Profile
epicchess-21 is a restless keyboard wizard and chess streamer who treats the board like a playground and the chat like a chorus. They stream daily battles, post-game reflections, and the occasional playful trash talk, all while squeezing tiny advantages from chaotic positions. If you want to watch someone who treats the endgame as a long-form narrative, you’ve found your player. They love the daily pace, where each game is a fresh episode and every blunder is a potential punchline.
As a streamer, epicchess-21 thrives on interaction, breaking down ideas for viewers in real time and turning complex ideas into easy-to-follow moments. Expect humor, thoughtful analysis, and a healthy appetite for the long grind of a good endgame.
Streaming and Community
epicchess-21 builds a friendly, chat-driven environment where openings are explored, mistakes are owned, and momentum swings are celebrated. Their streams often revolve around daily play, with quick debriefs and viewer questions shaping the next game. The community is treated like a team that’s always ready to dive into the next move, be it a flashy attack or a stubborn fortress of a endgame.
Playing Style
They favor a patient, endgame-rich approach, often steering games into lengthy, technical battles. Endgames are a forte, with a high frequency of deep conversion and tenacious defense. They also show a strong comeback instinct, bouncing back from rough moments to claw out chances for the win.
- Endgame-focused play (EndgameFrequency around 84%)
- High comeback potential (ComebackRate around 87%)
- Balanced win rates across colors with a slight edge for White
- Relentless willingness to grind out a result in long games
Openings and Repertoire
epicchess-21 maintains a versatile repertoire across time controls, with a penchant for dynamic, tactical lines in Blitz and Bullet and solid, principled choices in longer formats. Here are some notable patterns:
- Blitz: Nimzo-Larsen Attack (26-?%) and Amar Gambit sit among frequent choices; solid participation with solid win rates across multiple lines.
- Blitz: QGD 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3, Slav Defense lines, and Barnes/London System variants appear in rapid and daily play.
- Bullet: Nimzo-Larsen Attack, Alekhine Defense, Amar Gambit, and Australian Defense are common, with modern ideas showing up in aggressive flurries.
- Daily: A broad mix with strong experimentation in Queen’s Gambit Declined and related systems, alongside aggressive lines like Amar Gambit in select games.
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Notable Moments
- Longest Winning Streak: 12 games
- Longest Losing Streak: 10 games
- Streaks often reset with a sharp, creative comeback
Rivals and Opponents
epicchess-21 has faced a variety of opponents, with several players appearing regularly in their matchups:
- Most Played Opponents: alster33 (31 games), shyzah (17), sarmageddon (16), vintage79 (16), alessiasanteramo (14)
- Recent head-to-head highlights include a mix of wins and losses distributed across these frequent rivals
- Record by Opponent examples: alster33 (Win 19, Loss 10, Draw 2), shyzah (Win 9, Loss 6, Draw 2), sarmageddon (Win 9, Loss 3, Draw 4)
A Glimpse at the Data
For those who love numbers, the data paints a picture of a persistent, adaptable player who thrives on long-form chess and enjoys experimenting with different openings across time controls. The streamer’s adaptability shines in long tournaments and daily play alike.
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