Overview
Eragon is a mischievous and merciless chess player who treats the 64 squares like a dragon treats a hoard: with appetite and occasional nap time. Known for laser-sharp tactics and a taste for sharp, unorthodox lines, Eragon prefers fast time controls — particularly Blitz — but is also a fearsome Bullet grinder.
Watch the upward-and-rollercoaster ride in Blitz form:
— and check Eragon's notable peaks: 2486 (2021-05-19) and 3036 (2025-07-20).Playing style
Eragon blends tactical fireworks with stubborn endgame technique. Opponents complain he resigns only when the dragon is asleep.
- Preferred time control: Blitz (fast, sharp, and theatrical)
- Endgame frequency: 76.47% — games often go the distance
- Avg moves per decisive game: ~72 moves (long tussles are his specialty)
- Comeback savvy: Comeback rate ~79.46% — never count him out
Notable openings
Eragon loves throwing opponents off balance with quirky and aggressive choices. He plays both sides of the board with confidence.
- Amar Gambit — a favorite, especially in Bullet (Amar Gambit)
- Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit — frequent choice with solid results (Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit)
- Scandinavian Defense — a reliable counterpunch (Scandinavian Defense)
- Sicilian / Alapin and various Accelerated-Dragon lines — flexible and creative
Memorable moments & personality
- Longest winning streak: 43 games — yes, really.
- Stubborn streaks too: longest losing streak recorded at 25 games; current losing streak is 2.
- Fan favorite for wild Bullet marathons (a true blitzing dragon).
- Most-played rival: Brandon Wang — countless duels and memorable scrapings of pride.
Want a taste of Eragon's approach? Peek a typical sharp mini-epic:
Quick stats
- Blitz record (W–L–D): 691–797–103 — fearless, often decisive
- Bullet record (W–L–D): 4608–4279–462 — prolific and battle-hardened
- Rapid record (W–L–D): 91–9–2 — efficient when the clock is forgiving
- Daily/Correspondence: quieter but accurate—small sample sizes
Parting note
Eragon is equal parts strategist, spectacle, and stubborn fighter. If you face him on the server at 10:00 (his statistically best hour), bring coffee, bring patience — and try not to get eaten.