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nearak14ps

Playing Since: 2023-10-20 (Closed for Fair Play Violations)

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Daily: 658
7W / 11L / 0D
Rapid: 1152
94W / 45L / 8D
Blitz: 577
42W / 48L / 3D
Bullet: 911
234W / 167L / 8D

Profile Summary: nearak14ps

Meet nearak14ps, a steadfast chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is as thrilling as a rollercoaster with occasional loop-the-loops! Over recent years, nearak14ps has quietly but consistently sharpened their skills across all game formats — blitz, bullet, rapid, and daily chess — proving that perseverance beats flashiness (most of the time).

Rating Highlights & Playing Style

Despite a rollercoaster ride in blitz with ratings fluctuating between the low 100s to a peak of 580 in March 2025, nearak14ps shines brightest in bullet and rapid formats. In bullet chess, their lightning-fast fingers reached a blazing top rating of 911, and in rapid, a very respectable 1158. Daily games show the patience of a saint, peaking at 684 – not too shabby for a player who trusts both instincts and strategy.

Fans of spot-on timing might wonder about nearak14ps' secret weapon — turns out, 3:00 AM is their magical hour to slay! Whether it’s because the moonlight enhances tactical vision or simply because fewer distractions exist, nearak14ps shows peak performance when most sane individuals are asleep.

Tactics & Psychology

Talk about resilience: nearak14ps boasts a remarkable 86.92% comeback rate after setbacks, flipping the tables on opponents with a calmness that any "tilt" could only dream of. With a modest 13% tilt factor, this player handles adversity better than a cat handles a bath.

Not afraid to start fresh, their low early resignation rate (~3.85%) indicates a fighter who battles until the end—even if their opponent has a sneaky way to win on time! Timeout victories are their specialty, with over 200 wins by clock nerves alone.

Favorite Openings & Signature Moves

Nearak14ps dances gracefully with the Caro Kann Defense and the Queens Gambit Declined Queens Knight Variation, two reliable openings that reflect their adaptable and pragmatic style. Some variations, like the Queens Gambit Accepted, show unblemished win records, suggesting that when nearak14ps "accepts," they really mean business.

Memorable Matches

Their last victory was a dramatic time win on March 18, 2025, in a Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation battle — a game full of tactical twists and heartfelt clock racing. Opponents beware: nearak14ps plays the waiting game but finishes strong, blending positional insight and timely aggression like a grandmaster-in-training.

Quirks & Fun Facts

  • Favorite win method: letting opponents run out of time (don't underestimate the power of clock pressure!).
  • Longest winning streak: 17 games. That's long enough to convince anyone chess is more than just a game.
  • Most played opponent: GM-alrhwan, with a respectable 40% win rate — clearly a challenging sparring buddy.
  • Wins more often with the white pieces but can hold their own with black, too.

All in all, nearak14ps is a chess player who embodies persistence, tactical awareness, and a healthy dash of late-night magic. Watching their games is like watching a suspense thriller — you never know when the big comeback will strike!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
gm-alrhwan 49W / 69L / 4D
ramires02 2W / 16L / 2D
forceist 9W / 0L / 3D
rioriver26 4W / 3L / 0D
snappycartoon26 3W / 3L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 911 577 1152 658
2024 516 466 1133 576
2023 283 479 751 590
Rating by Year2023202420251152283YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 116W / 72L / 12D 103W / 95L / 4D 62.6
2024 90W / 69L / 5D 84W / 72L / 8D 55.1
2023 38W / 24L / 0D 20W / 32L / 2D 52.3

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro Kann Defense 16 7 9 0 43.8%
Slav Defense 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Queens Gambit Accepted 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 3 1 1 1 33.3%
Italian Game 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 3 1 1 1 33.3%
Owens Defense 3 0 2 1 0.0%
Queens Gambit Declined Chigorin Defense 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Queens Gambit Declined Queens Knight Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro Kann Defense 68 43 23 2 63.2%
Englund Gambit 29 13 16 0 44.8%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 24 9 14 1 37.5%
Queens Pawn Opening 19 11 8 0 57.9%
Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation 17 12 4 1 70.6%
Slav Defense 14 5 9 0 35.7%
Queens Gambit Declined Chigorin Janowski Variation 12 10 2 0 83.3%
Van t Kruijs Opening 11 6 4 1 54.5%
Queens Gambit Declined Queens Knight Variation 9 6 2 1 66.7%
Queens Gambit Accepted 9 4 4 1 44.4%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 17 1
Losing 13 0