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Merguez13k

Playing Since: 2025-04-27 (Active)

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Daily: 800
1W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 176
2W / 6L / 1D
Blitz: 100
1W / 14L / 12D
Bullet: 188
1W / 3L / 1D

Player Profile: Merguez13k

Meet Merguez13k, the chess battler whose games are as spicy as their username suggests! Navigating the chaotic battlefield of the 64 squares with a rating rollercoaster that would make even thrill-seekers dizzy, Merguez13k is a blitz specialist who prefers fast and fiery clashes over slow and steady maneuvering.

Rating Highlights

  • Peak Blitz Rating: 512 (May 2025) – proving that speed can sometimes trump precision.
  • Peak Bullet Rating: 296 (May 2025) – a modest storm on the ultra-fast battleground.
  • Daily Chess Rating: 800 (May 2025) – surprisingly solid for slower formats!
  • Rapid Rating peaked at a humble 144, showing a soft spot for lightning-quick decisions over deep strategy.

Playing Style & Quirks

Known for an early resignation rate of nearly 30%, Merguez13k isn't one to waste time when the situation goes south—call it taking the chess "exit strategy" seriously. Their games usually end quickly: winning games last just around 15 moves on average, but losses tend to drag longer, suggesting an enduring, if sometimes frustrating, fight.

Endgames appear roughly half the time (an endgame enthusiast?) but with a win rate when playing White of only 18.75%, and a meager 5.56% with Black, it’s clear victories are as rare as a perfectly cooked merguez sausage.

Opening Adventures

Merguez13k enjoys surprising opponents, dabbling frequently in less common openings like the Englund Gambit and Pirc Defense. Sadly, the Englund gambit hasn't delivered wins yet—perhaps it’s just too spicy even for their taste! On the Bullet battlefield, the Kings Pawn Opening is their shining moment with a 100% win rate from a single game – a small but proud trophy.

Record & Rivalries

With a blitz record showing 2 wins, 10 losses, and 11 draws, perseverance is a key theme. Most encounters have been gritty draws, hinting at a stubborn fighter who refuses to quit quietly. Their most frequent opponent, nonoric09, has been a tough nut to crack, with only a 12.5% win rate against them.

Memorable Moments

Highlights include a crafty victory with the Pirc Defense, where patience and timing won the day in a game won on time. In Bullet, Merguez13k dazzled by winning a fierce Kings Pawn Opening duel. Their games often conclude with dramatic time scrambles and unexpected twists—proof that this player thrives in chess chaos.

Fun Facts

  • Best time to challenge Merguez13k? Around 10 AM, when their win rate peaks at a crisp 100% in that hour.
  • Longest losing streak? A painful 6 games—proof that even heroes face dark days.
  • Longest winning streak? A modest but respected 2 consecutive wins. Every champion starts somewhere!

Whether you face them in blitz, bullet, or daily chess, be prepared for unpredictable tactics, quick resignations, and a passionate chess spirit that refuses to give up without a fight.

Ready to take on Merguez13k? Time to sharpen your pawns and brace for a culinary chess battle!

Recent Triumph

Victory was served with the Pirc Defense, winning on time against stich_potter in a Daily game. A classic recipe for success!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
marceau420 0W / 1L / 0D
hvk_gabin 0W / 1L / 0D
karynskaya 0W / 1L / 0D
statmaneh10 0W / 1L / 0D
nonoric09 1W / 2L / 7D
Most Played Opponents
nonoric09 1W / 2L / 7D
stich_potter 1W / 2L / 2D
chesser699999 0W / 1L / 0D
kakarotto3131 0W / 1L / 0D
rossthebawss 0W / 0L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 188 100 136 602

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 3W / 11L / 6D 1W / 11L / 8D 57.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Englund Gambit 3 0 2 1 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense 3 0 2 1 0.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 3 0 2 1 0.0%
Sicilian Defense 2 0 1 1 0.0%
Italian Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Petrovs Defense 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Reti Opening Polish Defense 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Nimzowitsch Defense Kennedy Variation 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Closed Sicilian Defense 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Pirc Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Top Secret 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Birds Opening 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Hippopotamus Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Englund Gambit 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Englund Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Dutch Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Reti Opening Slav Invitation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense 1 0 0 1 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 2 0
Losing 6 5