mortewer

Player Profile: mortewer

Meet mortewer, a Rapid specialist whose chess journey in 2025 has been nothing short of a rollercoaster through the 300s and 400s of rating points. Starting at a humble 237 in April, mortewer swiftly climbed to a peak rating of 438 in May before settling comfortably in the low 400s by June.

Known for persistence and an eye for comeback opportunities (60.98% comeback rate), mortewer does not shy away from battle, often playing long games averaging 50 moves per win. Losing a piece? No worries — with a gritty 42.02% win rate after losing material, resilience is a trademark here.

Their preferred battlefield is the Rapid time control, where they've played over 130 games this year, balancing 82 wins against 74 losses, plus a smattering of tense draws. Mortewer’s endgame is no joke either, appearing in nearly half (~46%) of the games — a sign of strategic depth and patience.

Opening Choices & Style

Faithfully adhering to classic lines with a twist, mortewer's favorite openings include the King's Pawn Opening (with a respectable 52% win rate) and its King's Knight Variation, along with an adventurous flourish in the Queen's Pawn Opening Levitsky Attack boasting a brilliant 75% win rate. Less lucky with trickier lines like the Bishop's Opening or Scandinavian Defense, but hey, everyone has their kryptonite!

Psychological & Time Preferences

Early riser? Definitely! Mortewer's best time to play is 6 AM, where their win rate soars to a solid 75%. Beware the afternoon slump — win percentages dip below 30% in the mid-afternoon hours, reminding us all that energy (and coffee) levels matter.

Mortewer tends to resign early about 15% of the time, proving that while stubbornness is admirable, sometimes it's just smarter to call it quits and prepare for the next battle.

Recent Battles & Rivalries

In recent games, mortewer has enjoyed sweet victories against opponents like adamwelsh1, venujoy, and avmavmavm, flaunting a 100% win record against several regulars. But even the best stumble — tough losses against akaridxd and hlustamadyo208 prove the unpredictability of the game.

A Glimpse of Glory:

One of mortewer’s recent memorable wins involved a quick checkmate after a dazzling raid on Black's king in a Modern Defense battle:

1. e4 g6 2. d4 Bg7 3. e5 d5 4. Nf3 e6 5. Bb5+ c6 6. Ba4 b5 7. Bb3 Nh6 8. O-O f6 9. c3 Qc7 10. h3 g5 11. Nbd2 g4 12. hxg4 fxe5 13. dxe5 Bxe5 14. g3 Nxg4 15. Nxe5 Qxe5 16. Qxg4 Qf6 17. Re1 Rg8 18. Qxg8+ Kd7 19. Qxh7+ Kd8 20. Qh8+ Kc7 21. Qxf6 1-0

Quite the finisher — checkmate and a victorious march into the next challenge!

Mortewer is the kind of player you want to meet across the board: determined, willing to tinker with different openings, and powered by an early morning caffeine-fueled chess brain. Whether you're black, white, or just a fan watching, expect intriguing games filled with passion and plenty of tactical surprises.

“Chess is a battle of wits and patience; mortewer brings both in equal measure...and sometimes a dash of stubborn glory!”

Current Rapid Rating: 409 (June 2025)
Peak Rapid Rating: 438 (May 2025)