Profile: monkishy
Meet monkishy, the ever-evolving rapid chess adventurer with a flair for thrilling comebacks and time scrambles. Rising steadily from a modest 227 Rapid rating in early 2024 to an impressive peak of 951 by mid-2025, monkishy proves that patience and persistence pay off—especially when your endgame philosophy is "bring it on."
Rating & Playing Style
- Peak Ratings: Rapid 951, Daily 1023, Blitz 818, Bullet 351
- Win/Loss Records: Solid Rapid dominance with 342 wins out of 646 games, notable resilience in Bullet, but Blitz remains a wild rollercoaster.
- Playing Style: Favors lengthy contests with average wins hitting 52 moves, and losses averaging over 60 moves—so don't expect quick decisions. Endgames are a specialty, appearing in over half of monkishy’s games, proving endurance and strategic depth.
- Tactical Awareness: Remember that phrase, “The comeback kid”? That’s monkishy with a remarkable 67.9% comeback rate after setbacks and a knack for winning even when losing pieces.
Favorite Openings
Monkishy plays the Scotch Game like a seasoned chef wields a cleaver—sharp, calculated, and sometimes messy for the opponent. With over 600 games of the Top Secret opening (don't ask, it's a secret), boasting a win rate above 53%, monkishy mixes a bit of tradition and surprise with Sicilian variations and a dash of Philidor Defense for spice.
Daily & Blitz Battles
While rapid games showcase monkishy's strategic side, Blitz and Bullet games reveal the experimental ninja who sometimes sacrifices speed for spectacle. High peaks in Daily and Blitz (1023 and 818 respectively) suggest an ability to adapt across formats, even if some games end in spectacular losses—because what's chess without a little drama?
Quirks and Trivia
- Known to have the best luck or timing around 19:00, hitting a perfect 100% win rate—night owls beware!
- Average early resignation rate is just a humble 5.6%, so expect the full battle, even if your pieces are destined to make a solo journey to the graveyard.
- Longest winning streak: a fierce 10 games; longest losing streak: 7 games. Monkishy's life motto could be: "Up for a streak, down for a streak, ready for the next game."
- Has a curious tilt factor of 7 – so watch those emotions, monkishy!
Recent Highlight: Victory in the Scotch Game
In a recent Rapid battle on May 31, 2025, monkishy outmaneuvered 24Bally using the Scotch Game, showcasing dogged persistence by winning on time in a tense 60-move encounter. Strategically dismantling defenses and patiently advancing pawns, this win was a true testament to monkishy's endgame prowess.
Whether it's outlasting opponents in marathon games or mixing surprising gambits, monkishy is carving out a space in the chess universe—one move at a time. Ready to face this unpredictable strategist? Bring your best game... and maybe some popcorn.
