Ertapali

Profile Summary: Ertapali

Meet Ertapali, a chess enthusiast whose rating graph looks like a rollercoaster ride—thrills, spills, and occasional loops! Known for a blitz peak rating of 659 back in May 2024 and a cozy bullet high of 288 in May 2025, Ertapali embraces the chaotic beauty of rapid and blitz chess with a fighting spirit unmatched by many.

Specializing in rapid games, Ertapali once soared to a peak rating of 947 in April 2022—clearly proving that sometimes slow and steady can indeed win the race. But don’t get mistaken; this player isn’t afraid of sharp tactics, loving to open with the King's Pawn or cozy up to defenses like Nimzowitsch and Petrovs, showcasing an impressive 83% win rate with the Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game in blitz battles.

Over the board, Ertapali is the ultimate comeback kid, boasting a comeback rate of over 76%! Losing a piece? No problem—there is still a 41% chance Ertapali turns the tables. Though the psychological tilt factor might hover around 8 (a mild case of “chess mood swings”), the current winning streak of 4 games proves resilience is the name of the game.

When it comes to timing, mornings at 7 AM are magical for Ertapali. That's the prime time to catch some brilliant moves — 100% win rate at 7 AM, anyone? Ertapali’s playstyle gravitates towards longer endgames with an average of 53 moves for a win, proving patience truly is a virtue.

Notable Traits & Stats

• All-time peak ratings: Rapid 947, Blitz 659, Bullet 288
• Playing strengths: Stellar performance in Queen’s Pawn openings with a perfect 100% win rate in blitz
• Most played opponent: yusufbulutt, with 68 encounters (Ertapali is grinding hard there!)
• Strong days to play: Saturday with a win rate above 57%, Sunday being a bit rougher at ~35%
• Preferred endgame style: Patient and persistent, with a penchant for dragging the battle deep

Recent Games Highlight

One of the freshest victories came against super_pastel where Ertapali showcased opening mastery with the Van Geet Opening. Despite the quirky knight shuffles early on (hello, deja vu!), Ertapali’s unrelenting pressure forced a resignation by turn 15. A neat cameo of strategic persistence!

Losses? Sure, but plenty of learning moments come with them, including a dramatic resignation to emrhncelk after a cunning King's Pawn Opening dance. But fear not, Ertapali bounces back with vigor, armed with plenty of battle scars and a hearty love for the game.

In the grand chessboard of life, Ertapali plays not just to win but to entertain, learn, and occasionally frustrate opponents just enough to keep them guessing.