Mikazuki Ryuu

Mikazuki Ryuu: The Rapid Riser with a Secret Opening

Meet Mikazuki Ryuu, also known in the chess realms as MiZuki_s—a player whose rapid rating has danced in the low 500s but never fails to surprise with bursts of brilliance and a dash of unpredictability. With a peak rapid rating of 584 achieved in April 2024, Mikazuki’s journey through the ranks is nothing short of a rollercoaster, highlighting a passionate and resilient spirit on the 64 squares.

Playing Style & Strategy

An advocate of the mysterious Top Secret opening (accounting for 167 games!), Mikazuki maintains a solid 50.3% win rate—suggesting that while opponents might be left guessing, the results often tip in favor of our enigmatic tactician. Known for deep endgame involvement (appearing in over 46% of games) and a respectable comeback rate of 71.43%, Mikazuki can turn the tables even after losing a piece.

Stats & Streaks

• Total rapid wins: 84
• Total rapid losses: 74
• Longest winning streak: 7 games (which is basically a small tournament!)
• Currently on a winning streak of 3 games—momentum is building!
• Longest losing streak: 6 games (even great warriors have their tough days)

On the Psychological Front

Mikazuki keeps a cool head with a tilt factor of just 6, meaning rage quitting is minimal—because chess is a marathon, not a sprint. Interestingly, the best time of day to catch Mikazuki at full tactical tilt is exactly at 6 PM, when win rate hits a perfect 100%. Perhaps this is when the chess board glows with the moon’s blessing.

Favorite Opponents & Quirks

Having tussled 7 times with shubhampalse, Mikazuki boasts an impressive 85.7% win rate against them, showing consistent dominance. Against certain foes like binaya44 and francs21, Mikazuki’s win record is flawless—100% victors! Meanwhile, some rivals remain pesky, with a 0% win rate against players like dsceccar, indicating a friendly rivalry yet to be tamed.

Recent Highlight

The most recent victory was by the classic checkmate against Cr7_James, culminating in a brilliant finish at move 53 with a spectacular Rook maneuver. This game exemplifies Mikazuki’s gritty determination and knack for turning complex positions into wins.

Fun Fact

Despite a relatively modest average move count (around 52 moves per win), Mikazuki knows when to throw in the towel early, with an early resignation rate of roughly 18%. Sometimes knowing when to quit elegantly is just as tactical as a well-planned fork.

With a blend of resilience, secret weapons, and a touch of that unpredictable flair, Mikazuki Ryuu is a player worth watching. Whether you face MiZuki_s at dawn or dusk, be prepared: the rapid game waits for no one, and Ryuu is ready to strike.