Shelley Blueberry

Shelley Blueberry (aka ferndalemillcreek)

Shelley Blueberry is a chess enthusiast who bravely navigates the battlefield of pawns and knights armed with a rating that can best be described as "ambitiously spirited." With a peak Rapid rating of 1354, Blitz highs touching 1468, and a singular Bullet game rating of 1464, Shelley embodies the true essence of persistence and determination.

While victories have been modest—17 wins out of 92 Rapid games and a Blitz record of “0 wins, 7 losses, 1 draw”—Shelley has a remarkable talent for refusal to give up, boasting a 70.59% comeback rate after going down a piece. If resilience earned points, Shelley would be a grandmaster by now!

Notorious for early resignations only 8.22% of the time and a psychological tilt factor hovering at a humble 11, this player battles the mental game almost as fiercely as the one on the board.

Shelley's longest winning streak is a modest 2 games, but the longest losing streak stands at a painful 11, proving that every hero’s journey has its ups and downs. On the bright side, Shelley shines best in the late hours, with a 33.33% win rate at 10 PM—maybe the moonlight is the secret weapon.

Playing Style

• Endgame lover: tackles endgames in over 64% of games, often dragging matches into a test of stamina and wit.
• Patient: averaging ~57 moves per win and ~62 moves per loss, Shelley does not rush the battle.
• Prefers an unknown opening repertoire—making every game a mystery for the opponent.

Memorable Moments

Shelley's most recent victory came through a valiant strategic fight against gc5000, ending by resignation after a hard-fought Kings-Fianchetto opening. The game was a symphony of positional play and tactical twists, culminating in a final push with a passed pawn singing its checkmating tune.

Of course, no chess journey is complete without a few defeats. Shelley recently bowed out against fabianlirac and jyoti1992thakkar, learning valuable lessons from these bouts and already plotting the comeback.

Opponents beware: though the scoreboard may not always favor Shelley, the tenacity and fighting spirit prove that Blueberry is a player who makes each piece count—one move at a time.

Fun fact: Shelley's username ferndalemillcreek sounds like a peaceful place—quite a contrast to the storm they bring on the chessboard!