Meet n_menard: The Rapid Rook and Everyday Tactician
Once upon a chessboard, a player named n_menard embarked on a thrilling journey through ranks, pawns, and endless game nights. Known for a peak rapid rating of 1390 (achieved in August 2022), n_menard is a warrior of the rapid time control, preferring thoughtful battles that last an average of 47 moves per victory. Blitz and bullet may not be their arenas of glory—with peak blitz rated just 1051 and bullet topping at 548—but rapid? That's where the magic happens.
Their style? A blend of resilience and strategic patience, shown through a hefty endgame frequency of 50.84% and a remarkable comeback rate of 72%—which means when n_menard faces adversity, they usually rise like a phoenix rather than folding like a cheap tent. Just don’t ask about that longest losing streak of 13; everyone’s got their kryptonite!
Openings tell a lot about a player's mindset, and n_menard favors the classics with a twist. Their most trusty rapid opening is the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation with a solid 64% win rate, alongside a fondness for the King's Pawn Opening King's Knight Variation at a cheeky 58% success rate. If you’re playing against n_menard, you might want to keep an eye out for swift Bxf7+ sacrifices, given their recent brilliance in a bright Giuoco Piano game where a bold bishop move led to a quick resignation.
Though wins and losses tango near evenly (534 wins vs. 549 losses in rapid alone), n_menard’s spirited fights and tactical bouts have garnered respect across the board. Their record vs. opponents like remos_chess (9 wins, no losses) shows they’re no pushover, while their game analysis reveals a slight edge playing with White (50% wins) over Black (44%).
Off the board, n_menard’s tactical awareness is notable: they manage to snatch victory 41% of the time even after losing a piece—a true testament to their never-say-die attitude. Plus, they don’t like to hang around too long in hopeless scenarios, with an early resignation rate just shy of 3%.
A Recent Triumph Worth Telling:
In one of the latest delights for the fans, n_menard showcased their attacking flair versus shiro_2014 by employing the classic Fried Liver Attack (a.k.a. Bxf7+ madness), forcing a swift resignation in just 8 moves. The game was a masterpiece in aggressive chess, culminating in a victorious Black finish!
Fun Facts
- Prefers playing rapid games around noon ('best time' win rate at 12:00 is nearly 60%).
- Can sometimes tilt (tilt factor 13), but mostly keeps a cool head – they're built for comebacks.
- Is a fan of the Scandinavian, Italian, and King's Pawn families of openings — sometimes even mixing in gambits for spice!
- Has a love-hate relationship with bullet chess, with spectacular lows but the occasional flash win.
Whether you cross paths with n_menard on the virtual battlefield or in the world of pawns and knights, expect an intense fight, clever tactics, and the spirit of a player who’s not just playing the game, but living it!