • Review key lost games by focusing on the turning points, especially moves where simpler or safer options existed but more risky choices were played.

Final Thoughts

Overall, you are making very steady progress in bullet chess. Your positive rating trends indicate strong improvement habits and competitive tenacity. Keep focusing on your tactical sharpness and endgame skills, and work to strengthen your resilience in challenging situations. With consistent effort, you’ll continue rising toward your next milestone.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
CanadianDragon 26W / 14L / 3D View
Nicholasbenedict2007 4W / 3L / 0D View
PracticeMakesOK 19W / 35L / 6D View
Adrien Anciaux 2W / 1L / 0D View
keekeemora7 1W / 0L / 0D View
Steo Hat 8W / 5L / 0D View
Pawel7118 3W / 2L / 0D View
kwikphoenix 6W / 6L / 0D View
drwonderkid 2W / 0L / 0D View
krzysztofszczurek 1W / 3L / 1D View
Most Played Opponents
okplayer1980 198W / 23L / 1D View Games
RosDerz 55W / 33L / 6D View Games
kingdamian1 73W / 14L / 5D View Games
Aleksandre Edisherashvili 28W / 48L / 4D View Games
trump_all_the_way 50W / 26L / 1D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2804 2802 2456 1401
2024 2744 2716 2432 1394
2023 2564 2574 2439
2022 2634 2444 2270
2021 2568 2060 2247
2020 2507 2306 2273 1383
2019 2201 2188 1824
2018 2108 2007 1768
2017 1865 1854 1617 1394
2016 1106 1347 1434
2015 752 943 1358 1541
Rating by Year201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252804752YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1449W / 1063L / 208D 1338W / 1200L / 188D 86.8
2024 1404W / 1164L / 183D 1287W / 1291L / 180D 82.8
2023 973W / 694L / 117D 905W / 741L / 121D 76.0
2022 533W / 345L / 54D 509W / 351L / 62D 83.3
2021 444W / 298L / 42D 414W / 313L / 45D 74.0
2020 1263W / 1018L / 132D 1140W / 1146L / 130D 75.2
2019 1628W / 1162L / 134D 1509W / 1315L / 119D 64.2
2018 1571W / 841L / 80D 1469W / 962L / 75D 71.0
2017 2626W / 1484L / 124D 2497W / 1628L / 104D 65.6
2016 142W / 92L / 7D 127W / 108L / 9D 64.1
2015 58W / 59L / 5D 59W / 58L / 5D 61.8

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 3875 2428 1328 119 62.7%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 1495 872 555 68 58.3%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 1300 754 492 54 58.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 1041 512 493 36 49.2%
Döry Defense 882 489 345 48 55.4%
Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation 814 448 315 51 55.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 736 440 262 34 59.8%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 656 389 238 29 59.3%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 639 387 228 24 60.6%
Sicilian Defense 530 331 189 10 62.5%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 1358 706 650 2 52.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 1268 605 583 80 47.7%
Amar Gambit 1228 724 448 56 59.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 517 267 218 32 51.6%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 504 269 205 30 53.4%
Sicilian Defense 436 229 185 22 52.5%
Australian Defense 428 257 152 19 60.0%
Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack 411 210 179 22 51.1%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 390 210 157 23 53.9%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 378 219 141 18 57.9%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 106 63 33 10 59.4%
Amar Gambit 45 26 14 5 57.8%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 40 23 15 2 57.5%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 37 19 11 7 51.4%
Scandinavian Defense 31 19 9 3 61.3%
Sicilian Defense 28 19 7 2 67.9%
Australian Defense 27 12 14 1 44.4%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 26 9 12 5 34.6%
Amazon Attack 25 13 9 3 52.0%
Barnes Defense 25 16 6 3 64.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 8 2 6 0 25.0%
Barnes Defense 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Scandinavian Defense 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation 1 0 0 1 0.0%
French Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Evans Gambit: 5...Ba5 6.d4 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Amazon Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Amar Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 38 4
Losing 18 0
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