Profile Summary: nekiboo1
Meet nekiboo1, a chess enthusiast who has danced up and down the rating ladder, proving persistence truly pays off! Starting at a modest Rapid rating of 545 in late 2022, nekiboo1 climbed valiantly to a peak of 1005 in early 2024 — a milestone worth celebrating, though the keyboard might have endured some colorful language along the way.
Playing style? Think of nekiboo1 as a thoughtful strategist who enjoys a good struggle: averaging about 49 moves to victory and nearly 62 moves in defeat, showing patience, resilience, and a hint of stubbornness. Early resignations are rare (just 3.79%), because giving up is so 1990s.
When it comes to openings, Owens Defense is the trusty steed, carrying nekiboo1 through 53 Rapid games with almost as many wins as losses. For variety, expect tricky surprise guests like the Danish Gambit and the Center Game, adding some spice to the board — just enough to keep opponents on their toes.
In blitz and bullet, results are a rollercoaster, with some dazzling wins but also humbling defeats, suggesting perhaps it's the thoughtfulness in longer games that really brings out the best in nekiboo1.
Notable Achievements
- Peak Rapid rating of 1005 achieved in February 2024 1005 (2024-02-27)
- Known for an impressive comeback rate of 83.55% — never count nekiboo1 out early!
- Has a winning streak high score of 7 games straight, with equally dramatic 7-game losing streaks — proving emotions run as deep as the tactics
Recent Highlight
On June 4, 2025, nekiboo1 dazzled opponents with an elegant victory against Waylander85, playing a crafty London-style setup with bishops and knights dancing around the board. The game ended in resignation after a strategic masterpiece — a testament to nekiboo1’s tactical awareness and endurance.
Playing Habits and Psychology
Interestingly, the best time to catch nekiboo1 firing on all cylinders is around 2 AM — when most of us are dreaming about checkmates, nekiboo1 is making them happen. Despite occasional losing streaks and a tilt factor of 7, this player bounces back with vigor and tactical flair. Mostly playing rated games, nekiboo1 enjoys the pressure and the challenge — and maybe a little adrenaline rush.
White pieces win slightly more than black games (about 49% vs 48%), but every battle is fought with equal intensity regardless of color.
Opponent Stories
Nekiboo1 has bested many foes with 100% win rates against several opponents like [Link|profile|waylander85], while struggling against a few like [Link|profile|milivoje_zivkovic]. But every player has their nemesis, right? What counts is the relentless spirit and love for the game.
Final Words
Whether it’s grinding out long Rapid games or darting through Bullet rounds, nekiboo1 brings heart, determination, and a bit of cheeky bravado to the board. Keep an eye on this one — the best is yet to come!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| jonatasliberato | 2W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
| tadla-oui | 3W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| laurentpgx | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| subhau | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| ziizeur | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 340 | 457 | 753 | 400 |
| 2024 | 689 | |||
| 2023 | 571 | 909 | ||
| 2022 | 864 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 148W / 151L / 6D | 153W / 140L / 7D | 55.6 |
| 2024 | 53W / 53L / 3D | 44W / 62L / 2D | 58.3 |
| 2023 | 1W / 2L / 0D | 1W / 1L / 0D | 25.6 |
| 2022 | 4W / 0L / 0D | 2W / 1L / 0D | 39.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Defense | 26 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 46.1% |
| Danish Gambit | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation | 14 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 35.7% |
| Center Game | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 28.6% |
| English Defense | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Blackmar Gambit | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Defense | 59 | 31 | 27 | 1 | 52.5% |
| Danish Gambit | 42 | 16 | 26 | 0 | 38.1% |
| Center Game | 38 | 20 | 18 | 0 | 52.6% |
| Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation | 26 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 57.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 19 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 57.9% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 18 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 61.1% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 64.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 46.7% |
| Philidor Defense | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 42.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 58.3% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Defense | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Center Game | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Kennedy Linksspringer Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Blackmar Gambit | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scotch Game Scotch Gambit Dubois Reti Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 7 | 0 |
| Losing | 7 | 1 |