Player Profile: karunan097
Meet karunan097, a Rapid and Blitz chess aficionado navigating the murky middle ground of chess ratings with a maximum Rapid rating of 507 and a Blitz peak of 299, all achieved in the year 2025. If chess ratings were a rollercoaster, karunan097’s might not leave you screaming for dear life, but definitely keeps you guessing!
Playing Style & Statistics
With a penchant for early resignations at just 8.33%, this player prefers to pick their battles wisely, sometimes throwing in the towel before the storm hits. The endgame? It’s a familiar territory, with karunan097 reaching it in over 55% of games. Looks like perseverance counts when the clock ticks down! Their average game length varies quite a bit—winning games last about 42 moves on average, while losses stretch out to almost 60 moves. Clearly, when the going gets tough, this player likes a good extended duel. White pieces bring a modest 37.1% win rate, while the black pieces yield a slightly better 40.7%. It’s a slight edge, probably thanks to sneaky defenses and counterattacks.
Favorite Openings and Tactical Play
Openings? This player dances interesting steps: the King’s Pawn Opening and Queen’s Pawn Opening both show a decent 50% win rate — not bad for a classical approach. The Petrov’s Defense Classical Variation appears to be a trump card with a smooth 60% win rate, proving that sometimes the old guard holds powerful secrets. Other favorite choices like the Nimzowitsch Defense and Queen’s Pawn Mikenas Defense show solid performances too. However, not all openings are created equal. Beware the Queen’s Pawn Zukertort Chigorin Variation — a brutal 0% win rate there, so better avoid that dance!
Winning and Losing Tales
With a total Rapid record hovering near parity—47 wins, 48 losses, and 25 draws—karunan097 battles fiercely and fairly. Blitz games, however, are still a bit of an enigma with only one draw played so far. This competitor's most recent win was a slightly theatrical checkmate against goro_prashant, demonstrating a flair for the dramatic with a picturesque queen sacrifice and tactical precision. The most recent loss shows that even chess gladiators have their off days, losing by resignation to nabildaw. But hey, with a comeback rate of over 61%, karunan097 isn't one to stay down for long.
Psychological Quirks & Fun Facts
Tilt factor? A low 3, meaning frustration is kept mostly in check (and might just fuel their fighting spirit). The best time of day to face this player? 2 PM sharp—catch them before the caffeine runs out! Playing on Mondays and Tuesdays yields better win rates (over 60%), so schedule your battles accordingly if you want to avoid the wrath of karunan097. Also, this player has a mysterious knack for either wrecking or being wrecked—the one-sided loss rate is 12.5%, so every game is an adventure.
Friendly Rivalries
Their most persistent opponent, d1nkaru, has clashed with karunan097 66 times, with karunan097 winning roughly 41% of those battles. Some opponents like goro_prashant and bilelchahed have had the worst luck, suffering 100% defeat rates! It seems some players just can’t handle karunan097’s style.
In summary, karunan097 is the kind of player who might not break grandmaster records—yet—but who brings a mix of courage, quirky choices, and a touch of unpredictability to every game. Master of the comeback, connoisseur of mid-range openings, and occasional struggler against certain Davids, this player’s journey in chess is as entertaining as it is educational. Watch out for their next game—you might just see brilliance, blunder, or both!
