ishouldcheckmate

ishouldcheckmate: The Ambitious Rapideer of the Chessboard

In the bustling realm of online chess, ishouldcheckmate is the player who knows precisely when to resign early—about 7% of the time—but also loves grinding through endgames more than 60% of their games. With a preferred time control of Rapid, this strategist navigates the 64 squares with a unique blend of cautious optimism and occasional bouts of tilt (hey, nobody’s perfect!).

Rating Rollercoaster 🎢

April 2025 was a month to remember, hitting a peak Rapid rating of 982. True, the numbers have dipped to the mid-500s since then, but this is all part of the grand plan to keep opponents guessing. Bullet and Blitz ratings, at 369 and 486 respectively, show that lightning-fast moves are not exactly ishouldcheckmate's superpower—yet.

Favorite Openings—And Those Less Favored

When playing Rapid, you’ll often find ishouldcheckmate opening with the King’s Pawn Opening or the Scotch Game, boasting win rates around 64%. However, beware if they unleash the Van 't Kruijs Opening—not only perfect in their record with 4 games, 4 wins, but also an opener even grandmasters might squint at suspiciously.

On the flip side, the Queens Pawn variations, especially the Zukertort Chigorin Variation, seem to be a personal nemesis, with a dismal 0% win rate. It’s the chess equivalent of stepping on a LEGO.

Battles & Rivals

ishouldcheckmate has danced across the board with many, but some opponents like manojthechampion and bedholniboss have experienced multiple crushing defeats. Their win rate against these foes stands proudly at 100%, proving that when ishouldcheckmate sets sights on a target, well—checkmate it shall be.

Playing Style & Quirks

• Average moves per win hover around 57, suggesting a love for the scenic route to victory.
• Comes roaring back from losing positions with a stunning 66% comeback rate—chess drama at its finest.
• White and Black wins are nearly balanced, with a slight edge to White at 49%.
• Average first capture happens surprisingly early, by move ~5, indicating an aggressive tactical awareness.

Recent Triumphs & Tribulations

The most recent win was an elegant victory against bassbum7 via the Nimzowitsch Defense Kennedy Variation, concluding with a game-abandoned nod to the winner—because sometimes your opponent just knows when to throw in the towel.

On the flip side, a tough recent loss to saurav0108 ended in checkmate after a prolonged battle, proof that every chess warrior faces their nemesis now and then.

Fun Fact

Despite the username ishouldcheckmate, it's clear that our player is still exploring the balance between should and actually does. But isn’t that the real beauty of chess—and life?