Profile Summary: farquals
Meet farquals, a chess adventurer navigating the battlegrounds of Blitz, Rapid, Bullet, and Daily chess with a rating rollercoaster worthy of a thrill ride. Peaking at 567 in Rapid chess and a modest 212 in Blitz during early 2025, farquals demonstrates a fighting spirit that doesn't quit—even if the numbers sometimes suggest a bumpy journey.
Playing Style and Stats
Known for an early resignation rate of almost 10% (because let's be honest, sometimes it’s better to save time and dignity), farquals also shows a penchant for endurance with almost half the games heading into endgames. This player tends to wrap winning games faster (47.6 moves average) than losses (49.6 moves average), proving persistence often leads to dramatic finishes.
The comeback rate is impressively high at 78.75%, so don’t count them out once a piece slips away! Farquals might not always have the fanciest openings, but attempts to surprise opponents with gambits like the Blackmar Gambit and the Englund Gambit show a flair for adventurous and risky play.
Favorite Openings & Adventure Spots
- Queens Pawn Opening - Blackmar Gambit: A bold choice with a win rate near 34% in Blitz, farquals seems to enjoy sharp, tactical struggles.
- King's Pawn Opening - King's Knight Variation: Less fruitful but frequently tried, illustrating courage in the face of tough odds.
- Scandinavian Defense: Not bad at all, boasting a win rate above 40% in Blitz.
Record, Rivals, and Rhythm
With over 600 games played in Blitz alone, farquals has a tough win-to-loss ratio (174 wins vs. 363 losses), proving loyalty to the battlefield regardless of setbacks. Favorite opponents include stormchaser11 and samthomson96027, with some opponents best avoided at all costs! Fun fact: farquals’ best performance hour is 17:00, crushing it with a win rate over 40%—perhaps a pro-level “afternoon caffeine boost.”
Recent Triumphs and Trials
Just in the last few matches, farquals secured wins by dazzling checkmates against opponents like jonstucker and karrtan, showing chessboard prowess when it counts most. Losses sometimes come by resignation — a humble nod to the brutal honesty of the game. Though frustrative, farquals maintains a tilt factor of 9, meaning even after a rough patch, this player keeps the faith.
In Conclusion
farquals is a fearless chessfighter with a taste for gambits and grit, navigating chess’s highs and lows with humor and heart. A daily rating champion at 893 and a Blitz warrior at 212, their journey is a story of persistence, daring openings, and the occasional dramatic comeback. Keep an eye on farquals—they’re never out until the king is down, and sometimes not even then.
