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nestor0371

Playing Since: 2024-03-19 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟

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Rapid: 1169
5662W / 5733L / 505D
Blitz: 981
122W / 90L / 7D

Meet nestor0371: The Relentless Rapid Rook

Nestled somewhere between hopeful amateur and cheeky strategist, nestor0371 is a rapid chess player who marches tirelessly through the ranks with a cunning blend of resilience and creativity. Sporting a peak rapid rating of 1369 as of April 2025, nestor0371 has transformed from tentative beginnings in 2024 to a formidable presence on the 64 squares that demands respect (and occasional mercy).

Chess Journey & Stats

With over 8,676 rapid games logged—yes, that many!—this player’s journey reads like a modern epic: 4,122 wins, 4,163 losses, and a sprinkle of 391 draws. Not just quantity, but quality; nestor0371 thrives most against lower-rated opponents with a win rate above 75%, while matches against higher-rated foes serve as humbling odysseys where the learning never ends. Balanced and insightful, nestor0371 is neither too quick to resign nor unnecessarily stubborn, with an early resignation rate just under 1% and a tilt factor of 10—calm as a Zen master after a few won Endgames.

Style & Mindset

Known for a tenacity that makes comebacks look routine (a 90.1% comeback rate!), nestor0371 doesn't just roll over when pieces are lost—there’s a gritty 45.6% chance of fighting back to victory even after losing a piece. The most graceful victories come after an average of 67 moves, proving it’s not just speed but endurance that defines their play. As White, nestor0371 enjoys a comfy 51.48% win rate; as Black, slightly leaner but still respectable at 43.52%. Game-ending artistry comes largely by resignation from opponents who realize they've met their match.

Opening Repertoire: A Taste for Mystery (and Some Classic Gambits)

The repertoire is a delicious mix of the "Top Secret" opening strategy (no spoilers, naturally), alongside classics like the Queen’s Gambit Accepted and the Ruy Lopez Old Steinitz Defense. The Queen's Gambit Accepted is a particular highlight with a juicy 62.5% win rate—clearly, a weapon of choice! Nestled behind the curtain of variety, nestor0371 shifts gears from tactical gambits to patient positional play with seamless grace.

Noteworthy Moments

The most recent victorious games tell a tale of strategic precision and calm confidence. For example, a swift triumph in June 2025 against sagi2014, where a Queen’s Gambit Declined Chigorin Janowski Variation caused the opponent to resign after just 15 moves. A quick, clean win that reflects the player's knack for seizing opportunity without wasting time.

Fun Facts & Quirks

  • Best time to challenge nestor0371: 7 PM, statistically their peak hour.
  • A notorious tendency to draw out games; losses drag on to an average of 75 moves, meaning nestor0371 fights to the bitter end.
  • Favorite move: neck-snapping Nxd7 in the middle game (ask them about it).
  • Can multi-task: while playing rapid games, also brewing coffee strong enough to keep a rook awake.

Whether you're facing nestor0371 for the first time or the fiftieth, prepare for an engaging duel filled with strategic depth, occasional surprises, and a pinch of good humor. After all, it’s not just about the rating—it’s the journey, the battles, and the stories that the chessboard tells.

Keep an eye on the clock at 19:00 – that’s when the magic happens.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
princiiiiiiiiiiiiii 0W / 2L / 0D
aliaeini 0W / 1L / 0D
johnoliveira7 1W / 1L / 0D
itsss_sachin 0W / 1L / 0D
mi-primera 0W / 4L / 1D
Most Played Opponents
djboypamulag 2W / 11L / 1D
rikrik007 6W / 3L / 0D
free_ak 2W / 5L / 0D
luismimaister 6W / 1L / 0D
sunny19901 3W / 3L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1245
2024 1066
Rating by Year2024202512451066YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 869W / 734L / 75D 727W / 867L / 71D 73.2
2024 1475W / 1265L / 131D 1244W / 1484L / 130D 73.1

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 8073 3824 3878 371 47.4%
Italian Game 109 53 50 6 48.6%
Englund Gambit 45 18 24 3 40.0%
Queens Gambit Accepted 41 23 17 1 56.1%
Ruy Lopez Opening Old Steinitz Defense 35 17 18 0 48.6%
Scotch Game 33 14 17 2 42.4%
Kings Pawn Opening 27 10 15 2 37.0%
Three Knights Opening 27 16 10 1 59.3%
Queens Gambit Declined Marshall Defense 25 14 10 1 56.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 23 16 7 0 69.6%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 0
Losing 10 3