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keyword

Location: Santa Barbara

Playing Since: 2009-08-24 (Active)

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Daily: 1110
0W / 1L / 1D
Rapid: 2030
10W / 13L / 1D
Blitz: 2262
38615W / 45797L / 2889D
Bullet: 1637
12W / 32L / 1D

Chess Player Profile: keyword

Meet keyword, a chess aficionado who has transformed the 64 squares into a battleground of wit, will, and occasional whimsy. Rising through the ranks since 2009, keyword has mastered the art of blitz chess, boasting a peak rating of 2316 as of February 2025—a score that hints at serious skills and an even more serious passion for quick, adrenaline-packed games.

While their bullet and rapid ratings may not steal the show, keyword's blitz prowess keeps opponents on their toes. Their favorite opening weapon? The Scandinavian Defense Closed, wielded with a win rate of just over 50%. Not to be outdone, they dabble with the Queen’s Pawn and Nimzowitsch Defenses, revealing a taste for strategic complexity.

Keyword's journey has seen exhilarating peaks and encountering some tricky valleys—long losing streaks and some brutal checkmates—but that never dims their fighting spirit. Their longest winning streak stands at a solid 16 games (take that, Murphy's Law!), and their tactical awareness boasts a remarkable 87.85% comeback rate. Apparently, losing a piece just lights a fire under their strategy, with a near 42% win rate following such setbacks.

A seasoned endgame expert, keyword thrives in the late stages, with nearly 75% endgame frequency—probably because they love to "check" their opponents one last time before claiming victory. Watching their games unfold during the best window of 2 PM might just be the secret sauce to understanding their peak performance.

Playing Style and Psychology

With an early resignation rate of less than 1%, keyword's resilience is tougher than a Siberian defense, refusing to throw in the towel prematurely. Their average moves per win hover around 66, showcasing patience, while losses tend to drag longer at roughly 75 moves—perhaps the sign of a stubborn heart refusing to quit.

Like any mortal human, keyword admits a tilt factor of 27—because even grandmasters occasionally spill coffee on their lucky chessboard. However, their rated vs casual win difference is a modest 2.45%, proving that underdogs beware—the serious games bring out their inner beast.

Notable Recent Battles

Keyword recently secured victories against some tough opponents like Ercae11, wyett, and Richelieu91, dominating with clever mid-game tactics and a sharp knight invasion.
One particularly memorable win was a brutal display of board control ending in a resignation at move 16, featuring the Closed Sicilian Defense.
On the flip side, they've also suffered resignations to formidable foes like syah68 and Richelieu91 in games where the queens danced dangerously and defensive walls crumbled.

Quirks & Fun Facts

  • Chess openings are serious business, but keyword seems to have a charming fondness for the always flashy Closed Sicilian and Nimzowitsch variations – a subtle nod to style over pure brute force.
  • Despite an intimidating record, our player keeps a playful edge, as evident in a blitz rating history that reads like a rollercoaster: the highs of 2300+ peaks and the lows that would make a rook look dizzy.
  • Tactical resilience? Check. Patience? Double-check. A flair for drama? Almost certainly – after all, how else to explain the fascination with sacrificing a piece for the sweet taste of that comeback victory?
  • Keyword’s games are a masterclass in persistence, proving that on the chessboard, as in life, the knight always finds a way.

Whether you’re a casual spectator or a fellow chess addict, keyword’s profile offers a lesson: in chess, as in comedy, timing and a little daring can turn the tides. So brace yourself for clever moves, witty traps, and the occasional facepalm – because with keyword, the game is never boring.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
amol_crown 2W / 0L / 0D
deveshparashar 0W / 1L / 0D
stath1993 0W / 3L / 1D
stormcloudsam 0W / 2L / 0D
zorrogarrido 2W / 0L / 0D
frostchessvn 0W / 1L / 0D
kowiss 5W / 4L / 0D
1iceamericano 0W / 1L / 0D
johntzach 5W / 10L / 0D
dejavurov 4W / 21L / 1D
Most Played Opponents
chesswastetime 71W / 98L / 6D
snookie_p 57W / 64L / 5D
climatecrisis 44W / 74L / 3D
hulk999 48W / 66L / 2D
coldman 34W / 45L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2143
2024 2211
2023 2114
2022 2105
2021 2084 2030
2020 2055 1962
2019 2102
2018 1989
2017 1487 1973
2016 1972
2015 1885
2014 1879
2013 1487 1722
2012 1723
2011 1556 1610 1319
2010 785 1574 1038
2009 1110
Rating by Year200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252211785YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1047W / 1164L / 81D 1001W / 1185L / 91D 73.4
2024 1197W / 1412L / 72D 1173W / 1427L / 87D 73.9
2023 1203W / 1419L / 98D 1167W / 1488L / 84D 74.8
2022 1294W / 1578L / 125D 1296W / 1659L / 100D 74.4
2021 1506W / 1456L / 105D 1348W / 1607L / 94D 75.1
2020 1670W / 1549L / 135D 1502W / 1796L / 125D 74.3
2019 790W / 725L / 53D 702W / 830L / 53D 71.1
2018 839W / 779L / 43D 812W / 830L / 44D 71.7
2017 1225W / 1086L / 88D 1096W / 1217L / 72D 72.2
2016 1152W / 1024L / 69D 1050W / 1127L / 81D 71.1
2015 1161W / 1018L / 86D 1025W / 1134L / 94D 71.6
2014 1419W / 1443L / 109D 1362W / 1552L / 95D 72.7
2013 1083W / 1237L / 81D 1042W / 1284L / 79D 70.3
2012 1170W / 1533L / 84D 1180W / 1530L / 67D 71.6
2011 1578W / 2386L / 127D 1558W / 2456L / 99D 68.3
2010 1279W / 1875L / 125D 1178W / 2078L / 103D 67.4
2009 0W / 0L / 1D 0W / 1L / 0D 11.5

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Australian Defense 11662 5294 6002 366 45.4%
Barnes Defense 9398 3985 5150 263 42.4%
Scandinavian Defense 9120 4588 4235 297 50.3%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 4161 1887 2124 150 45.4%
Czech Defense 4035 1972 1919 144 48.9%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 3871 1788 1957 126 46.2%
French Defense 3701 1631 1950 120 44.1%
Amar Gambit 3643 1462 2044 137 40.1%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 3131 1360 1671 100 43.4%
Caro-Kann Defense 2698 1201 1401 96 44.5%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 2 0 1 1 0.0%
Bishop's Opening 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Australian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Three Knights Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Modern 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Dresden Opening: The Goblin 1 1 0 0 100.0%
KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Amar Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Australian Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Scotch Game 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
French Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Barnes Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Dresden Opening: The Goblin 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Czech Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bishop's Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 16 2
Losing 27 0