ERICK

Meet ERICK (aka EVR260779)

ERICK is a rapid-paced chess enthusiast whose rating rollercoaster could give a rollercoaster ride a run for its money. With a peak Rapid rating of 1118 achieved in early 2025, and a Blitz peak of 1168 just a month later, ERICK shows flashes of brilliance amid the choppy seas of blitz and bullet battles.

Playing Style & Stats

ERICK favors the rapid format, with over 4,000 rapid games logged and a near-even Win/Loss record, proving resilience and relentless spirit. His blitz and bullet performances, meanwhile, reveal a warrior who sometimes rushes decisions—highlighted by a 13-game losing streak, but also a dazzling 10-game winning streak. He’s no stranger to ups and downs but manages to keep the game moving with an average game length of 68 moves when he wins and 55 moves when he loses.

Opening Choices

ERICK has a fondness for classic openings with a taste for the Philidor Defense and King's Pawn Opening. He's quite the tactician in the Rapid format, fighting it out in many battlegrounds and holding respectable win rates in Philidor (~45%) and King’s Knight Variant (~54%). In Blitz, he pulled off a perfect 100% win rate with Petrov’s Defense, showing the ability to punch above his rating in the heat of the moment.

The Comeback Kid

ERICK’s comeback abilities are notable, boasting a 76% comeback rate when games look grim. Also, despite losing pieces, he manages to win nearly 44% of those tough fights, proving he's not one to throw in the towel easily. Though early resignations are rare (~5%), when he’s in the zone, ERICK is a force to reckon with.

Psychological Profile

With a tilt factor of 13, ERICK has proven he can keep his cool… most of the time. His best hour to unleash brilliant moves is bright and early at 8 AM, when his win rate soars above the average. Playing during the morning hours just might be his secret weapon!

Recent Battles

Never one to shy away from a fight, ERICK’s most recent victories include:

• A hard-fought win against avashh11 using the Nimzowitsch Defense — and all that in under 5 minutes!
• A checkmate finish versus arwdmosavi thanks to a masterful application of Petrov’s Defense.
• Winning on time against barbod59 in an intense Kings Pawn Opening clash.

But even champions stumble — ERICK’s last losses came after some intense matches against ambitious opponents like thegreatashwatham and jalees94, showing the ever-present challenges foes bring.

Fun Fact

If you're playing ERICK, watch out: he’s been known to swap colors with surprisingly balanced results — almost 51% wins playing White and 45% with Black. Perhaps a nod to his adaptability, or just keeping things spicy.

In a Nutshell

ERICK, a.k.a. EVR260779, isn’t just any casual chess player. He’s a gladiator of the 64 squares — battling frenemies online with grit, making heroic comebacks, and occasionally embracing defeat with style. His chess journey is a thrilling mix of tactics, endurance, and a dash of bravado. Whether it’s a slow juggernaut rapid game or the breakneck blitz blitzkrieg, ERICK’s here to keep the chess world guessing… and having fun while he’s at it!

Ready your pieces — ERICK is in the arena!