matttter

Player Profile: matttter

Meet matttter, a relentless Rapid chess enthusiast whose journey has been as dynamic as a knight's dance across the board. With a peak rating of 840 back in September 2022, matttter has experienced the thrilling highs and challenging lows that every dedicated player encounters on their quest for mastery.

Over the years, matttter has played an impressive 1,372 Rapid games, winning 641, losing 681, and holding 50 draws—proof that sometimes, the chessboard is a battlefield and other times, a place to learn and adapt.

Opening Preferences & Performance

• The trusty King's Pawn Opening has been matttter's faithful companion in 236 games, with a win rate of 42.37%. Sometimes it’s a castle, sometimes just a modest pawn advance… the unpredictable spirit of e4!
• Bishop's Opening and Scandinavian Defense offer slightly better success rates—with 45.56% and 51.43% wins, respectively. It’s clear matttter enjoys keeping opponents guessing with a touch of Scandinavian flair.
• When feeling especially adventurous, the King’s Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation yields a proud 61.11% win rate—clearly a favorite secret weapon!

Playing Style & Tactics

Known for an average game length of about 48 moves per win and not shying away from the endgame (engaged in nearly half of all games), matttter combines endurance with tactical awareness. There's a 67.86% comeback rate, showing the spirit to rise again after adversity.

Early resignations are rare (7.05%), but when matttter senses defeat, it’s time to bow out and prepare for the next battle. Tilting occurs occasionally (Tilt Factor: 10), but hey, who doesn't occasionally lose their cool after a brilliant blunder?

Memorable Matches

matttter’s current winning streak? A humble 0, but fear not—the longest winning spree was an inspiring 7 games in a row. On the flip side, a tough patch saw a losing streak of 10 games; even champions have their 'off' days.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• The preferred time to unleash brilliance is around 21:00, when the stars and the chess gods align for optimal checkmating potential.
• Though playing mostly Rapid, matttter's win rate dips significantly against higher-rated opponents (15.1%) but shines impressively when facing lower-rated foes (78.77%).
• White pieces bring a bit more luck with a 50.15% win rate, while Black sees a respectable 43.27%—a true battler from either side of the board.
• Likes to open with e4 to set the stage, but keeps tricks in reserve with offbeat lines like the Scandinavian and Nimzowitsch Defense variations.

Recent Highlights

On June 4th, 2025, matttter secured a clever victory against 07_mrdl by resignation after executing a daring early queen sortie followed by a series of knight forks and tactical strikes that left opponents baffled.

But it’s not all smooth sailing; just days later, matttter faced a heartbreaker loss on time to hamzabhatti426, reminding us all that chess sometimes demands speed as much as smarts.

In a Nutshell

matttter is the kind of player who loves the beautiful chaos of Rapid chess, eager to mix cunning openings with dogged endgame battles. Whether pulling off unorthodox plays or grinding through long matches, matttter’s chess journey is full of passion, perseverance, and plenty of “Checkmate or bust” moments.