Profile Summary: mas_cringe
Meet mas_cringe, the rapidly rising Rapid and Blitz chess enthusiast who’s proving that even a username with a hint of self-deprecation can bring some serious heat to the board! With a peak Rapid rating of 804 and an even hotter Blitz rating peak at 851, mas_cringe effortlessly maneuvers through the chaos of pawns, knights, and bishops – sometimes with grace, sometimes with a cringe, but always with passion.
Playing Style & Strengths
A fierce competitor with a tactical awareness that’s surprisingly resilient, mas_cringe boasts a comeback rate of 67% and doesn’t shy away from fighting back even after losing a piece. Endgames occur quite often in their games (nearly half the time), and they tend to outlast opponents by playing longer, averaging around 50 moves to secure a win. Though early resignations happen (about 5%), most are strategic surrenders rather than cries of defeat.
Favorite Openings
When it comes to openings, mas_cringe prefers a balanced mix: the solid and classical King's Pawn Opening (with a decent 56% win rate), and the sublime and untouchable Vienna Game, where mas_cringe sports a perfect undefeated streak (100% wins in 6 games)! Other fans of adventurous gambits beware – the Scotch Game and Philidor Defense seem to be places for experimental fun, with mixed results.
Notable Performance & Stats
- Total Rapid Games Played: 162 (83 wins, 73 losses, 6 draws)
- Total Blitz Games Played: 3 (2 wins, 1 loss)
- Longest Winning Streak: 5 games
- Beats opponents like alfianfira 90% of the time and has a flawless record against sirylen and ahlmadsungjiwoo!
Psychological Notes
With a tilt factor of 9, mas_cringe tries to keep cool but sometimes the frustration sneaks in — but hey, who doesn’t lose a couple games to blow off steam? The best time to catch mas_cringe at peak performance is around noon, likely after a well-considered breakfast and plenty of caffeine.
Recent Battles
A recent win saw mas_cringe skillfully dismantle sirylen by resignation, showcasing a solid understanding of the Reti Opening (Kingside Fianchetto Variation). The game highlights strategic positioning and patience before striking — a signature of mas_cringe’s style.
Notable losses against bennyb80 remind us that even heroes stumble, but each game is a lesson, and mas_cringe is nothing if not a persistent student of the game.
In Conclusion
Whether you’re here for the wins, the cringe moments, or masterful comebacks, mas_cringe embodies the true spirit of chess: a blend of strategy, humor, and heart. Keep an eye out for this player – their rating graph ([[Chart|Rating|Rapid|2025-03-2025-06]]) tells a story of steady growth, and their journey is just getting started.