Profile Summary: mrberts2
Meet mrberts2, a daring chess enthusiast whose rapid rating has seen the highs and lows of the battlefield—from a peak of 632 to moments of humble reflection around 140. His journey through 1691 rapid games spells out a story of resilience: 651 wins, 1000 losses, and a handful of draws (118 to be precise), proving that in the game of kings, even setbacks are part of the grand strategy.
Playing Style & Personality
Known for a surprisingly high comeback rate of 78.68%, mrberts2 never gives up easily. His tactical awareness shines, especially when the chips are down, though his win rate after losing a piece hovers around 32%, showing that sometimes even superheroes can have a rough day. Always the pragmatist, he resigns early about 4.19% of the time — not because he admits defeat easily, but because sometimes it’s about saving strength for the next epic battle.
With an average game length (~52 moves on wins, ~58 on losses), mrberts2 loves a deep strategic fight that tests patience and wit. His games tend to finish by resignation or checkmate (less often by timeout, stalemate, or mysterious unknown reasons that add to his mystique).
Favored Openings & Tactical Preferences
When it comes to rapid, mrberts2 is a connoisseur of the Saragossa Opening and the Queen's Pawn Opening. Although his win rates in these openings hover just under 41%, it’s clear he enjoys mixing classical with unexpected guerrilla tactics. Other favorites include the Caro-Kann Defense and various King's Pawn variations—no one can accuse him of playing it safe!
His adventurous spirit is equally present in bullet and daily games, though with limited matches there, making rapid chess clearly his domain.
Notable Achievements & Stats
- Peak Daily Rating: 946 (reached impressively in March 2025)
- Longest Winning Streak: 7 games
- Longest Losing Streak: 12 games (because every hero's journey has trials)
- White Win Rate: 37.84%, Black Win Rate: 35.75%
- Best time to play? Around 11 AM — mrberts2’s moment of chess zen.
- Remarkably versatile, mrberts2 even managed checkmate victories with a humorous flair, like delivering a final queen strike that left opponents in awe.
Recent Memorable Game
In a recent rapid duel, mrberts2 exhibited surgical precision, executing a beautiful checkmate against shaxa31 on June 4, 2025. Starting cautiously with 1.c3, he transitioned into an aggressive king hunt, culminating in a magnificent queen sacrifice for checkmate on the 33rd move! Watch the final fireworks here.
In Conclusion
mrberts2 is the everyman of online chess: battling through ups and downs, equipped with a tactical mind, a never-say-die attitude, and a knack for entertaining his opponents. If you’re lucky enough to play him, prepare for a rollercoaster ride ofStrategy, surprises, and a dash of chess humor. And remember—he just might come back from the brink when you least expect it!