naura-s-i

Player Profile: naura-s-i

Meet naura-s-i, a Rapid chess enthusiast steadily clawing their way up the rating ladder with a peak Rapid rating of 1063 as of June 2025. While their Bullet stats might cause some raised eyebrows (a modest peak of 881 with a bumpy start of 0 wins in 2 games), their Rapid games reveal a seasoned competitor who simply loves a good strategic tussle.

Chess Journey & Playing Style

With over 650 Rapid games played in the early months of 2025, naura-s-i maintains an impressive win rate (254 wins to 228 losses with 16 draws). A master of comebacks, they boast a whopping 78.35% comeback success rate after facing setbacks. If you thought giving up after losing a piece was the end, think again—naura-s-i wins nearly half the time even on the back foot!

Patience is virtue, especially here. Their games tend to be lengthy, averaging almost 59 moves per win and over 68 moves per loss; a testament to their tendency to prolong battles into endgames, which they meet with frequency (64% of their games see an endgame). If chess were a marathon, naura-s-i is in for the long haul.

Favorite Openings & Tactical Flair

Opening doors swung open with elegance. The Bishop’s Opening and its Berlin Defense variant seem to be their secret weapons, producing a solid win rate near 58%. The Italian Game is another favorite, yielding a juicy 66.67% win rate—clearly, naura-s-i enjoys classical, picturesque chess landscapes where bishops dance on the diagonals.

Curiously, the “Top Secret” opening is just as effective, boasting a neat 50% win rate in nearly 150 games—might that be code for some experimental or homebrewed opening strategy? Opponents beware, this player keeps you guessing.

Psychology & Quirks

With a tilt factor of 14, naura-s-i sometimes lets emotions seep in but recovers quickly. Fun fact: their best time to play is at 1 AM—apparently, the night owl genius archetype fits perfectly! Whether it’s the witching hour or not, their white pieces are slightly more lucky with a 53.78% win rate compared to black’s 47.79%.

Memorable Moments

Among their recent victories is a dramatic win against hob007 featuring the Bishop’s Opening, ending on a triumph by timeout after an intense 75-move battle. Plus, checkmates and resignations are their bread and butter with nearly equal shares — 125 wins by checkmate and 117 wins by opponent resignation. For foes who face naura-s-i, no draw escapes the grasp!

Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: 8 games. Proof that fortune sometimes favors the bold (or stubborn).
• Longest losing streak: Ouch, 14 games. Even the best have their "Where did my brain go?" moments.
• Current streak: A humble reset with one loss — but no worries, the comeback queen/king is ready.
• Win rate against lower-rated players is impressively high at almost 85% — David beating Goliath, often.

Whether you're a casual player looking for inspiration or a fellow competitor wary of naura-s-i's tricky Bishop’s Opening, remember: behind every rating is a story of perseverance, coffee-fueled late nights, and an indomitable love for the 64 squares. Keep an eye on this one — their tactical surprises might just turn your chess world upside-down.