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natecj21

Playing Since: 2025-04-11 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 734
1098W / 1112L / 85D
Bullet: 483
0W / 2L / 1D

Player Profile: natecj21

Meet natecj21, a rapid chess enthusiast navigating the battlefield of the 64 squares with a rating rollercoaster that would make a theme park jealous! Peaking at a solid 926 in April 2025, natecj21 has shown impressive resilience through countless games — 637 rapid matches alone — with a nearly balanced record of 262 wins, 279 losses, and 14 draws.

Specializing in Rapid chess, natecj21’s weapon of choice is the Italian Game — where their win rate soars to a confident 63.64%. They also dabble cleverly in the King’s Pawn Opening, King’s Knight Variation, boasting a respectable 55.88% success. Meanwhile, some defenses like the Scandinavian Defense prove tricky, with a modest 36% win rate. But hey, every grandmaster has their nemesis!

Known for a tactical awareness that fuels epic comebacks (63.36% comeback rate, no less), natecj21 refuses to throw in the towel easily. Their endurance shines in longer battles, averaging 59 moves per win — perfect for those who prefer a good, drawn-out struggle over flashy blunders.

The psychological side? They have a tilt factor of 7, so when the pieces misbehave, a little frustration might sneak in — but who doesn’t? Their best time to unleash chess brilliance is surprisingly early at 5 AM, proving that some of the best moves happen before the coffee kicks in.

When not conquering opponents, natecj21 enjoys an edgy mixture of aggression and patience, as evidenced by a notable 151 wins by resignation and 105 by checkmate — this player doesn't just beat opponents; sometimes they politely ask them to surrender.

Notable Recent Game

On June 2nd, 2025, natecj21 delivered a stunning checkmate victory against smoketilluchok3 via the aggressive King’s Pawn Opening, King’s Knight Variation — showcasing timely queen sacrifices and pinning moves leading to a swift mate in just 19 moves. (View Game)

Despite a few recent losses (everyone has 'em!), natecj21 keeps fighting, proving true chess grit and a philosophy that sometimes you win, sometimes you learn... and sometimes you blunder spectacularly and chuckle about it later.

Fun fact: Playing bullet isn’t their forte just yet, with a max rating of 600, but hey, who needs half a minute when you can enjoy an epic 59-move rapid saga?

In summary, natecj21 is a spirited competitor with a strategic mind and a hunger for improvement — a player who’s not afraid to experiment, fight back, and keep the game lively and full of surprises. Keep an eye on them; perhaps the next big chess story will be written in their honor!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
daisy151106 0W / 1L / 0D
bodikor01 0W / 0L / 1D
weirdlyokie 0W / 1L / 0D
sb_king19patel 0W / 1L / 0D
chawk17 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
raihancsejnu 3W / 0L / 0D
coopcarcat 1W / 0L / 0D
derosasrule24 1W / 0L / 0D
eriklibao 0W / 1L / 0D
supertypekk 0W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 483 698

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 192W / 168L / 14D 159W / 200L / 15D 52.6

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 46 27 18 1 58.7%
Giuoco Piano Game 43 20 20 3 46.5%
Kings Pawn Opening 40 19 20 1 47.5%
Italian Game 39 24 14 1 61.5%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 38 16 21 1 42.1%
Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Italian Four Knights Variation 31 13 18 0 41.9%
Four Knights Game Italian Variation 31 15 14 2 48.4%
Scotch Game 26 11 14 1 42.3%
Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation 20 7 13 0 35.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 17 5 12 0 29.4%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 0
Losing 7 1