goofball21

Profile Summary: goofball21

Meet goofball21, a chess player whose style might just be as quirky as their username suggests. Known for a blend of strategic patience and occasional comedic timing on the chessboard, goofball21 strides through blitz and bullet games with a smile and a keen eye for both defense and comeback opportunities.

Ratings & Performance

Despite the goofy moniker, goofball21 takes their rapid games seriously, boasting a peak rapid rating of 702 in March 2023 — not bad for someone who plays some seriously unpredictable openings! Their blitz and bullet ratings have seen dramatic swings, with a lightning-fast peak blitz rating of 746 in April 2023 and a bullet peak of 531 in May 2023. Clearly, they thrive in fast-paced scenarios, even if the journey involves a few ups and downs.

Playing Style & Habits

Characterized by an early resignation rate of about 5%, this player knows when to cut their losses and when to fight — their comeback rate after losing a piece is an impressive 75.86%, showing true resilience. Average games tend to stretch close to 50 moves per win, proving goofball21 loves a good, long-hearted battle.

Notably, their White and Black win rates are almost neck and neck, hovering around 48-50%, signaling a realistic and balanced approach regardless of color. Their favorite time to confound opponents? Between 12:00 and 20:00 hours, with a 100% win rate in some early morning hours (8 and 9 AM) — so if you see them online bright and early, beware!

Favorite Openings & Signature Moves

Goofball21 shows a fondness for the Caro-Kann Defense, especially shining with a 50%+ win rate in Bullet and over 60% in Rapid formats. Other buddies include the Scotch Game, Scandinavian Defense, and the ever-deceptive King’s Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation. Their unpredictability is further revealed by dabbling into Alekhine’s Defense and Van ’t Kruijs Opening from time to time. Essentially, goofball21 plays to mess with your head before sealing the deal.

Memorable Moments

The most recent victory was secured by a dramatic resignation from the opponent after a tense Caro-Kann Defense battle, where patience paid off. Like a cunning fox, goofball21 outmaneuvered their opponent over nearly 40 moves, coaxing a surrender.

Of course, every jester has their slip-ups. The latest loss came courtesy of the Scandinavian Defense, a battleground where goofball21’s aggressive but sometimes risky style met its match.

Record & Rivalries

Across all formats, goofball21’s tireless grinding has netted over 260 wins, with rapid games leading the charge. They have a curious knack for besting certain opponents with a 100% win rate against a long list of usernames — apparently, some players just can't keep up with the goof.

The Personality Behind the Username

With a tilt factor of 6 (low enough to say they don’t rage quit often but high enough to keep things interesting), and a true tactical spirit, goofball21 might just be the player who brings joy and jest to the chess forums. Whether they’re crushing opponents in blitz or chuckling through bullet games, they remind us all that chess can be serious fun with just the right dash of goofiness.

Keep your eyes peeled for goofball21 — unpredictable, resourceful, and definitely not your typical chess grandmaster!