Meet it_can: The Ambitious Underdog of the Chessboard
In the buzzing world of online chess, it_can is that tenacious player who might not yet be topping the rating charts—peaking at a rapid 546 and blitzing a 603 rating—but surely knows how to keep opponents on their toes. Known for a rollercoaster ride of wins and losses (almost neck and neck in rapid games with 158 wins to 160 losses), it_can’s styles range from the solid to the audacious.
The Opening Repertoire: A Mix of Tradition and Experimentation
it_can favors the Scandinavian Defense, with a surprisingly respectable 46% win rate in rapid games—just the right touch of grit and grind. The Pirc Defense Maroczy Defense brings out it_can’s quieter, sneaky side with a best-performing win rate over 61% in rapid games and a flawless 100% blitz record over 5 games! The Center Game is its playground too, boasting a rapid win rate of 57%, proving that it_can isn’t afraid to charge straight at the heart of the battlefield.
Playing Style: The Marathoner of Moves
With an average of nearly 60 moves per win and 49 moves per loss, it_can is not just about quick strikes but enjoys the long strategic battles. The endgame shows up in over half the games, indicating patience and perseverance. The knack for thrilling comebacks—impressive 69.8% come back rate—means it_can hardly gives up once behind. Just beware: the tilt factor hovers at a humble 8, so a few frustrating blunders may sneak in mid-game.
Psychology and Timing: Play When the Moon is High
While weekdays show consistent performance, the magic hour for it_can is exactly 7 PM, where the win rate hits a perfect 100%. Morning players beware, as the win rate fluctuates wildly—10 AM is a mystery, a mere 13% win rate, whereas late-night sessions at 11 PM soar to nearly 86% wins. Clearly, it_can’s brain loves moonlight and chessboard battles with a little less caffeine.
Notable Opponents & Rivalries
A fierce competitor, it_can has demolished some opponents like ritwiksood12 and loult13 with 100% win rates, while others like younpadawan and willbega1 proved tougher nuts to crack, leaving the scoreline a bit lopsided. But hey, every hero has their arch-nemesis!
Recent Highlights & Quirks
Some recent wins show it_can’s mastery over sharp openings like the Center Game and Pirc Defense, often winning by resignation rather than checkmate, proving that sometimes the psychological battle is half the fight. And when defeat comes—well, the longest losing streak of eight games shows that even the best stumble, but this player gets back up without throwing their keyboard.
In summary: it_can is an underdog with a fighting spirit, a chessboard marathoner who mixes strategy, patience, and a pinch of humor in every game. Not the highest-rated grandmaster, but definitely someone to watch—because, hey, sometimes it CAN happen!
