futterwaker

Futterwaker: The Unyielding Chess Adventurer

Chess.com’s own futterwaker is a player who shows the true spirit of perseverance and humor in chess. Not one to back down from a challenge, futterwaker’s journey through the ranks has been... let's say, a rollercoaster ride of epic proportions.

Rating & Performance

With a peak rapid rating just over 1000 earlier in 2025, futterwaker’s statistics reveal a player who battles fiercely, even if the scoreboard doesn’t always reflect victory. Their rapid rating took a dip from an initial 1034 to around 127 recently, but the fight continues with admirable grit.

In rapid games, futterwaker has faced 276 matches, collecting 87 wins, 188 losses, and 1 draw — a testament to their never-say-die attitude. Bullet and daily chess? Let’s just say those are areas for future conquests.

Playing Style

Known for a rather high early resignation rate (a modest 33.16%), futterwaker clearly knows when to save energy for the next round, though the 7.19% endgame frequency shows they sometimes like to try their hand at the late game drama.

Games typically stretch to about 22 moves on average, a little chess adventure packed into each contest.

Opening Repertoire & Tactics

Futterwaker’s favored openings include the Bishop's Opening and King’s Pawn Opening, with notable ventures into the noble but treacherous Alekhine’s Defense. Win rates here, hovering mostly between 20-40%, suggest daring experimentation rather than textbook precision.

Notably, futterwaker has pulled off checkmates with flair — and occasionally suffered sharp losses. Their longest winning streak stands at an impressive 8 games, proving that when luck and skill align, they can be a formidable foe.

Noteworthy Battles

Recent games show futterwaker's knack for checkmates — a spectacular win against "pushboy1" in just four moves (talk about hitting fast!) and another swift victory over "anaarcoiris" with the Bishop's Opening. Resignations often punctuate their losses, but the spirit of play prevails.

Psychology & Quirks

With a tilt factor of 12 and a best playtime at 8 AM (chess morning fresh!), futterwaker is a player who might just be a creature of habit, but also one who can bounce back with a comeback rate near 38%. For any opponent, that means beware the resilient underdog who refuses to faint easily.

Opponents & Rivalries

Futterwaker’s opponents hail from all walks of chess life, with a 100% win rate against some like “carlaoxx” and “pushboy1,” while others have dispatched them with ease. This mix only adds to the rich tapestry of their chess tale.

In Summary

Futterwaker might not be topping grandmaster lists any time soon, but they embody a truly valuable player archetype: the spirited competitor who learns, experiments, and occasionally surprises — sometimes with crafty checkmates and other times with lessons learned the hard way. If chess was a storybook, futterwaker would be the plucky hero who keeps turning the page no matter how twisty the plot.

Keep your eyes on futterwaker — in the unpredictable world of chess, they’re the kind of player who keeps the game interesting.