Profile Summary: machi_p
Meet machi_p, a rapid-fire chess maestro who dances on the 64 squares with a rating that fluctuates like a caffeinated kangaroo—peaking impressively at 525 in May 2025. With a penchant for rapid games, machi_p has engaged in over 2,000 rapid clashes, securing 962 victories, gracefully accepting 944 losses, and drawing a modest 88 battles. This resilient player’s style favors calculated risks peppered with timely resignations—because life (and chess) is about knowing when to fold 'em.
Opening Repertoire Highlights
- Scandinavian Defense: A reliable weapon boasting over 80 games and a nifty 55.56% win rate. It’s the kind of gambit that says, "I dare you to try and catch me."
- King's Pawn Opening - Leonardis & King's Knight Variations: Representing nearly half of all games played, these classic openings net machi_p a solid 50-51% win rate, proving the age-old moves never go out of style.
- Philidor Defense: Smooth and stubborn with a 50.49% success rate, this opening is like the wise friend who quietly secures the win.
- Pirc Defense: With a flair for the unexpected, machi_p has mastered this defense with an impressive 53.12% win rate.
Playing Style & Psychological Profile
Known for a respectable 65.9% comeback rate, machi_p refuses to surrender after minor setbacks, often turning the tables when losing a piece (though with a win rate of about 44% after losing one). A true testament to stubbornness or maybe just good coffee before the game.
Games tend to last around 57 moves when winning and a slightly quicker 46 when losing, evidence that machi_p likes to make you work hard for your victories—and absolutely, painfully quick for the losses.
Interestingly, their early resignation rate is just under 16%, showing some practical wisdom: not every lost cause is worth prolonging. But watch out, because when the clock strikes 23:00, machi_p’s tilt factor drops to 9 (moderate at best), meaning late-night duels are their secret weapon for peak performance.
Most Recent Battles
Last victory: Showcased tactical precision against Adam-masri using a tricky Scandinavian Defense, wrapping it up with an unconventional abandoned game win (because why not?).
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Last defeat: Overpowered by Value-Added-Tax in a sharp and spicy Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack, ending in an abandoned game—proof that even the best have their off days.
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Fun Facts
- Has a curious habit of winning exactly 83% of the games against lower-rated opponents but struggles with higher-rated players (who’ve obviously mastered the art of crushing machi_p's dreams).
- Favorite time to play? Apparently the 23rd hour of the day, when the competitive spirit is both fierce and sleep-deprived.
- Longest winning streak is a solid 11 games—a hot streak where queens tremble and pawns dance.
- Longest losing streak is a humbling 9 games—because nobody’s perfect, even on the 64-square battlefield.
In short, machi_p is the kind of player who brings passion, resilience, and a dash of cheek to the chessboard—ready to outwit, outplay, and sometimes just outlast their opponents. Whether it's a swift Scandinavian surprise or a patient endgame siege, this rapid enthusiast keeps the game spicy and unpredictable.