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explosion242

Playing Since: 2022-12-25 (Active)

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Daily: 940
221W / 187L / 14D
Rapid: 687
569W / 593L / 53D
Blitz: 571
2203W / 2199L / 136D
Bullet: 674
0W / 2L / 0D

Profile Summary: explosion242

Meet explosion242, a spirited chess enthusiast navigating the battlefield of 64 squares with the persistence of a charging knight and the unpredictability of a sneaky pawn. Their journey in blitz chess resembles a rollercoaster – highs of 833 rating in 2023 dropping to lows in the low 200s, but with over 3,000 games logged in 2024, dedication is clearly their middle name (or username). Even if their blitz win-loss record edges close to an epic tug of war (1606 wins to 1622 losses), explosion242 never shies away from the action.

In rapid games, explosion242 shines a bit brighter, maintaining a solid average rating in the high 600s to 700s, and they've dabbled quite a bit in daily chess, where their peak rating nudged just shy of 1100. Their bullet chess experience is brief but unforgettable – a tough outing with two losses out of two games, proving speed isn’t always their best ally.

Opening Repertoire & Style

When it comes to opening strategies, explosion242 has a soft spot for the Italian Game, boasting a handsome 55.9% win rate in blitz and even better success in the daily format (over 57% wins!). Other favorites include the King's Pawn Opening, the Scandinavian Defense, and the Philidor Defense, signaling a taste for classical, flexible openings. Quick tip: if you face explosion242, prepare for the Giuoco Piano variation – it’s their secret sauce with a winning rate near 57% in blitz!

Playing Patterns & Quirks

This player favours grind-it-out battles rather than lightning-fast finishes — their average winning games last nearly 59 moves. Notably, explosion242 shows a remarkable ability to rally back, with a strong comeback rate of 71% and a flawless 100% win success after losing a piece. Against the odds? This player laughs in the face of adversity. However, their tilt factor of 8 suggests that when things go south, they might dramatically rethink their chess life choices for a short while.

Performance Peaks

While their ratings fluctuate, the player scores best in daily chess (peak near 1100) and seems to have a knack for evening games around midday (average win rate hits 70% at noon!). An early bird or night owl? Well, it seems the early afternoon hours are explosion242’s prime time, especially the golden hour of 13:00 – boasting an electrifying 58% win rate.

Psych & Opponents

Psychologically, explosion242 experiences ups and downs but keeps their cool enough to avoid excessive early resignations (just over 3%). They often engage fiercely with familiar opponents but show mixed results—their nemesis david_keys owns a 62.5% win rate against them, while others like brazilianrio and monsieu have felt the sting of defeat multiple times.

In Summary

explosion242 is a tenacious fighter with a love for classical openings and a resiliency that keeps the game exciting. Whether it’s blitz chaos or daily thoughtful skirmishes, they bring a solid mix of strategy, stamina, and a dash of unpredictability to the chessboard. Opponents beware: just when you think you've won, explosion242 might just flip the table and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat—with a flourish!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
fas1972 0W / 1L / 0D View
totophe69 1W / 0L / 0D View
elprofe05 1W / 0L / 0D View
anairax 1W / 0L / 0D View
monkeyman12494 0W / 1L / 0D View
pgingah 1W / 0L / 0D View
gaddamsathe 1W / 0L / 0D View
shatinnguyen 1W / 0L / 0D View
psychokamil 1W / 0L / 0D View
bb080808 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
david_keys 3W / 5L / 0D View Games
aidtheboss279 4W / 1L / 0D View Games
talhaforex 3W / 2L / 0D View Games
georgemuntzenberger 3W / 1L / 0D View Games
mekhzakhq 1W / 3L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 561 687 940
2024 461 701 977
2023 674 462 736 970
Rating by Year202320242025977461YearRatingBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 243W / 234L / 28D 246W / 243L / 20D 65.7
2024 878W / 788L / 41D 771W / 882L / 58D 58.6
2023 256W / 202L / 17D 200W / 236L / 12D 60.7

Openings: Most Played

Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Italian Game 40 23 15 2 57.5%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 19 12 7 0 63.2%
Kings Pawn Opening 19 14 5 0 73.7%
Scotch Game 17 9 8 0 52.9%
Giuoco Piano Game 13 5 8 0 38.5%
Philidor Defense 12 9 3 0 75.0%
Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game 10 4 6 0 40.0%
Three Knights Opening 8 3 4 1 37.5%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 7 5 1 1 71.4%
Giuoco Piano Game Four Knights Game 7 4 2 1 57.1%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Italian Game 107 50 51 6 46.7%
Kings Pawn Opening 82 35 43 4 42.7%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 66 32 31 3 48.5%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 62 33 26 3 53.2%
Scotch Game 53 24 26 3 45.3%
Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening 48 24 21 3 50.0%
Philidor Defense 30 10 19 1 33.3%
Three Knights Opening 29 13 14 2 44.8%
Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Variation 24 12 12 0 50.0%
Four Knights Game Italian Variation 23 10 12 1 43.5%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Italian Game 282 160 116 6 56.7%
Kings Pawn Opening 265 131 123 11 49.4%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 226 115 105 6 50.9%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 220 109 103 8 49.5%
Philidor Defense 138 71 66 1 51.5%
Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Variation 135 77 54 4 57.0%
Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening 128 65 59 4 50.8%
Scotch Game 96 45 48 3 46.9%
French Defense Knight Variation 88 42 43 3 47.7%
Bishops Opening Berlin Defense 87 43 42 2 49.4%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queens Gambit Accepted Janowski Larsen Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 0
Losing 8 1
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