frank0818

Player Profile: frank0818

Meet frank0818, a chess adventurer navigating the thrilling and unpredictable battlefield of the 64 squares with a unique blend of grit and humor. Known for his knack of pulling off unexpected checkmates and... well, also for occasionally handing over victories to his opponents, frank0818 keeps the chess community on its toes!

Rating Rollercoaster

Traversing the realms of Rapid, Blitz, and Bullet, frank0818's journey has been a wild ride. His Rapid peak rating soared to a respectable 731 in October 2024, showcasing flashes of brilliance that hint at a grandmaster hiding somewhere deep inside. In Bullet, he blitzed his way to an impressive peak of 871 in March 2025, proving his speed chess skills can rival a caffeinated squirrel. Blitz has been trickier, with a peak rating at 519, but hey, nobody's perfect!

Playing Style & Personality

frank0818’s style is a fascinating mix — he embraces endgames enthusiastically, featuring in over 58% of his played games, and enjoys long battles averaging about 49 moves to victory. Yet don’t be fooled; his losses tend to drag on longer, perhaps pondering if sweet revenge is brewing. His early resignation rate is impressively low at just 2.13%, meaning he battles hard even if the odds are stacked against him.

Tactical wizards beware! frank0818 sports a comeback rate over 81%, meaning even when the chips are down, queen to the rescue! But with a tilt factor of 8, a few unlucky blunders might send him on a short rollercoaster of frustration — we’ve all been there.

Favorite Openings & Not-So-Favorite Ones

Opening with mystique, frank0818 refers to one of his main Rapid weapons as the Top Secret opening — because even he’s not quite sure how it goes, but it wins about 40% of the time! He also fancies the Nimzowitsch Defense and its declined variation, enjoying a solid 50-57% win rate there. Caution is advised if you face him playing the Three Knights Opening in Rapid, where he's yet to score a win — but hey, everyone needs a challenge!

Memorable Games

In a recent Rapid clash against KadenRH, frank0818 sealed victory with a deadly mating net in just 14 moves — a wonderful display of opportunistic chessiness. The game started with a humble Nimzowitsch Defense and ended with frank's queen swooping in for a final decisive checkmate. Such moments embody frank0818’s unpredictable, yet entertaining chess flair.

Social & Competitive Spirit

frank0818 has tangled the most with players like “mickledj” and “asif_gg,” showing a modest 33% win rate against both, while racking up perfect scores against a roster of other opponents showing his capability to feast on the inexperienced or those having an off day. His best days to play? Wednesdays and Sundays, when his win rate can soar past 43%.

Whether it’s the unpredictability of retirement or a stubborn refusal to give up, frank0818 embodies the spirit of chess: sometimes you’re the king, sometimes you’re the pawn, but always you’re part of the game’s grand tapestry.

So keep your eyes on frank0818 — a player who might just checkmate you when you least expect it!