middlestump01

Profile Summary: middlestump01

Meet middlestump01, a rapid chess enthusiast with a rating rollercoaster that started at a humble 628 and rocketed to an impressive 937 by May 2025. Known for a blend of persistence and cheeky daring, middlestump01 may resign before coffee, but also knows how to pull off a comeback, boasting a 67.6% comeback rate — because giving up isn’t quite their style.

This player strides confidently through the Top Secret opening, winning more than half their rapid games here (52.56% win rate), while occasionally dabbling in quirky gambits like the Englund Gambit and variations of the King's Pawn Opening. They seem to enjoy mixing chess theory with a pinch of surprise, leaving opponents scratching their heads or resigning in frustration.

middlestump01’s style is a charming paradox: average wins take longer (54 moves on average), so perhaps they enjoy the drama of the struggle, while losses come swiftly (42 moves), because sometimes you just have to accept defeat gracefully. Resigning is frequent (nearly 11% early resignations), but hey, who wants to play forever when snacks are waiting?

Sharpest at night (with a perfect 100% win rate around midnight), middlestump01 knows when the stars align for victory. In fact, their best time to play is 23:00—maybe chessboard fairies whisper secrets only then. Weekdays and weekends both see middlestump01 engaging in battles, with Tuesdays being notably lucky with almost a 59% win record.

Whether wielding the black or white pieces, middlestump01 maintains a respectable, if cheeky, edge: 53.17% winning on white and 50.24% on black. Opponents beware: this player doesn’t just squeak by; they checkmate pretty often too, winning by checkmate 87 times. And if you ever meet them across the board, be ready for some unpredictable moves — they’ve been known to deploy everything from Scandinavian Defense to Philidor Defense, sometimes all in a single career!

Outside the win-loss record, this is a player who blends persistence and passion with a pinch of humor: a chess warrior who occasionally stumbles but always rises, strategically plotting to outwit their opponents with a smile.

Recent Highlight

The latest victory was a triumph by resignation over sacrificequeene on 2025-05-29, showcasing middlestump01's knack for grinding down positions and forcing the opponent’s hand.

Fancy seeing the magic? Check out the game here: middlestump01 vs sacrificequeene.

In the kingdom of chess, middlestump01 is the unpredictable jester with a queen's ambition.