Profile: Iron_1980
Meet Iron_1980, a warrior of the chessboard whose rapid rating journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride through the ranks of 2025. Starting the year with a blazing peak rapid rating of 622 in January, Iron_1980 quickly learned that chess is both a game of highs and lows, experiencing swings from a lofty 622 all the way down to the 150s in the same month. Not for the faint-hearted, this player embarked on over 450 rapid games, crafting a win-loss record that proudly boasts 205 victories, although tempered by 239 losses—and just a handful of draws.
A Strategic Navigator
Iron_1980 is a serious contender in the Kings Pawn Opening, clocking in 90 games with a near-balanced win rate just shy of 44%. They show a particular fondness for the Bishop's Opening, where their win rate soars to a commendable 67%. Notably, the Scandinavian Defense seems to be their playground for tactical skirmishes, yielding a modest yet respectable 53% win rate.
Style & Mental Game
Known for an eye for the endgame with over half their games reaching this tense final phase, Iron_1980 enjoys long battles (average winning game lasting nearly 49 moves!). If there’s trouble on the board, no worries — they have a 74% comeback rate and a 39% chance to win even after losing a piece, proving it’s never over until it’s over. Though the tilt factor is around 9 (chess can be emotional!), their steady effort shines brightest during early mornings at 9 AM and at peculiar times like 9 PM and 4 AM (night owls and early birds unite!).
The Tale of Tales: Recent Battles
Fresh off the chess battlefield, Iron_1980's most recent checkmate victory came against the formidable opponent 11keep with a swift and sharp game-winning queen sortie. On the flip side, a tough encounter against DhruvilDeshmukh ended in defeat by checkmate, proving even Iron has their Kryptonite moments.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- Longest winning streak: 5 games - because everyone loves a mini hot streak.
- Longest losing streak: 9 games - hey, even Iron has bad days!
- Favorite hours for wins? The mysterious 9 AM, 9 PM, and surprisingly, 4 AM when the midnight snack kicks in.
- Draws? Rare as a unicorn in this player's games — only 10 out of hundreds!
- Early resignation rate is below 6%, so expect some fights to the bitter end.
In sum, Iron_1980 is a resilient, endgame-loving, and slightly nocturnal rapid chess enthusiast. The journey may have its ups and downs, but this player’s spirit—and love for the game—ironically never quits.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| wwferro | 2W / 40L / 0D | View Games |
| capyourbae | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| eliot-larosee | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| geekrasta12 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| rencrensi | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 459 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 120W / 134L / 3D | 125W / 126L / 7D | 55.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 109 | 51 | 57 | 1 | 46.8% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 31 | 15 | 16 | 0 | 48.4% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 24 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 45.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 20 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 69.2% |
| Sicilian Defense | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 46.1% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 45.5% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 40.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 6 | 3 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |