Player Profile: guessfold
Meet guessfold, a tenacious chess enthusiast whose online adventures resemble an epic tale of gallant victories, occasional setbacks, and relentless comebacks. Rated at a peak of 705 Rapid in May 2025, guessfold’s journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster - with rapid improvements, tactical surprises, and a dash of mystery wrapped around their signature opening moves aptly nicknamed "Top Secret."
Chess Style & Strengths
Known for a strong preference for the rapid format where guessfold boasts over 330 wins, this player mixes a calculated style with enough flair to keep opponents guessing. Their endgames are as lengthy as a good novel, averaging over 53 moves per win; patience is clearly a virtue. When under pressure, guessfold's comeback rate is an impressive 79.5%, proving there’s more than one way to win a game. However, sometimes even a resilient warrior suffers the heartbreak of a 9-game losing streak—ouch!
Opening Repertoire
Top Secret openings dominate guessfold’s playbook, featuring nearly 700 rapid games with close to a 49% win rate—enough to baffle and delight. When feeling exotic, guessfold dabbles in the Sicilian Defense and the Old Benoni Franco Benoni Defense, scoring perfect records in these niche battles. Blitz and bullet formats see a taste for Scandinavian Defense variations, showing guessfold’s willingness to take risks in faster time controls.
Recent Highlights
Checkmate specialist? Absolutely. On June 2, 2025, guessfold delivered a swift checkmate against “daddychessplayer76” in a dramatic Rapid game, showcasing nerves of steel and sharp tactical vision. Another recent match saw a victorious resignation win, proving guessfold’s opponents sometimes throw in the towel before the inevitable invasion of queen and rook.
Quirks and Fun Facts
- Average wins slightly favor white pieces at 50.56% versus black's 45.87%, possibly indicating guessfold’s love for the first move advantage or simple luck with the color dice.
- Loathes early resignations themselves, quitting early only about 2.55% of games. Never a quitter!
- Best time to catch guessfold online is 9:00 AM—the hour when chess magic happens and caffeine is adequately kicking in.
- Has a tilt factor of 9, which means guessfold might mumble some choice words after a crushing loss, but bounces back stronger.
Overall
Whether you’re facing off in a frantic blitz or a slow, strategic rapid duel, expect guessfold to bring a blend of resilience, cunning, and a questionable opening called "Top Secret." A player who battles hard, laughs harder, and keeps the chessboard exciting—one game at a time.