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foamyark

Playing Since: 2020-03-23 (Inactive)

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Daily: 1243
7W / 8L / 1D
Rapid: 1488
66W / 55L / 12D
Blitz: 1529
159W / 148L / 16D
Bullet: 1488
788W / 478L / 46D

foamyark: The Chess Adventurer

Once upon a chessboard, foamyark emerged as a fierce tactician with a knack for turning time pressure into triumphs and casual days into strategic showdowns. With a peak bullet rating soaring to a remarkable 1789 in September 2022 and a blitz peak of 1776 later that same year, foamyark strikes a pose right between a rapid-fire attacker and a thoughtful strategist.

Starting off with a perfect win in daily chess back in 2020, foamyark quickly proved that one game was indeed better than none. They are no stranger to the Sicilian Defense, slicing through opponents with an under-1800 blitz prowess especially favoring the Open Dragon and Rauzer Variations. In bullet, their favorite battleground, the Italian Game Two Knights and Sicilian Defense Open Dragon Old Line have been reliable allies, boasting win rates above 70% and known to strike fear in the hearts of even the bravest rivals.

Despite occasional setbacks (because every hero needs a challenge), foamyark’s remarkable 78% comeback rate and solid 54.5% win rate after losing a piece showcase a fighter’s spirit that refuses to capitulate. With an early resignation rate shy of 5%, foamyark prefers to battle on until the very last rook falls or the clock runs out.

foamyark’s style? Long, restless games averaging nearly 57 moves in victory and even longer in defeat, proving that patience is truly a virtue—even if sometimes lost to a sneaky checkmate. Their strengths are magnified playing white, with a near 58% win rate, but black is no slouch either.

When to catch this player at their very best? Avoid the obvious 13:00 hour and instead tune in around early morning or late evening hours, like 4 AM or 9 AM, where foamyark’s win rates climb into the mid-60s percentage wise. Mondays through Thursdays deliver the goods, with Tuesday shining as the weekly crown jewel.

Memorable Battles

In April 2025, foamyark danced through an Indian Game that ended in a thrilling victory on time, after a grueling 52 moves and plenty of tactical fireworks involving queen side sieges and daring piece sacrifices.

More recently, they dazzled with a stunning checkmate in the Nimzowitsch Defense in under 15 moves, proving they can strike fast and merciless when the opportunity arises.

The Opponents’ Perspective

foamyark boasts a surprisingly favorable head-to-head against many, boasting a perfect score against numerous players like lejuan20 and jordanchess13616, but also experiences the humbling sting of losses from familiar foes such as cramdog. This juxtaposition paints a picture of a chess player who embraces every game as both a battle and a lesson.

In Conclusion

foamyark’s chess journey is one of passionate engagement, tactical resilience, and a fair dash of daring. Whether kicking off the day with a bullet blitz or settling into a long daily game, this player is here to entertain, educate, and occasionally frustrate opponents with that signature blend of grit and wit. Keep an eye on the clock and your queen—foamyark is on the prowl!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
rodnixon 162W / 88L / 5D
alexhertog 15W / 8L / 1D
shinywrecker 2W / 22L / 0D
jeyanthan007 15W / 7L / 0D
briyanil 12W / 5L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1488 1529 1488 1243
2024 1553 1520 1493
2023 1687 1567 1613 1172
2022 1666 1731
2021 1619 1403
2020 1616 1476 1448 1264
Rating by Year20202021202220232024202517311172YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 5W / 1L / 0D 1W / 4L / 1D 67.4
2024 9W / 20L / 0D 10W / 18L / 0D 66.2
2023 42W / 34L / 0D 34W / 39L / 5D 63.6
2022 85W / 46L / 1D 80W / 49L / 4D 55.6
2021 8W / 5L / 0D 10W / 6L / 0D 59.5
2020 427W / 269L / 36D 435W / 257L / 28D 61.2

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 35 18 15 2 51.4%
Unknown 28 15 13 0 53.6%
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack 21 13 7 1 61.9%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 19 12 5 2 63.2%
Amazon Attack 16 9 7 0 56.2%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 16 8 7 1 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation 15 10 5 0 66.7%
Italian Game: Classical Variation, Ghulam-Kassim Variation 15 6 8 1 40.0%
Scandinavian Defense 14 11 3 0 78.6%
Barnes Defense 13 8 5 0 61.5%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 114 71 40 3 62.3%
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack 95 59 32 4 62.1%
Amar Gambit 86 51 30 5 59.3%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 73 52 21 0 71.2%
Scandinavian Defense 59 36 22 1 61.0%
Amazon Attack 54 32 19 3 59.3%
French Defense 48 29 17 2 60.4%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 48 30 17 1 62.5%
Scotch Game 44 27 15 2 61.4%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 37 16 18 3 43.2%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 15 0
Losing 12 1