Meet Manikou421: The Resolute Chess Warrior
Manikou421 is a chess aficionado who battles fiercely on the 64 squares, armed with a heart full of passion and a rating rollercoaster that keeps spectators entertained. With a peak Rapid rating of 619 achieved in April 2025, this player has shown flashes of brilliance that make opponents think twice before claiming victory.
Specializing mostly in Rapid games, Manikou421 has played over 400 rapid matches with a nearly even split between wins and losses, showing resilience and never-say-die spirit. Their style involves a mean average of 34 moves per win—not too quick, not too slow, but right in the zone of tactical battles and thrilling comebacks. And speaking of comebacks, a remarkable 61.3% comeback rate means this player hates to go down without a fight.
Despite tactical setbacks—a win rate of just 38% after losing a piece—Manikou421's psychological toughness is no joke, sporting a low tilt factor of 7 out of 100 (at least that's what the computer thinks!). The best time to catch their wizardry? 10:00 AM—morning coffee apparently fuels those chess gears perfectly.
Opening Repertoire: The Chess Buffet
- King's Pawn Opening (124 games in Rapid, 50% win rate) – A classic choice with a steady hand.
- Vienna Game – Their secret weapon, boasting a staggering 78% win rate in Rapid games. Opponents beware!
- Scandinavian Defense – Roughly balanced but loses a little charm in Blitz and Bullet. Perhaps still warming up to this?
- Owens Defense – A Blitz favorite with a perfect 100% win rate in just 2 games. Bold and unpredictable.
Recent Battles & Noteworthy Moments
Manikou421's latest triumph came on June 4, 2025, with a dramatic checkmate victory over MargiPatel83. That game was a rollercoaster filled with precise attacks and deadly endgame technique, wrapping up just under 30 minutes—a true chess thriller!
However, no warrior's path is without bumps. Notable losses against PlatinumHH and williamchang888 remind us that even the fiercest fighters have off days. But with a longest winning streak of 10 games, Manikou421 knows how to turn tides when momentum is on their side.
Playing Quirks & Fun Facts
- Prefers to resign early about 7.56% of the time—because why suffer through a lost cause, right?
- Loves long drawn-out battles, with average losses lasting nearly 50 moves.
- White pieces shine slightly brighter (49.17% win rate) than black (45.68%), proving the power of initiative.
- Gains confidence and wins most often on Sundays and Thursdays, with those days yielding win rates above 55%.
In short, Manikou421 is the kind of player who blends dogged determination with strategic creativity, never giving up the fight on the chessboard—even if it means a few bruises along the way. Whether you’re up against their fierce Vienna Game or trying to outwit them in Rapid, be prepared for an engaging match filled with surprises.
Keep an eye on Manikou421—chess's underrated warrior, always ready to checkmate the next challenger or entertain with epic battles. And remember: every loss is just a plot twist in their grand chess saga.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| rusellparadox45 | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| anam2611 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| arshak5345 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| ogoat001 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| themrdoggo420 | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 106 | 193 | 391 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 152W / 149L / 6D | 144W / 156L / 13D | 44.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 148 | 74 | 67 | 7 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 32 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 37.5% |
| Bishops Opening | 27 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 51.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 25 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 44.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 20 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 45.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 15 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 13 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 30.8% |
| Alekhines Defense | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 38.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Vienna Game | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 33 | 18 | 15 | 0 | 54.5% |
| Vienna Game | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scotch Game | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Alekhines Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Pirc Defense Maroczy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Scandinavian Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Game Falkbeer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 0 |
| Losing | 7 | 2 |