mikeport73

Profile of mikeport73

Meet mikeport73, a fearless warrior of the chessboard whose journey is a rollercoaster of epic battles, strategic gambits, and the occasional “Oops, missed that move!” moments. With a preferred time control in Rapid, mikeport73 has been duking it out since at least 2020, climbing the ranks and facing off against a colorful cast of opponents.

A Rollercoaster Rating Ride

Once hitting a peak Rapid rating of 1045 back in the summer of 2020, mikeport73 showed flashes of brilliance and a knack for snatching victory from the jaws of defeat, boasting a lively comeback rate of 62.7%. While ratings have seen some ups and downs, from a solid 800 in Blitz to a bullet peak of 360, persistence is the name of the game.

Style & Swagger

Average games tend to last around 54-57 moves, with an early resignation rate of about 12%—because why drag on when victory or defeat is clear? As White, mikeport73 wins roughly 39% of the time, but interestingly, playing Black boosts that win rate up to nearly 44%. Known for endgame finesse, over half of mikeport73's battles swing into strategic endgames, often outlasting opponents with patience.

Favorite Openings: A Mixed Opening Buffet

• King's Pawn Opening (e4): The classic choice, appearing in over 150 Rapid games with a respectable win rate near 42%. However, the King's Knight Variation is a beloved subset with an even sharper 54% success rate.
• Scandinavian Defense: When playing as Black, mikeport73 embraces this aggressive line with a solid 51% win rate over 35 games — clearly a testing ground for tactical firepower.
• Queens Pawn and Van Geet Openings: Not to be outdone, these openings bring diverse challenges and opportunities, and mikeport73 holds a 43-53% winish streak in these lines.

Tactical Tidbits & Psychological Quirks

Known to keep fighting even when pieces are lost, mikeport73 manages a win rate after losing a piece of around 34% — a commendable resilience! However, when on a bad streak, the notorious tilt factor of 17 means staying cool is sometimes a battle in itself. The magic hour for peak performance? The mysterious 3 AM slot — clearly, the best moves are brewed under moonlight and maybe a little coffee.

Record Highlights

Overall Stats: Rapid play shows 302 wins against 357 losses with 47 draws — talk about determination!

Among recent clashes, mikeport73 impressively defeated artvader003 and 98io7u with perfect 100% win rates, but has also had tough times against binii11, where victories are elusive.

Recent Battles

Latest triumph: On June 8, 2025, mikeport73 skillfully forced a resignation against 98io7u after classic opening moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3. That’s right, straight out of the King’s Pawn Opening, showing mikeport73’s love for tradition.
Latest setback: In a close-fought game, a resignation loss to binii11 with the King's Pawn Opening again proves that every chess hero meets their match now and then.

Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: 10 games. Yes, mikeport73 can be a beast on a hot streak!
• Longest losing streak: 17 games. Because even legends have off days (or weeks...).
• Games often end by resignation — mikeport73 knows when to call it, and when to keep the fight burning.

All said and done, mikeport73 is a player who brings spice, spirit, and resilience to every game, proving that chess is as much about the passion as the pieces on the board.

Chart of Rapid Rating by Year

Enjoy a snippet of a recent famous win: