richard

Player Profile: Richard (m1rifleman)

Richard, better known by his battlefield alias m1rifleman, is a rapid-paced chess warrior with a penchant for turning pawns into post-modern art projects. His chess journey has seen peaks and valleys going up to a rapid rating of 1039, a blitz high of 671, and an unforgettable daily peak at 341. Not exactly Magnus Carlsen, but hey, every grandmaster was once a beginner who lost their first rook to a blunder!

Since 2019, Richard has fought in over 7,800 rapid battles, winning more than 3,200 times, proving that while he may sometimes lose, he hardly ever gives up. His longest winning streak stands at a commendable 10 games—that’s nearly a full season of bragging rights—and his resilience is just as proven by bouncing back from losing slumps too.

Playing Style: Richard embraces the thrill of long games, averaging about 69 moves per win and another 82 moves per loss, which means his opponents better bring a snack or two. He's no one-move-wonder; his chess games are more like chess novels—twists, turns, and the occasional cliffhanger.

His favorite arsenal includes the Van ’t Kruijs Opening—a line he’s explored in almost 2,100 games, wielding it with a win rate right around 41%. He’s not afraid to get controversial with the French Defense and its many variations, where he’s had both surprise victories and tactical skirmishes. The Queen’s Pawn Opening also gets a fair share of love from him, with a handy 48% success rate that keeps his opponents guessing.

Opponent Highlights: Among his frequent combatants, the mysterious secondgen has been a common battlefield, with Richard holding just over 50% win rate against this worthy network adversary. He's scored perfect victories against some opponents (looking at you, thor2864!), and struggled to find wins against others (looking at you, josephletman).

When the clock is ticking, Richard’s best brainwaves usually strike around 9 AM, though don’t be fooled — his win rate at 9 AM is a full 100% some days (if anything, it’s the晚上 hours that leave him wishing for a comeback). He’s no stranger to tactical comebacks, boasting a 54% comeback rate, balancing out those moves lost in the heat of battle.

Fun Fact:

Richard is surprisingly resilient to tilt, with a tilt factor of just 11 — he won’t let a lost queen get him down too long. In other words, he’s the type of player who might lose a piece but then drop a pun like a mic before launching a counterattack.

Latest Battle Diary

Most recent victory: On June 8, 2025, Richard secured a well-earned win by resignation against Thor2864 in a king’s pawn opening, finishing off a dramatic match that saw some timely piece sacrifices and tactical brilliance.

Recent setbacks: Despite some hard-fought defeats, Richard’s determination is his greatest ally. Among recent losses, the checkmate at the hands of JosephLetman was a tough pill, but he’s understandably looking forward to rematches — may the best pawn win.