Nich Conr (aka ncronrad30)
Meet Nich Conr, a daring and somewhat unpredictable chess warrior navigating the rapid battlegrounds of the 2025 chess universe. With his preferred time control firmly planted in Rapid, Nich prefers to battle not at a glacial pace, but at a brisk tempo—fast enough to keep opponents on their toes, slow enough to avoid throwing pieces away in a panic.
Nich's peak ratings proudly boast a Rapid high of 594, a flashy Blitz peak of 567, and a daily grind high rating of 857. While these numbers may not quite match the gods of the chessboard, Nich has proven himself a tenacious fighter with a playing record that shows a healthy mix of wins, losses, and draws:
Rapid: 380 wins, 361 losses, 46 draws
Blitz: 5 wins, 8 losses, 1 draw
Daily: 40 wins, 25 losses, 1 draw
Playing Style & Quirks
With an early resignation rate of just 3.3%, Nich clearly tries not to throw in the towel too quickly—even when the board looks grim. He enjoys a long tussle, averaging 52 moves per win and a somewhat grueling 67 moves per loss. Endgames make up a substantial part of his game, featuring in nearly 60% of his contests. We can only assume Nich is either very patient or just likes watching British mysteries after his games.
His win rate as White (49.77%) edges out his Black success (48.28%) ever so slightly, proving he's comfortable stepping up both on offense and defense. But beware the psychological battle—his tilt factor is a spicy 8, which might explain why his best time to strike brilliance is at 11:00 AM: fully caffeinated and slightly less grumpy.
Opening Gambits & Strategies
Nich has an affinity for intriguing openings like the Scandinavian Defense, where he scores a solid 65.52% win rate, and the Owens Defense with a respectable 55.88% success. The Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation is another of his favorites, though it’s a bit of a mixed bag at 50%. He’s also ventured boldly into the controversial Englund Gambit, wielding it with over 55% success in Rapid games—take that, conventional wisdom!
The Comeback Kid
Never count Nich out early; his comeback rate is an impressive 85.41%. Lose a piece? He’s still got nearly a 50/50 chance to turn the tables, giving spectators plenty of nail-biting moments.
Recent Battles
Nich just scored a swift checkmate against MrEd423 using a sneaky Queen's Pawn Zukertort Variation and pulled off a resignation victory against Bevo191 employing the Van Geet Opening Reversed Nimzowitsch Variation. However, like any great warrior, Nich has tasted defeat recently too—his opponent JMJ71 delivered a swift checkmate in a tense Italian Game duel.
Fun Fact
Despite the ups and downs, Nich’s longest winning streak stands at a commendable 9 games, while his longest losing streak flared up to 8 games. Clearly, this player knows how to keep the drama alive in every tournament.
In summary: Nich Conr is the kind of player you'd root for if you enjoy rollercoaster games full of strategic surprises, stubborn comebacks, and just enough opening variety to keep chess theory professors scratching their heads. Keep an eye on this rising Rapid enthusiast—you might just catch him pulling off his next grand escapade on the board!
Highlight: Recent Rapid Game Win
Here’s a taste of Nich’s recent magic against syedibram in a Scandinavian Defense: