Profile of E K (aka Manolito2014)
Meet E K, a chess enthusiast who plays under the username Manolito2014. With a peak rapid rating of 1552 as of June 2024, E K is steadily climbing the ranks and leaving a mark in the chess world, one pawn push at a time.
Known for a fighting spirit that would make even Magnus Carlsen raise an eyebrow, E K exhibits a comeback rate of almost 70%, proving that even when life (or chess pieces) are lost, the game isn't over until the final checkmate.
Playing Style
- Endgame Frequency: 59.12% of games reach the endgame, showcasing endurance and deep strategic thinking.
- Early Resignation Rate: Just under 2%, because giving up is only for the truly defeated (or pizza delivery arriving).
- Average Moves Per Win: 55 moves, meaning E K likes to grind out victories rather than rush to quick wins.
- Opening Favorites: E K delights in the Philidor Defense and French Defense, with win rates of 64% and 67% respectively in rapid games — defensive lines with a knack for counterattacks.
Trophies of Battle
The rapid format is E K’s battleground of choice, amassing over 1600 games with a positive win record (822 wins to 680 losses) and a fair share of draws (158). Daily chess also suits E K’s style, with an impressive peak rating of 1176.
Blitz and bullet formats show E K’s tactical flair — peaking at 1317 in blitz and an impressive 1354 in bullet. Quick calculations and nerve of steel come into play here, though bullet chess can sometimes feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube with mittens on.
Most Noteworthy Battles
Recent wins, like the nimble 2025 victory against Tunaaaa26, demonstrate a mastery of positional play and patience — winning by resignation after a graceful siege of the opponent’s defenses. Not one to be deterred by setbacks, E K battles on, learning from losses such as the tough game in April 2025 versus rokusz.
Opponent Rapport
E K plays a wide variety of opponents but has particularly enjoyed success against gembutterfly2505 with nearly a 70% win rate, and a solid 73% win rate versus tatolino123. It seems some opponents just can’t handle E K’s strategic quiver full of arrows.
A Day in the Life
The best time to catch E K firing on all cylinders? Early morning hours around 2:00 AM — a mysterious hour when sleep-deprived brilliance transforms pawns into queens and knights into dragons. Win rates peak impressively at dawn, perfect for night owls and caffeine aficionados.
Quotes to Live (and Play) By
"The board is a battlefield; sometimes you lose a pawn, but the king’s dance continues!"
A fine mix of resilience, strategy, and maybe a dash of midnight madness define E K’s chess saga. Whether grinding out a slow win or launching a surprise tactical barrage, Manolito2014 keeps the game exciting, one move at a time.