Profile of Chess Player fian0491
Meet fian0491, a spirited chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares blends tactical flair with an occasionally perilous love for the chess clock. With a peak Rapid rating of 637 and a stubborn resolve to claw back from adversity boasting a 69.92% comeback rate, this player is no stranger to both thrilling victories and humbling defeats.
Chess Style & Statistics
- Specializes in Rapid games with 516 games played, winning roughly 52% (264 wins) but gracefully accepting defeat as well (237 losses).
- Prefers winning by checkmate over resignation, but has a healthy respect for the resignation button, having resigned in over 166 lost games. Sometimes, quitting in style means avoiding that one last blunder!
- Known for playing an average of about 47 moves to win, indicating a long, strategic grind rather than quick flashy finishes—but with a streak-wielding record featuring an 8-game winning streak and surviving a harsh 9-game losing streak, proving resilience is key.
Favorite Openings
If you spot the King's Pawn Opening, King's Knight Variation on the board—watch out! Against this, fian0491 sports an impressive 74.42% win rate over 43 games, proving mastery of classic openings. Other favorite trenches include the Sicilian Defense (notably solid at 65.52% win rate) and the Van‘t Kruijs Opening, where this player boasts nearly a 70% win rate.
Admittedly, the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation has been less cozy, with about 31.58% wins, showing even experts have their kryptonite.
Playing Rhythm & Psychological Profile
- Best game hours: particularly sharp around 9 AM and late mornings, with a win rate over 60% in some hours. If you're up for a challenge, maybe avoid scheduling games with fian0491 early in the day.
- Win rates peak on Sundays (~66%), so maybe it's their "Weekend Warrior" mode.
- Early resignation rate sits around 10%, suggesting a strategic mind that knows when to throw in the towel—probably saving energy for the next battle.
- The tilt factor is modest (9%), which means swings of frustration are kept relatively in check. However, their games often turn into epic comebacks, with a nearly 70% success rate after losing material.
Recent Highlights
Victory Royale: In a thrilling Rapid match on June 1st, 2025, fian0491 outlasted sureshnarayanan123 in a tense Sicilian Defense battle, claiming victory on time after a grueling 46-move tussle—timing is everything, after all!
Whether sneaking in a tactical knight fork or squeezing out a close endgame win, this player’s games frequently feature a tenacious fighting spirit.
Bakfile of Opponents
Among the many challengers, fian0491 enjoys a healthy rivalry with aduhdek111, against whom they hold a solid 71% win rate across seven fiery encounters. Caution to ezechbrl and xia0shi, who have been able to edge out wins in their meager clashes—though every defeat is just another lesson.
In Summary
fian0491 is the embodiment of a resilient chess gladiator—never too proud to resign when the tide turns but always ready for a comeback, armed with a deep opening repertoire and a calm psychological approach. If chess were a movie, they'd be the protagonist who loses some battles but keeps winning the war... often on the back of a sharp tactical eye and a preternatural sense of timing.
