Profile: nathanr010
Meet nathanr010, a spirited chess enthusiast whose journey through the rapid time control feels a bit like a roller coaster—full of thrilling peaks, occasional dips, and plenty of surprising twists! With a peak rapid rating of 932 achieved back in June 2022, Nathan’s gameplay has been an adventurous saga of tactical creativity and relentless perseverance.
Specializing mainly in Rapid chess, Nathan enjoys mixing it up with the King's Pawn Opening and its many delicious variations, particularly savoring the Leonardis Variation where success comes more often than not, boasting a respectable 61.54% win rate in rapid games! Not to mention a sweet spot found in Petrovs Defense, where steadfast defense meets sly counterattacks.
Nathan’s style might best be described as “tenacious,” with an impressive 65.63% comeback rate—proving that giving up is not in this player's vocabulary. With a fondness for endgames (appearing in just over 43% of games) and an average 50 moves per win, he certainly knows how to drag opponents into long battles (and likely a few moments of head-scratching).
Don't let the numbers fool you—while the bullet and blitz ratings may suggest Nathan loves to take a thoughtful stroll rather than a lightning sprint, his blitz game contains flashes of brilliance, highlighted by a peak blitz rating of 434 and the ability to execute a nasty Berlin Defense with a near 70% win rate!
Nathan’s psychological armor is sturdy, manifesting a moderate tilt factor of 10 out of 100, indicating a steady state of mind even after a few wrong turns on the board. By 6 AM, if you catch him online, prepare for a fierce contest—it's his declared best time of day to play!
Off the board, Nathanr010 seems to have a love-hate relationship with time pressure, having won 59 games on timeout but fallen to it 141 times—maybe he just likes to keep things exciting! Bold and sometimes unpredictable, this player embraces the chess adventure in its entirety.
Notable Recent Victory
In a memorable rapid game on June 8, 2025, Nathan delivered a thrilling checkmate against nextchamp2013 in a Vienna Game Anderssen Defense. The game showcased Nathan’s eye for opportunity and precision as they unleashed a series of tactical blows, culminating in a classy queen checkmate. See if you can spot the final move:
Playing Highlights
- Preferred Time Control: Rapid
- Longest winning streak: 8 games
- Current winning streak: 1 game
- Known for a dogged resilience, rarely folding even in tough positions
- Loves sharp openings, especially variations of King’s Pawn and Petrovs Defense
In short, nathanr010 is the kind of competitor who brings passion, resilience, and a touch of cunning strategy to the chessboard—ready to take on friends, foes, and even the clock itself!
