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formalgral

Playing Since: 2022-02-08 (Active)

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Daily: 898
0W / 2L / 0D
Rapid: 1504
233W / 240L / 36D
Blitz: 1269
1412W / 1363L / 103D
Bullet: 1036
641W / 608L / 41D

Player Profile: formalgral

Meet formalgral, a chess enthusiast whose rating has seen as many twists and turns as a DNA double helix. With a notable peak Blitz rating of 1427 in 2024 and a Rapid high of 1534 in 2025, formalgral’s game evolution is truly a natural selection of strategic prowess!

Known for an impressive comeback rate of 80.5% and a flawless 100% win rate even after losing a piece, formalgral exhibits tactical resilience that would make even the most stubborn mitochondria proud. Early resignations are rare—only 0.84%—showing a stubborn nucleus of determination in every match.

Their endgame expertise shines with a frequency of 75.3%, proving that when the board's cells slim down to the final stages, formalgral’s strategies multiply in strength. Matches tend to be lengthy affairs, averaging 67 moves per win and 75 in losses, a veritable marathon of mental metabolism.

When it comes to openings, formalgral has a particular fondness for the Queen's Pawn repertoire, especially the Chigorin variation, boasting over 50% win rates across multiple time controls. The London System is another favorite, flourishing with a nearly 59% success rate in Blitz.

Win rates by time of day exhibit some curious circadian rhythms—a peak 56.25% at 5 AM and a lively 56.13% around 2 PM suggest formalgral’s chess neurons fire best at both dawn and afternoon, keeping opponents guessing like unpredictable gene expression.

Opponents beware: formalgral’s psychological resilience is as robust as their tactical arsenal, with a low tilt factor of 10 and a striking 48.93% higher win rate in rated games vs casual ones. Like a well-adapted creature in the wild, this player thrives under the pressure of competition.

In summary, formalgral is a chess player in full bloom: resilient, strategic, and with a playing style that adapts and evolves—always seeking the checkmate that feels just right in the ecosystem of the board. A true marvel of chess biology!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
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drsunilgovind 1W / 0L / 0D
lovechouhan 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
sindhujee 5W / 2L / 0D
marijanatomic86 4W / 1L / 0D
maverick123457890 3W / 1L / 1D
slyderbat 3W / 0L / 1D
vamshidaram 1W / 3L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 888 1264 1504
2024 1035 1288 1459 898
2023 722 1163 1460
2022 850 1242 1448
Rating by Year20222023202420251504722YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 157W / 141L / 8D 132W / 168L / 7D 69.3
2024 378W / 279L / 31D 318W / 358L / 16D 72.9
2023 293W / 254L / 37D 256W / 301L / 25D 73.2
2022 201W / 172L / 15D 183W / 191L / 18D 75.3

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 35 14 17 4 40.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 34 17 14 3 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 30 13 14 3 43.3%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 21 11 9 1 52.4%
Italian Game 20 8 11 1 40.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 15 5 9 1 33.3%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 14 8 6 0 57.1%
Englund Gambit 13 7 4 2 53.9%
Queens Gambit Declined Baltic Defense 13 5 8 0 38.5%
Scandinavian Defense 13 2 10 1 15.4%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 260 135 113 12 51.9%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 160 87 66 7 54.4%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 150 69 76 5 46.0%
Top Secret 119 58 59 2 48.7%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 102 44 55 3 43.1%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 98 55 39 4 56.1%
Queens Gambit Declined Baltic Defense 87 36 48 3 41.4%
Englund Gambit 82 42 35 5 51.2%
London System 72 40 31 1 55.6%
Nimzowitsch Defense Declined 61 28 29 4 45.9%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 102 52 43 7 51.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 64 30 31 3 46.9%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 62 33 27 2 53.2%
London System 50 23 25 2 46.0%
Queens Gambit Declined Baltic Defense 34 13 20 1 38.2%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 34 24 9 1 70.6%
Englund Gambit 33 14 19 0 42.4%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 29 16 12 1 55.2%
Scandinavian Defense 25 14 11 0 56.0%
Top Secret 24 10 14 0 41.7%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 0
Losing 10 3