Quinlan Bingham - The Relentless Strategist
Known in the online chess world as EpicChadGamer, Quinlan Bingham is a player who approaches the 64 squares with the dedication of a seasoned knight and the cheek of a bishop sneaking an illicit gambit. With a career that’s been a rollercoaster of quick wins, close calls, and the occasional meltdown, Quinlan has become a staple on chess.com’s rapid and bullet leaderboards.
Rating & Performance Highlights
- Peak Rapid Rating: 1611 achieved in November 2023
- Peak Bullet Rating: 1259 in August 2024
- Peak Blitz Rating: 1408 in August 2024
- Peak Daily Rating: 1298 back in July 2021
Quinlan's playing style is a curious blend of patience and tactical flair. Averaging 64 moves per win, the games are often marathons - a testament to endurance and endgame prowess. Casualties are sometimes taken quickly (with an early resignation rate below 1%), but don’t let that fool you; the comeback rate is an impressive 84.5%, proving that Quinlan never truly gives up without a fight.
Playing Styles & Openings
A lover of the Closed Sicilian Defense Grand Prix Attack (a personal favorite boasting over 60% win rate in Rapid), Quinlan also dabbles strategically in the Vienna Game and Italian Game, mixing up the approach to keep opponents guessing. The bullet games? Expect aggressive Vienna Game Max Lange Vienna Gambit shots, which often deliver fireworks but sometimes cost dearly.
Recent Battles (And Victories!)
Quinlan’s most recent victories showcase a tactical mastery and resilience in faster time controls:
- Win against Orwa_Alabdulla by claiming victory on time in a fierce battle using the Closed Sicilian Defense
- Checkmate triumph versus pacokosacha in a classic Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation
- Another time win against Jesuschess914, showing nerves of steel when the clock is ticking
Statistics to Brag About (or Blame)
- Total rapid games played: over 2000, with 1051 wins and 944 losses, a truly experienced battlefield veteran
- Bullet games are plenty, with a nearly even win/loss record but over 200 draws — a sign of careful bullet combat or the occasional stunned pause
- Longest winning streak of 13 games — because who doesn’t enjoy a good roll?
- Tilt factor of 12 – there are moments of frustration, but who doesn’t get a little grumpy when rook hangs happen?
Time & Psychological Insights
Curiously, Quinlan’s best time of day to play is around noon, and there’s a favorable win rate in the early afternoon hours (especially around 12 PM). On Mondays and Tuesdays, the win rate spikes past 50%, so maybe there’s some Monday motivation or Tuesday tenacity fueling the game. Despite a few tilt moments (12% tilt factor), Quinlan’s pretty resilient, bouncing back with a strong tactical awareness, especially turning around positions even after losing material.
In Summary
Whether grinding long rapid games or flying through bullet battles, Quinlan Bingham aka EpicChadGamer is the quintessential chess warrior: strategic, unpredictable, and never shy of a good fight. With a mix of gritty endgame skills, bold openings, and a sense of humor (implicit in an epic username!), Quinlan continues advancing up the ranks — perhaps one day even dethroning Magnus… or at least Magnus’s pizza delivery guy.
