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neelix123

Playing Since: 2025-05-15 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 689
244W / 211L / 29D
Blitz: 329
42W / 44L / 9D

Profile of neelix123: The Rapid Tactician

Meet neelix123, a chess player whose journey through the rapid time control is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. With a peak rapid rating of 550 achieved in May 2025, neelix123 cycles between brilliant streaks and learning moments with equal flair.

Known for a fighting spirit, neelix123 holds an overall balanced record in rapid chess — 64 wins, 64 losses, and 9 draws. The player thrives under pressure, boasting an impressive longest winning streak of 6 games, but also isn’t stranger to challenging patches, matching that with a longest losing streak of 6.

Playing Style & Tactics

Chess is a marathon for neelix123: games win with an average of 47 moves, but losses tend to drag out to 76 moves. That persistence is fueled by a tactical awareness that leads to a strong 40.7% win rate after losing a piece and a heroic 75% comeback rate from difficult positions.

Early resignation? Not in this player's book. Instead, they embrace endgames with gusto, featuring an endgame frequency of 61%. If you want to see some deep strategizing mixed with gritty determination, watch neelix123 battle it out well past the opening phase.

Opening Repertoire: A Flavorful Mix

neelix123 experiments fearlessly in the opening, often opting for rare and spicy lines like the French Defense (75% win rate) and Scandinavian Defense Closed (75% win rate). The usual favorites like the Kings Pawn and Queens Pawn openings see mixed success, but the player’s real expertise shines in dynamic defense lines and offbeat openings like the Van ’t Kruijs and Bishop’s Opening, each yielding a neat 50% win rate.

Fun Facts & Quirks

  • Prefer playing at 4 PM — apparently the brain hits peak chess mode right after tea time.
  • Plays with the white pieces slightly better than black, winning about 53.5% with white.
  • Has absolutely zero patience for premature quitting — early resignation rate is a rock-solid 0%.
  • Once defeated blue-moon225 by checkmate with a flashy 29-move Italian Game, proving rapid mastery can come with elegance.

Record Against Opponents

Some opponents seem to have cracked the code against neelix123 (looking at you, alexejibishvili), but others like blue-moon225 and codav3 have felt the sting of defeat repeatedly. neelix123’s resilience is evident in the varied and colorful adversary list, combining fierce battles and friendly rivalries.

In Summary

If chess had a spirit animal representing determination and experimental spirit, it would be neelix123. Rapid-format specialist, endgame enthusiast, and a player who’s always ready to turn the tide — neelix123 is a username to watch, laugh with, and learn from.

Keep an eye on those checkmates and see if you can survive the comeback artist’s next game!

Recent Masterpiece:



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
tejgamer5123v 1W / 0L / 0D
sentito08 0W / 0L / 1D
ajaysharmapandit 0W / 1L / 0D
luissconnection 0W / 1L / 0D
brianlouwkruger 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
alexejibishvili 0W / 6L / 1D
dory28 2W / 0L / 0D
barryvisser 1W / 0L / 0D
rmnas2 0W / 1L / 0D
salman999s 0W / 0L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 428

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 51W / 47L / 4D 43W / 45L / 10D 64.5

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 11 4 7 0 36.4%
Nimzowitsch Defense 11 4 6 1 36.4%
Bishops Opening 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Three Knights Opening 8 5 3 0 62.5%
Queens Pawn Opening 6 2 3 1 33.3%
Van t Kruijs Opening 6 3 3 0 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 5 3 2 0 60.0%
French Defense Normal Variation 5 4 1 0 80.0%
Philidor Defense 4 3 0 1 75.0%
Alekhines Defense 4 0 4 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 6 1
Losing 6 0