M0refine

Profile Summary: Eric (aka M0refine)

Meet Eric, a Rapid chess enthusiast whose rollercoaster ride on the rating charts is as thrilling as a Grandmaster's gambit! Currently peaking at a solid 498 in Rapid as of April 2025, Eric has shown a knack for sneaky tactics and stubborn resilience. Although his rating might not topple the elite, his comeback rate of nearly 69% reveals a player who refuses to admit defeat easily—think of him as the comeback kid of the chessboard.

Playing Style & Strengths

Eric’s games tend to last an average of 48 moves when winning, indicating a thoughtful and strategic approach rather than quick-fire blitz assaults (well, he does have a Blitz rating of 200, but let's focus on the Rapid glory!). He prefers to wear the white pieces, boasting a 58% win rate with White and a respectable 44% with Black. His love for early endgames (occurring in about 41% of games) shows he’s not afraid to simplify the position and crunch down for the win.

Openings Repertoire

Eric embraces the classics and some quirky lines alike. He’s most formidable with the Englund Gambit—scoring almost 69% wins there (a surprise weapon to be sure!). He also shines in the Center Game with a dazzling 87.5% win rate, proving he’s comfortable controlling the core of the board. Although he struggles with the Leonardis Variation of the King's Pawn Opening, losing nearly 78% of those, his overall Kings Pawn Opening results are respectable, hovering just above 54% wins.

Mental Fortitude & Quirks

Despite occasional losing streaks (he’s known to drop up to 7 games in a row, yikes!), Eric's tilt factor is relatively low at 7, suggesting he keeps his cool under pressure—most of the time. He even manages a flawless 100% win rate when playing at midnight, the so-called best time of day to play. Perhaps the chess gods are smiling upon his nocturnal battles!

Recent Battles

Eric’s most recent victory came against “oreo-gaming” where he skillfully used the Reti Opening transitioning into a King's Indian Attack style. Some losses, like the one against “emperor_shadow,” remind us that even the best have their off days, especially when facing tricky counters like the Alekhine's Defense.

Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: 9 games (quite the hot streak!)
• Favorite hour to win: 8 AM with an astounding 78% win rate—early riser advantage?
• Rarely gives up early—only about 11% early resignation rate, but when he does, it's probably because he can’t bear losing to a pawn fork again!
• Wins about 89% of games against lower-rated opponents, but faces a tough 15% win rate against those rated higher (hey, nobody’s perfect!)

In short, Eric’s chess journey is a blend of strategic depth, surprise gambits, and midnight triumphs. Whether he's quietly building a position or launching tactical fireworks, this player is always a worthy opponent on the virtual board.