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mrNikro

Playing Since: 2021-12-15 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 379
682W / 718L / 89D

Profile Summary: mrNikro

Meet mrNikro, a Rapid chess warrior whose journey is a rollercoaster ride through the kingdom of 64 squares. Starting from a humble rating of just under 600 in late 2021, mrNikro soared to a peak of 873 in February 2022 — a number that sent chills down the spines of pawns and knights alike. Since then, the rating has swung like a pendulum, showing both the fierce battles won and the occasional epic blunders – because what's a chess game without a few “oops” moments?

With a total of 626 wins, 664 losses, and 84 draws in Rapid games, mrNikro knows both victory and defeat intimately — but with a longest winning streak of 9 games, it's clear when the strategy clicks, the results come pouring in. The current winning streak is a fresh 1, so the comeback spirit is alive and well.

Opening choices reveal a fondness for solid yet dynamic defenses. The Caro-Kann Defense has been tested over 108 games, with mrNikro winning nearly 43% of the time despite stubborn resistance from opponents. There's also a love for the King's Pawn Opening - King's Knight Variation, boasting the highest win rate at about 57%. Clearly, mrNikro is no stranger to stirring up trouble early on.

When life gets tense, mrNikro sometimes opts for early resignation in 4.67% of games — probably to save strength for the next battle, or maybe because the coffee ran out. Yet, the endgame is where mrNikro's spirit truly shines, playing over half of their games until the final fringes of the board and averaging about 58 moves in wins — a testament to endurance and patience (and maybe a habit of overthinking, who knows?).

Psychologically, mrNikro exhibits a tilt factor of 7, meaning a few bad moves can spark a tiny meltdown — but nothing a little meditation or a snack can't fix. Better to play around 1 PM for maximum success, as the sharpest wins have been recorded then (that’s right, chess is mrNikro's early bird moment!).

Tactical awareness is impressive: after losing a piece, mrNikro still manages to claw back to victory 40.26% of the time, and enjoys a comeback rate north of 70%! It shows the fighting heart beneath the headset and chessboard – never count this player out, no matter how grim the position looks.

Recent Memorable Victory

Just recently, mrNikro showcased impressive dominance against perintis666, clinching a win by resignation after a crafty deployment of the English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense. The game featured a daring queen capture and a relentless offensive, sealing victory in just 27 moves. Talk about a quick checkmate party!

“It’s not just about winning, it’s about making your opponent wonder how they even got here,” says mrNikro’s motto.

Playing Style at a Glance

  • Favorites: Caro-Kann Defense, King's Pawn Variations, and an adventurous Sicilian Defense.
  • Peak Rapid Rating: 873 (Feb 2022)
  • Average Moves per Winning Game: ~58
  • Psychological Resilience: High comeback rate, occasionally needs a timeout to avoid tilting.
  • Preferred Mode: Rapid games backed by intense preparation down to a median of 2 moves deep in openings.

Behind every move is a player who’s passionate, persistent, and sometimes just a little bit unpredictable. Whether it’s outfoxing opponents with a quiet Philidor Defense or charging boldly into battle with a King’s Pawn Opening, mrNikro’s games are never dull.

Keep an eye out for this player – both their rating and reputation are surely plotting a comeback worth watching!


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🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
erectuszask 1W / 0L / 0D
0junior8 0W / 1L / 0D
hachitachi 0W / 2L / 0D
malagare 1W / 0L / 0D
gft_jft 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
itscreez 3W / 0L / 4D
cruis0747 3W / 3L / 0D
platinumchocobo 1W / 1L / 4D
meliodas831 1W / 4L / 0D
garybuttsworth 2W / 1L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 355
2023 636
2022 661
2021 786
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Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 63W / 74L / 12D 64W / 76L / 10D 54.8
2023 54W / 61L / 8D 58W / 55L / 10D 57.7
2022 181W / 179L / 20D 172W / 193L / 22D 58.6
2021 20W / 10L / 1D 14W / 16L / 1D 57.7

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro Kann Defense 108 46 56 6 42.6%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 61 29 25 7 47.5%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 46 26 20 0 56.5%
Queens Pawn Opening 43 24 14 5 55.8%
Van t Kruijs Opening 43 17 23 3 39.5%
Mieses Opening 43 20 23 0 46.5%
Sicilian Defense 40 22 15 3 55.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 37 18 16 3 48.6%
Philidor Defense 27 13 13 1 48.1%
Caro Kann Defense Advance Variation 26 11 15 0 42.3%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 1
Losing 7 0