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Funk-Noise

Playing Since: 2019-04-16 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2107
42W / 23L / 6D
Blitz: 2280
2710W / 2413L / 327D
Bullet: 2208
3321W / 2881L / 346D

Funk-Noise: The Relentless Chess Dynamo

Ah, Funk-Noise – the name itself resonates with the electric buzz of rapid-fire moves and unexpected tactics. Known in chess circles as a fighter who dances on the edge of chaos, Funk-Noise is a master of bullet and blitz, with a keen eye on rapid games where reflexes matter as much as strategy.

Rating Chronicles

Starting off modestly in 2019, Funk-Noise's bullet rating ascended from around 1196 to rocket past 2200 by 2022 – a testament to hours of frantic, yet calculated, keyboard maneuvers. Blitz ratings tell a similar tale, climbing steadily to over 2200. The rapid rating peaked spectacularly at around 2261, proving that when Funk-Noise slows down (just a bit), the moves get even sharper.

Playing Style

If patience was a virtue, Funk-Noise would have a hard time. With a lightning-quick average first capture move around the 7th turn, this player prefers darting strikes and tactical skirmishes over slow, methodical position-building. It's no surprise then that they enjoy endgames frequently, probably because that’s where their stamina and sharpness truly shine.

Also, don't expect Funk-Noise to give up easily — their remarkable 88% comeback rate is the chess equivalent of saying, "Not today, checkmate!" It's a thrilling blend of resilience and precision. Just beware their 0.9% early resignation rate; perhaps they sometimes cut their losses faster than an impatient rook.

Favorite Openings

Ever the trendy rebel, Funk-Noise toys frequently with the Pirc Defense and the quirky Modern Defense, probably to throw opponents off their openings rhythm. When playing bullet, watch out for their strong Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation boasting an impressively high win rate near 68%! In blitz, the Pirc Defense is their playground with a dazzling 62.5% success rate. Rapid games show a fondness for gambits such as the Budapest Gambit – yes, they like living on the tactical edge!

Stats & Quirks

  • Longest winning streak: 18 games – that's longer than some people's Netflix binge!
  • Current losing streak: 2 (even heroes have their bad days)
  • Win rate against lower-rated players: a sturdy 62%
  • Comeback rate: an awe-inspiring 88%
  • Best time to play: early morning at 6 AM – chess before coffee, or vice versa?

Recent Smackdowns

In a recent battle, Funk-Noise showcased their trademark feisty style in a game against armentyumen. The Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack was employed masterfully, culminating in a victory by time after a nail-biting finish that would make Houdini proud.


1. b3 d5 2. Bb2 Nc6 3. g3 Nf6 4. Bg2 Bf5 5. e3 e6 6. Ne2 Be7 7. O-O h5 8. h4 O-O 9. d3 Ng4...
...47. Kxe5 h2 48. Kd5 h1=Q+ 49. Kc5 Qf3 50. Kxb5 Qxa3 0-1
  

Signature Moves

Funk-Noise is famed for their tenacity in pawn structures and strategic assaults. Their favored first moves as White? That’s 1. e4 and 1. d4, standard yet always leading to explosive positions. As Black, the preferred defences lean towards the Pirc and Modern, emphasizing dynamic counterplay.

Concluding Thoughts

If chess were jazz, Funk-Noise would be that wild soloist who never misses a beat yet plays with joyous unpredictability. Not everyone’s cup of tea but undeniably a crowd-pleaser, this player’s mix of daring gambits, rapid calculations, and fierce determination makes every match a thrilling experience. Whether you face them at bullet or rapid, prepare for a game sprinkled with chaos, brilliance, and a hint of Funk!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Wilson Fuertes 35W / 24L / 0D
feelurqi 23W / 30L / 3D
nottynerd 26W / 22L / 3D
wacan_warren 20W / 28L / 3D
mrivo 16W / 26L / 5D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2023 2080 2182
2022 2057 2182 2081
2021 1972
2020 1765 2021 1000
2019 1732 2030
Rating by Year2019202020212022202321821000YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2023 7W / 8L / 0D 10W / 5L / 1D 75.9
2022 998W / 833L / 90D 1008W / 824L / 113D 79.2
2021 0W / 2L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 51.0
2020 1206W / 1036L / 145D 1108W / 1137L / 150D 79.0
2019 776W / 625L / 74D 735W / 667L / 71D 76.3

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern Defense with 113 61 49 3 54.0%
Alapin Sicilian Defense 112 55 52 5 49.1%
Caro Kann Defense 103 55 40 8 53.4%
Indian Game 102 50 47 5 49.0%
Pirc Defense 100 56 39 5 56.0%
Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit Accepted 87 43 40 4 49.4%
Alekhines Defense 85 45 37 3 52.9%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 77 52 22 3 67.5%
Old Benoni Defense 75 38 33 4 50.7%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Main Line 70 35 34 1 50.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense Exchange Variation 132 60 60 12 45.5%
Alapin Sicilian Defense 130 62 55 13 47.7%
Sicilian Defense 122 67 51 4 54.9%
Modern Defense with 112 58 48 6 51.8%
Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit Accepted 99 50 44 5 50.5%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 94 47 40 7 50.0%
Four Knights Game 91 40 46 5 44.0%
Pirc Defense 88 55 29 4 62.5%
Sicilian Defense Old Sicilian Variation 88 33 48 7 37.5%
French Defense Tarrasch Closed 81 43 34 4 53.1%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense Exchange Variation 4 2 0 2 50.0%
Budapest Gambit 4 3 0 1 75.0%
Indian Game 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Queens Pawn Opening Pseudo Catalan Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Trompowsky Attack 2 0 1 1 0.0%
Alekhines Defense Exchange Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Alapin Sicilian Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Modern Defense with 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Italian Game Hungarian Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Queens Gambit Declined Semi Slav Defense Accelerated Move Order 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 18 0
Losing 13 2