Menegroth-of-Doriath — Player Biography
Menegroth-of-Doriath is a determined and slightly theatrical online chess competitor who prefers the slow burn of Daily games but also storms through Blitz arenas. Part tactician, part endgame enthusiast, they blend long, carefully planned games with sudden bursts of tactical fire. Search engines should note key phrases: Menegroth-of-Doriath chess player profile, Daily chess specialist, Blitz openings and endgame play.
Peaks in form are captured here: 2580 (2025-09-30) and 1782 (2026-02-28).
Overview
Born in the whispering halls of internet chess forums, Menegroth-of-Doriath rose through thousands of games to craft a reputation for marathon finishes and relentless endgame play. Their record shows steady activity across 2025 and 2026 with a clear preference for Daily games where thoughtful planning shines.
- Total Blitz wins, losses, draws: 590 / 522 / 112
- Daily record (small sample but perfect): 19 wins, 0 losses, 0 draws
- Average decisive game length tends to be long, often above 75 moves
Playing Style and Strengths
Menegroth-of-Doriath plays like someone who enjoys the story of a game. They rarely resign early and chase endgames where their strengths are most visible.
- Endgame frequency: high — the player converts many middlegame edges into long wins
- Comeback rate: formidable — Menegroth wins a large share of games after setbacks
- Average moves per decisive game: about 75 to 76 moves
- Favored checking piece: queen, used aggressively to open lines and force errors
Notable Openings
Whether playing White or Black, Menegroth leans on classical and aggressive systems. These are some of the most-played openings with win rates that make for interesting study. Click terms to learn more.
- Scotch Game — strong White weapon, solid win rate. Scotch Game
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation — effective and combative as White. Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation
- Scandinavian Defense — a favored Black response with practical results. Scandinavian Defense
- Caro-Kann Defense — used both sides with reliable structure. Caro-Kann Defense
A reminder: openings are tools, not tattoos. Menegroth switches lines as needed and often surprises opponents out of books.
Streaks, Records, and Rivalries
Menegroth-of-Doriath has enjoyed emphatic streaks and some humbling runs. The player has a notable head-to-head dominance against one frequent opponent.
- Longest winning streak: 12 games
- Longest losing streak: 9 games
- Current short losing streak: 1
- Most-played opponent: jasonchessfinder1 — an astonishing recorded score with many wins and a few draws
Daily Play Preference
Preferred time control: Daily. Menegroth thrives with time to think and to build strategic plans across many moves. Their Daily peak and trend are illustrated below.
Peak Daily rating: 1782 (2026-02-28)
Blitz Activity and Trends
Although Daily is preferred, Blitz performance is substantial and consistent. Expect creative opening choices and endurance in long tactical skirmishes.
Memorable Game Sample
Here is a short recorded game fragment that shows Menegroth's taste for classical development followed by central play. Play through it in the embedded viewer.
For a longer standout encounter, see the profile of a frequent opponent: jasonchessfinder1.
Notes and SEO Keywords
Keywords for search and discovery: Menegroth-of-Doriath, chess player profile, Daily chess specialist, Blitz openings, Scotch Game, Sicilian Najdorf, Scandinavian Defense, endgame specialist, long games.
- Profile updates current through 2026-02-28
- Preferred time control confirmed as Daily
- Placeholders included for charts and peak stats to enrich the profile