menthol7: The Chill Master of Chess
Meet menthol7, a chess player whose rating history reads like an epic saga of rise, peak, slight tumble, and heroic comebacks. With a peak Blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2676 in March 2019, menthol7 has proven time and time again that the battlefield of 64 squares is their domain.
Starting humbly in 2018 with a Blitz rating barely above 1200, menthol7 blasted through the ranks with tactical precision and relentless energy. Their blitz games showcase a blend of patience and daring — with an average winning game lasting about 72 moves, that's a test of both mind and stamina! Interestingly, even when losing, menthol7 battles on with nearly 82 moves, refusing to make it easy for their opponents.
"Why resign early," menthol7 seems to say, with a famously low early resignation rate of just over 1%. Their endgame frequency is a staggering 80%, meaning they’re often duking it out in the final phase of the game where legends are made.
Opening Repertoire & Style
The Alapin Sicilian Defense is menthol7's go-to weapon, boasting a win rate near 68% in Blitz – a testament to their love for structured and strategic battles. They also favor the Nimzowitsch Defense Declined (Williams Variation), where their win rate climbs even higher to about 78%, clearly a maestro in less-trodden paths.
Bullet fans, beware! menthol7 commands the Scandinavian Defense and Alapin Sicilian with astounding efficiency, sporting win rates as high as 90% in some variations. Their incredibly strong tactical awareness is backed by a remarkable 84% comeback rate and a knack for turning the tide even after losing pieces – winning nearly 65% of such games. Essentially, menthol7 never throws in the towel without a fight.
Performance Highlights
- Blitz Wins/Losses/Draws: 472/223/92 – clearly a winning formula.
- Rapid Wins/Losses/Draws: 32/4/9 – quality over quantity, with very few defeats.
- Bullet Wins/Losses/Draws: 290/42/13 – lightning-fast and deadly accurate.
With a streak record boasting a jaw-dropping 44 consecutive wins, menthol7’s consistency could teach a chess computer a few tricks. Though a humble tilt factor of 5 suggests a calm demeanor, the real fun happens in the dead of night – between midnight and 1am, when their win rates skyrocket close to 95%. Apparently, menthol7 is a night owl who thrives under moonlight and the quiet intensity of the late hours.
Memorable Matches
Their latest games demonstrate dominance in the classic battle of pawns and knights. With clever maneuvers in the Alapin Sicilian and Slav Defense, menthol7 leads opponents to resign after relentless pressure and tactical sharpness. One could say their opponents are almost resigned to resign!
Fun Fact
When not dazzling opponents on the board, menthol7 probably contemplates the deeper questions of chess—like how to win convincingly without ever resorting to early resignation, or how to beat opponents who think blitz is only about speed but clearly forgot about strategy.
In sum: menthol7 is a force of nature in online chess, blending strategic depth with lightning speed, and an impressive ability to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Opponents beware: the chill of menthol7's playstyle might just freeze your chances before the clock runs out.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| monop7777 | 39W / 9L / 5D | |
| davidka20 | 18W / 13L / 6D | |
| saveljevvladislav | 17W / 6L / 4D | |
| David Sh. Gevorgyan | 18W / 2L / 2D | |
| jorgemilicia | 13W / 3L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2588 | |||
| 2020 | 2365 | 2565 | 2016 | |
| 2019 | 2032 | 2032 | 1907 | |
| 2018 | 2608 | 1863 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8W / 1L / 1D | 5W / 5L / 0D | 80.0 |
| 2020 | 48W / 26L / 8D | 55W / 20L / 10D | 76.6 |
| 2019 | 244W / 73L / 28D | 234W / 71L / 38D | 76.3 |
| 2018 | 102W / 33L / 14D | 98W / 40L / 15D | 82.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Gubinsky Melts Defense | 31 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 90.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 25 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 84.0% |
| Alapin Sicilian Defense | 23 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 78.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 84.6% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| London System | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 83.3% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Owens Defense | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 83.3% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alapin Sicilian Defense | 65 | 44 | 14 | 7 | 67.7% |
| Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening | 21 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 57.1% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Declined Williams Variation | 18 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 77.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Gubinsky Melts Defense | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 64.7% |
| Slav Defense Modern Quiet Schallopp Defense | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening Berlin Rio Gambit Accepted | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 56.2% |
| Slav Defense Modern Alapin Variation Czech Krause Carlsbad Variation | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Alapin Sicilian Defense Barmen Defense | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 64.3% |
| English Opening Caro Kann Defensive System | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 71.4% |
| Sicilian Defense Delayed Alapin Variation | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 53.9% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Game Hungarian Defense | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Kings Indian Attack | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Pirc Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening Caro Kann Defensive System | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Modern Defense with | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% |
| Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Kings Indian Attack Yugoslav Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Indian Attack French Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Vienna Hybrid Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Indian Attack Keres Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 44 | 0 |
| Losing | 5 | 1 |