NCSUman

Player Profile: NCSUman

Meet NCSUman, a blitz warrior who treats fast-paced chess battles like intense rounds in a video game — except the stakes are mental stamina and quick wit, not extra lives.

Peaking at a blitz rating of 834 back in February 2023, and boasting a rapid max of 973, NCSUman shows that while lightning-fast moves can make or break a game, strategic thinking still reigns supreme in rapid time controls. Bullet chess? Let's just say it’s a courageous playground rather than a comfort zone, with a peak bullet rating of 741.

Not one to shy away from early resignations (22.2% of the time), NCSUman's style prefers decisive action, battling an impressive 65.84% comeback rate — proving that when the chips are down, this player can flip the board... in a good way.

Signature Openings

• Kings Pawn Opening: An old reliable, used in 119 blitz games with nearly a 43% win rate.
• Englund Gambit: Played ambitiously 62 times in blitz despite a tough 29% win rate — because nothing ventured, nothing gained.
• Bishops Opening: A close ally with almost a 44% win success in blitz battles.

When rapid time control comes into play, NCSUman tries out the Bishops Opening Boi Variation, scoring a decent 66.67% win rate. Apparently, the "Boi Variation" isn’t just a name; it’s a mood.

Recent Adventures

Latest victory involved a dramatic win by abandonment, showcasing the kind of intensity that can make opponents concede early. Defense mechanisms and attacking flair combined in a tricky Kings Knight Variation (see kamilflorczak for one of the victims).

However, not every battle is a triumph. Recent losses have come in rapid and blitz formats, including a tough one against Evana1990 in a Pirc Defense duel that lasted more than 30 moves. But a chess journey without its share of bruises would be suspiciously boring.

Playing Style & Fun Facts

• Average winning game length clocks in at about 28 moves — a quick finish is a proud preference.
• Average losing game stretches to nearly 39 moves — sticking around and fighting till the bitter end.
• Games are peppered with early captures around move six, signaling a taste for tactical skirmishes right out of the gate.
• Interestingly, wins are slightly more frequent when playing White (approx. 40%) than Black (~34%).

Time of day makes a noticeable difference: NCSUman rules the roost around noon, with nearly 60% win rate at 12 PM, and a solid 51% at 5 PM. So if you want a match, try not to book the brunch slot!

Opponent Snapshot

Some foes have proven trickier than others, but NCSUman has boasted 100% win records against several players including kamilflorczak, bogdann0, and harrywillbeatdeclan. Against the notorious thegratestofalltime, it's a bittersweet 50/50 — proving humility still has a place on the battlefield.

In Summary

In short, NCSUman is a spirited competitor, never afraid to go all in, embrace the chaos of fast chess, and turn the tide with tactical flair. A chess player who knows that sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, and sometimes your opponent just throws in the towel (and that's totally okay).

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