Meet midpawo: The Rapid Rising Star of the Chessboard
In the grand theater of 64 squares, midpawo dances with a rated Rapid peak of 1049, achieved in May 2025. Emerging from humble beginnings at 582, this player has blitzed through competition with a commendable average rating near 923, proving resilience and rapid-fire tactical prowess over 47 intense battles. Win or lose—mostly win—midpawo’s 33 victories against 14 defeats tell the tale of an enthusiastic and daring strategist who refuses to settle for draws.
Opening Moves and Winning Grooves
With a penchant for classical charm and aggressive innovation alike, midpawo boasts a perfect record with the Scotch Game and the Alapin Sicilian Defense—each game a checkmate recital with 100% wins. Favorites include the King’s Pawn openings, where a 71% win rate keeps opponents guessing, and a Dutch Defense that consistently surprises. Perhaps most impressively, midpawo is undefeated in the Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation and several less-traveled opening roads—proving creativity is part of the game plan.
Playing Style and Psychology
The player’s style is patient and persistent; winning games often in about 49 moves and even taking their time with losses (averaging 72 moves), midpawo clearly enjoys the strategic grind. No early resignations here—this chess warrior fights until the bitter end. Endgames are a frequent battleground, accounting for nearly half of all matches, where midpawo displays a stubborn refusal to surrender. The psychological tilt factor stands at a mild 3, with the best moments shining at 1 PM—the prime time for checkmates and clever traps.
Streaks and Opponents
With a longest winning streak of 6 games and currently riding a modest two-game win streak, midpawo’s momentum is real. Though the fiercest of foes like levikuns and mrbrooklin have managed to break through, others like mantel254 and roxdbeck have faced the wrath of a 100% win rate. Not to mention midpawo’s love for scoring big in the mornings and conquering the chessboard on Mondays with a flawless 100% win record.
Memorable Moments
Among midpawo’s recent triumphs was a beautifully executed victory against mantel254 using the Italian Game Two Knights Open, culminating in a respectful resignation by the opponent after 37 moves of tactical brilliance. Another highlight was checkmating roxdbeck in a Giuoco Piano Game Center Attack, showing midpawo’s subtle mastery of the classic lines. Defeats do come, but midpawo’s comeback rate of nearly 67% after losing material keeps the suspense alive and the chess lovers rooting for more!
All in all, midpawo might not yet be the grandmaster on the block, but with a fearless attacking style, a knack for rapid improvement, and a sparkling record against many opponents, this player embodies the spirit of chess: learning, daring, and, most importantly, having fun while thinking three moves ahead.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| levikuns | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| mrbrooklin | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| osktallahassee | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| roxdbeck | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| ssaidabrorr | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1066 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21W / 4L / 0D | 14W / 10L / 1D | 56.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 62.5% |
| Scotch Game | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Dutch Defense | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Alapin Sicilian Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Giuoco Piano Game Center Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Center Game Accepted Normal Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 6 | 2 |
| Losing | 3 | 0 |