meantuan

Profile Summary: meantuan

meantuan is a rapidly evolving rapid chess enthusiast making waves in the 2025 chess scene. Known for their rollercoaster ride of ratings – peaking at a modest but spirited 813 in April 2025 – meantuan showcases a fighting spirit mixed with a penchant for dramatic twists on the board. Expect thrilling games full of tactical surprises, comebacks, and the occasional tactical blunder that keeps opponents and spectators on the edge of their seats!

Playing Style and Strengths

With an average game length hovering around 57 moves in wins and a lower but resilient 49 moves in losses, meantuan truly enjoys the marathon of chess battles rather than quick sprints.
Their comeback rate of nearly 75% after a losing position shows never-say-die determination, even when down material. Despite a tilt factor suggesting some emotional swings (7/10), meantuan manages to keep calm and attempt clever tactical shots.

Openings: The Tactical Toolkit

• King's Fianchetto Opening: Their bread and butter, boasting a 60% win rate over 10 games – a setup that lets them quietly build pressure and strike when least expected.
• Scandinavian Defense: A daring choice, resulting in nearly 47% wins over 17 games, perfect for club-level chaos and tricky complications.
• King's Pawn Opening – King's Knight Variation: A reliable favorite with a solid 58% success rate.

meantuan isn’t afraid to mix things up with French Defense, Philidor, and Scotch Game deployments, proving a willingness to explore the chessboard like a curious adventurer.

Stats Then & Now

Rapid ratings have fluctuated wildly:
April 2025: Peaked at 813 (a brief shining moment)
May 2025: Settled into the 400s with 62 wins out of 133 games—more like a chess marathon runner than a sprinter.
June 2025: A quick dip to the low 400s with just 2 games (0 wins, 2 losses) suggests either a sabbatical or a mystery chess saboteur.

Battle-Tested Opponents

Notable fierce rivalries include playing vuacocangua1 8 times, managing a balanced 50% win rate – a true nemesis gone equal parts friend and foe.
Also, boasting a 100% win rate against quirky one-time opponents like phico_o and karthitamilmani, meantuan clearly knows how to clean up when the moment calls for it.

Psychological Quirks & Gaming Rhythm

Best time to catch meantuan at their peak? The 10 AM hour – a time for coffee, strategy, and ruthless attacks. Mondays seem lucky too, with a solid 67% win rate, while Sundays apparently bring just enough distraction to yield an 18% win rate. A mystery worthy of Sherlock Holmes himself!
With a modest early-resignation rate (~7%) and a preference for engaging endings (endgames feature in nearly half the games), meantuan truly enjoys the full chess drama.

A Glimpse at Recent Battles

meantuan’s last triumph was a beautifully fought timed victory using the King's Fianchetto Opening. The game showcased strategic pawn advances, patient bishop maneuvers, and culminated in a precise endgame push that left their opponent scrambling and their clock running out.
But no chess journey is without setbacks: their latest losses often came against solid Scotch Game openings, reminding meantuan that in chess, every defeat is just the start of a new lesson.