Medo3838: The Rapid Ruler of the Board
Born for Blitz but thriving in Rapid, Medo3838 has turned the chess battlefield into their personal playground. Currently boasting a peak rapid rating of 516 as of June 2025, Medo3838’s journey is one of grit, gravitas, and a splash of fun drama.
Playing Style & Strategy
Medo3838 is a tactician who believes the early bird sometimes gets checkmated — with an early resignation rate of just 5.41%, this player fights tooth and nail through over 64% of the games all the way to endgame glory. Favorites include the Modern Defense, the ever-tricky Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack (especially the Classical Variation with 60.87% win rate), and dipping toes into the English and Reti Openings like a true versatile warrior.
Statistical Snapshot
- Total Rapid Games: Over 300 battles fought and counted
- Win-Loss-Draw Record: 152 wins, 148 losses, and 26 draws — because sometimes even Medo likes to keep it interesting
- Longest Winning Streak: A breathtaking 10 consecutive victories that prove the power of momentum
- Best Time to Strike: Around 5 PM, when brain cells apparently sparkle brightest
Mental Fortitude & Tactical Awareness
With a tilt factor of 8, Medo3838 isn’t immune to the emotional rollercoaster chess often is—but hey, who is? Their come-back rate of nearly 74% showcases resilience that would make even the toughest grandmasters nod in respect. Losing a piece? No problem, with a 40.14% win rate even after that setback, Medo3838 can turn the tides with flair.
Memorable Moments
One of the most recent memorable games was a gritty win against kaloleczek using the Modern Defense, ending with a slick "game abandoned" victory, proving Medo3838 can squeeze out wins in the trickiest of scenarios. But it’s not always sunshine and checkmates—losses come too, like a tough timeout against mhilmir, reminding us all that patience on the clock is as important as patience on the board.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Favored move count averages around 63 moves to secure a win — an epic saga unfolding each match
- Win rate fluctuates wildly by hour, showing an unexpected love for morning chess at 8 AM with a striking 71.43% win rate and a mysterious 0% stroke of luck at 5 AM
- Black or White? Medo3838 is almost equally comfortable with a 48.17% White win rate and 45.06% Black win rate — truly a balanced contender
In short, Medo3838 is that formidable Rapid player who combines strategic depth, resilience, and a flair for entertaining battles. Whether pulling off comebacks or orchestrating long, glamorous games, Medo3838 keeps the chess world on its toes and the rating board buzzing. Watch out, opponents—the rapid storm named Medo3838 is coming to claim victory!
