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LYNN2358

Location: Texas

Playing Since: 2021-06-26 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 429
594W / 1362L / 32D
Rapid: 471
5403W / 5564L / 756D
Blitz: 451
8281W / 8375L / 792D
Bullet: 512
646W / 624L / 41D

Player Profile: LYNN2358

LYNN2358 is a determined and resilient chess enthusiast who has been making their mark primarily in the fast-paced world of Blitz and Rapid chess. Known for their aggressive openings and sometimes questionable early resignations (7.61% of games, but who’s counting?), LYNN brings an average of about 64 moves per win but gives up a bit quicker when the tides turn, averaging 56 moves per loss.

They’ve topped out at a peak Blitz rating of 853 in February 2024 and reached a respectable 1553 in Rapid back in October 2023. These numbers suggest a player who's still climbing the ranks but armed with enough experience to be feared in quicker time controls.

Playing Style & Strengths

  • Preferred Time Control: Blitz (where the adrenaline and finger speed truly matter)
  • Best Time of Day to Play: 8 PM — because apparently, the chess gods are nocturnal.
  • Comeback Rate: A fierce 77.26% – LYNN is not one to roll over after losing material, proving that heroes do exist in chess.
  • Opening Repertoire: A fondness for the Van't Kruijs Opening, scoring nearly 48.42% victories in Blitz and a slightly improved 51.39% in King's Pawn Variations, showing some classic tastes with a flair.
  • Endgame Commitment: LYNN loves a good endgame, making it to this phase in nearly 60% of their matches — probably because they believe true skill is tested when fewer pieces are on the board.

Notable Opponents & Performance

LYNN2358 has battled an impressive array of opponents, holding interesting records such as a clean 100% win rate against asin_bitsin, but struggles a bit against tougher adversaries like danison70 with a challenging 23.58% win rate. The player's competitive spirit shines through though, consistently climbing back after tough matches.

Recent Form

Recently, LYNN secured some fresh wins by resignation and checkmate, showing strategic prowess and confidence when it counts. Their battlefield includes fierce exchanges in openings like the Van't Kruijs Opening and the Scandinavian Defense, proving their willingness to experiment and learn.

Fun Fact

With a tilt factor of 41 (yes, that pesky emotional chess factor we've all struggled with), LYNN's journey is a testament to perseverance and learning from each swing of fortune. They might not always win, but you can bet they’re having fun and plotting the next great checkmate.

Sample Recent Game

[Event "Live Chess"]
[Site "Chess.com"]
[Date "2025.06.09"]
[Round "-"]
[White "LYNN2358"]
[Black "Asin_bitsin"]
[Result "1-0"]
[CurrentPosition "2b1k2r/1pqp1ppp/n2N4/2p5/p7/4P3/PPP2PPP/R2Q1RK1 b k - 0 14"]

1. e3 e5 2. Nf3 e4 3. Nd4 c5 4. Nb3 a5 5. Bc4 a4 6. Na5 Qxa5 7. O-O Ra6 8. Bxa6 Nxa6 9. d3 Nf6 10. dxe4 Nxe4 11. Bd2 Nxd2 12. Nxd2 Bd6 13. Nc4 Qc7 14. Nxd6+ 1-0
  

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Feedback for LYNN2358

Great job on your recent games! Here are some observations and suggestions to help you improve your chess skills:

Strengths

  • Opening Play: You have a solid grasp on a variety of openings such as the Scandinavian Defense, King's Indian Attack, and Vienna Game. You're actively contesting the center and developing pieces quickly, which is excellent.
  • Tactical Awareness: You successfully spotted and executed tactical shots, for example winning a knight in the Scandinavian Defense game and capitalizing on exchanges to gain material advantage.
  • Endgame Technique: You managed to convert winning positions and even forced resignations on multiple occasions. Your moves to simplify or trade pieces when ahead showed good game sense.

Areas for Improvement

  • Handling Pressure and Defense: Some losses featured critical moments where you were put under pressure, particularly in middle games. Working on defensive techniques and recognizing when to exchange pieces to relieve pressure could help.
  • Calculation Accuracy: There were moments where more precise calculation was needed, especially in complex positions involving queens and minor pieces coordination. Practicing tactical puzzles regularly can enhance your calculation speed and accuracy.
  • Time Management: A few games ended on time losses or on time pressure. Try monitoring your clock better and balancing thinking time across all phases of the game to avoid rushing in critical spots.
  • Positional Understanding: Work on recognizing positional themes such as weak squares, control of open files, and pawn structure weaknesses. This will help you make plans beyond immediate tactics.

Next Steps

  1. Review your recent games closely, especially the losses, and identify key turning points with the help of an engine or coach.
  2. Continue practicing common tactical motifs such as forks, pins, and discovered attacks.
  3. Study classic endgames to improve your technique and confidence converting advantages.
  4. Experiment with a consistent opening repertoire to build familiarity and depth.
  5. Manage your clock better by setting mini time goals per move, avoiding major time scrambles.

Keep up the hard work, and remember that consistent practice and analysis will yield gradual but steady improvement. Looking forward to seeing your progress!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
karthickrk97 1W / 0L / 0D
greekasparov_5 1W / 0L / 0D
tp222222 0W / 1L / 0D
dairusniper 0W / 1L / 0D
lcallewi 0W / 1L / 0D
fkhamir 0W / 1L / 0D
mumtajsalam 1W / 0L / 0D
adamridley05 1W / 0L / 0D
mamillapallinagesh 1W / 0L / 0D
alotibi51 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
danison70 26W / 80L / 6D
abodabdoabdo 4W / 83L / 2D
jackdad2021 0W / 29L / 0D
scotlind05257gmailcom 0W / 29L / 0D
victorgranath 4W / 21L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 443 507 518 460
2024 388 384 524 713
2023 1357
Rating by Year2023202420251357384YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 2802W / 2821L / 302D 2706W / 3055L / 319D 66.5
2024 3770W / 3731L / 379D 3476W / 4065L / 347D 60.2
2023 0W / 2L / 0D 1W / 1L / 0D 23.0

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 1225 584 570 71 47.7%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 850 417 378 55 49.1%
Four Knights Game 736 322 366 48 43.8%
Scandinavian Defense 562 252 274 36 44.8%
French Defense 519 253 246 20 48.8%
Three Knights Opening 467 205 227 35 43.9%
Elephant Gambit 464 237 195 32 51.1%
Amazon Attack 424 187 210 27 44.1%
Barnes Defense 359 166 173 20 46.2%
Petrov's Defense 342 164 158 20 48.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 442 220 209 13 49.8%
French Defense 117 65 47 5 55.6%
Czech Defense 115 58 53 4 50.4%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 50 23 25 2 46.0%
Four Knights Game 39 22 17 0 56.4%
Modern Defense 35 16 18 1 45.7%
Barnes Defense 33 14 18 1 42.4%
Scandinavian Defense 32 15 17 0 46.9%
Elephant Gambit 26 14 10 2 53.9%
Amazon Attack 22 14 8 0 63.6%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 2223 1065 1077 81 47.9%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 1489 721 707 61 48.4%
Four Knights Game 1165 533 569 63 45.8%
Scandinavian Defense 1062 535 480 47 50.4%
French Defense 830 382 417 31 46.0%
Elephant Gambit 743 393 317 33 52.9%
Amazon Attack 630 271 330 29 43.0%
Three Knights Opening 589 291 273 25 49.4%
Petrov's Defense 566 294 252 20 51.9%
Czech Defense 552 265 263 24 48.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 182 60 119 3 33.0%
Amar Gambit 142 56 86 0 39.4%
Amazon Attack 135 45 88 2 33.3%
Elephant Gambit 99 22 73 4 22.2%
Four Knights Game 93 33 59 1 35.5%
Scandinavian Defense 89 28 61 0 31.5%
Scotch Game 87 26 59 2 29.9%
Barnes Defense 77 30 46 1 39.0%
Three Knights Opening 77 24 50 3 31.2%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 71 19 50 2 26.8%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 14 2
Losing 79 0