Profile Summary: Mankopf Russelver
Meet Mankopf Russelver, a rapid chess maestro who has danced through the ranks with a rollercoaster rating journey, peaking impressively at 929 in August 2021. Known for a playful yet resilient strategy, Mankopf’s games are a blend of daring gambits and cunning endgames—where patience often betrays swift victory.
Starting on an ambitious note in 2021, Mankopf exploded onto the scene with a rapid-fire pace, averaging around 576 to 666 points through the latter half of that year before pitching up near 800 in early 2022. While the rating took some dips and rises, like a rollercoaster designed by chess gods with a wicked sense of humor, Mankopf’s determination never faltered. The most recent rapid rating stabilizes near the high 700s to 800s, demonstrating solid growth despite a few bumps.
Mankopf’s playing style is marked by a decent flair for comebacks with a 70.85% comeback rate, meaning when the game looks grim, this player often says, "Not today!" with gusto. Expect matches with an average of about 54 moves for wins—showing a preference for deep, enduring battles rather than short skirmishes. That endgame magic strikes nearly half the time too!
But it’s not all textbook play. The early resignation rate drifts just over 10%, perhaps hinting that sometimes, Mankopf knows when to cut losses and brew a fresh game with renewed vigor. A tilt factor of 10 implies emotions get stirred, but never enough to derail the chess train.
A glance at opening choices reveals eclectic taste, dabbling successfully in classical lines like the Kings Pawn Opening (50% win rate), the Nimzowitsch Defense (54% win rate), and the Queen’s Pawn Opening (about 56% success). Less approachable are the Caro-Kann and Philidor Defenses, which demand some extra muscle in the mitts to crack.
Mankopf enjoys playing at 11 AM, boasting a striking 80% win rate around this hour—clear evidence that morning coffee and chess are best partners. Evening hours show a healthy competitive edge too, with notable wins during the 19th hour.
Opponents beware: Mankopf has a not-so-secret win streak of 11 games and recently clinched victories against players like jtyc2003 and Fredi6262, often winning by resignation or checkmate—as shown in thrilling live chess battles from 2025. Yet, losses come too, with spirited games against savvy adversaries reminding us that in chess, humility and humor walk hand in hand.
To sum it up: Mankopf Russelver is the kind of player who will keep you on your toes, weaving tactical puzzles with a sprinkle of unpredictability. Whether carving through defenses or staging a knightly comeback, Mankopf blends skill and sass to remind us why chess is not just a game, but a lively conversation between minds.
Check out the latest victory that sealed the deal by resignation: a swift unfolding of the classic Italian Game, where Mankopf serenely invited the opponent to fold at move 7 with a dramatic knight capture. Not bad for someone who averages longer bouts!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| edilbertinfante | 2W / 3L / 1D | View Games |
| dtertini | 1W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| kv44a | 2W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| lalala64 | 3W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| kurman95 | 2W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 754 | |||
| 2024 | 796 | |||
| 2023 | 689 | |||
| 2022 | 813 | 800 | ||
| 2021 | 721 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63W / 54L / 6D | 53W / 69L / 4D | 50.8 |
| 2024 | 103W / 72L / 8D | 76W / 97L / 5D | 52.6 |
| 2023 | 118W / 122L / 7D | 117W / 131L / 7D | 52.7 |
| 2022 | 122W / 129L / 12D | 124W / 131L / 13D | 57.4 |
| 2021 | 186W / 153L / 21D | 152W / 185L / 21D | 52.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 207 | 103 | 98 | 6 | 49.8% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 139 | 72 | 62 | 5 | 51.8% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 123 | 59 | 58 | 6 | 48.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 94 | 47 | 41 | 6 | 50.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 71 | 30 | 39 | 2 | 42.2% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 63 | 34 | 26 | 3 | 54.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 60 | 33 | 25 | 2 | 55.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 58 | 24 | 33 | 1 | 41.4% |
| Philidor Defense | 54 | 22 | 29 | 3 | 40.7% |
| French Defense | 52 | 21 | 29 | 2 | 40.4% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Defense Knight Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 3 |