Player Profile: Napelions
Meet napelions, a chess enthusiast navigating the rollercoaster of ratings with the grace of a cat stalking a laser pointer. Starting off modestly with a Blitz rating of 100 in late 2024, napelions has shown remarkable perseverance, hitting peaks of 335 in Blitz, 436 in Bullet, 505 in Rapid, and an impressive 643 in Daily by mid-2025. Not bad for someone who might sometimes consider resigning early – an "Early Resignation Rate" clocking in at a spirited 34.33%.
Napelions’ playing style is a fascinating mix, with an average of about 43 moves per win, proving they don’t mind a good long fight. Black pieces seem lucky for napelions, sporting a higher winning percentage (around 50%) compared to White (just under 47%). This player is no stranger to comebacks either, boasting a comeback rate north of 60%, which means if the game looks grim, napelions might still find a way to surprise you – or at least keep the game interesting!
A quick look at their repertoire reveals a fondness for the Scandinavian Defense and the Four Knights Game, especially in Blitz and Bullet where the Scandinavian Defense has brought >60% win rates. Whether it’s going for the aggressive Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation or surprising opponents with the Three Knights Opening, napelions keeps their opening repertoire spicy enough to keep opponents guessing.
Now, while the win/loss stats tell us napelions has had their share of ups and downs — like many chess players learning the ropes—their bullet games tell a story of resilience: with 332 wins and 344 losses, it's like a never-ending chess boxing match but with pawns and knights instead of gloves. And yes, sometimes the losses sting, but with a tilt factor of 8, napelions knows when to shake it off and get back to the board.
If you want to catch napelions at their best, try playing them around 2 AM—apparently, that’s their prime time to dominate the 64 squares while the world sleeps. Their most recent victorious game was a beautiful checkmate executed against terweda0024, showcasing precise calculation and nerves of steel (or maybe just good caffeine).
Off the board, napelions might ponder the mysteries of chess psychology or how to craft the perfect tactical surprise; on the board, they’re always ready to dance in the complex chess battlefield. So, watch closely, because this lion might still roar louder!
“Checkmate today, comeback tomorrow!”
