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Asiong Salonga Jr.

Username: iamAsiongjr

Playing Since: 2025-02-15 (Active)

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Rapid: 1244
450W / 384L / 37D
Blitz: 816
448W / 459L / 35D

Profile of iamAsiongjr

iamAsiongjr is an enthusiastic chess player who has pursued a variety of game formats, with a particular focus on Rapid. In 2025, they reached a peak Rapid rating of 1422 and maintained an average of around 1192 over the course of more than 600 Rapid games. Their final reported Rapid rating sits at 1271.

Though they experimented briefly with Daily and Blitz modes (achieving a Daily rating of 400 and a Blitz rating of 918), it’s clear that Rapid remains their primary battleground. Across all formats, they’ve shown tenacity, amassing a longest winning streak of 12 consecutive wins and battling deep into the endgame in nearly three-quarters of their contests.

Favorite Openings

Known for a broad repertoire, iamAsiongjr has explored classical lines like the Italian Game and the Ruy Lopez, but also modern and offbeat choices such as the Nimzowitsch Defense. Notably, they’ve had strong results with variations like the Nimzowitsch Defense Declined (70% win rate) and consistently solid performances in multiple English Opening lines. Their fearless approach has led to rewarding outcomes in complex gambits as well, including the Scotch Game (85.7% win rate in one variation).

Playing Style and Psychology

With an average of about 65 moves per winning game, iamAsiongjr demonstrates resilience and a willingness to fight for advantageous endgames. Their tendency to mount comebacks is remarkable, as they bounce back from disadvantages in 80% of games in which they lose material. While they occasionally resign early (at a rate of just under 5%), endurance is typically their hallmark.

Psychologically, a tilt factor of 7 suggests a bit of frustration can creep in after losses, but they remain determined. Interestingly, they post a higher win rate in rated games compared to casual play, underscoring a competitive spirit when the stakes are real.

Performance Habits

iamAsiongjr’s best day to play is Saturday (with over 60% of games won), and their most successful hours often fall late in the evening, notably at 23:00 UTC. This hints at a preference (or knack) for focused, possibly marathon sessions deeper into the night.

Summary

In short, iamAsiongjr combines a wide-ranging set of openings, a willingness to do battle in longer games, and a resilient psychological edge. With spirited comeback victories and an enduring style, they promise to be a formidable opponent—especially on Saturday nights, in the final hour of the day.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
grimoirexxx 0W / 1L / 0D
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Most Played Opponents
parthdalvi 4W / 5L / 1D
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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 861 1244 400

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 472W / 393L / 34D 417W / 446L / 35D 68.8

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 61 26 34 1 42.6%
Kings Pawn Opening 45 23 21 1 51.1%
Philidor Defense 42 22 16 4 52.4%
Scandinavian Defense 35 11 22 2 31.4%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 35 16 19 0 45.7%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 23 11 10 2 47.8%
Queens Pawn Opening 21 12 9 0 57.1%
Italian Game 20 8 11 1 40.0%
Scotch Game 19 7 12 0 36.8%
French Defense Knight Variation 19 9 9 1 47.4%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 479 267 193 19 55.7%
Top Secret 392 183 191 18 46.7%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 10 0 10 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 0
Losing 9 7