NewManiak: The Brave Gambit Gladiator
Emerging from the depths of Rapid battles and darting through the blitzkrieg of Bullet duels, NewManiak is a chess player who embodies both the thrill of the opening sacrifice and the agony of a hard-fought endgame. With a peak Rapid rating of 847 and a Bullet high soaring over 1000, this warrior’s chessboard stories are as colorful as their opening repertoire.
Style & Strategy
Specializing in quick, tactical play, NewManiak favors the bold Owens Defense in Rapid games, boasting a spicy 75% win-rate – proving that being a bit unconventional sometimes pays off! They also have a soft spot for the Center Game, crushing foes in 83% of encounters, and aren’t afraid to dance with the Danish Gambit—although sometimes that dance ends a bit awkwardly with only a 16% success rate.
However, this fearless challenger balances aggression with resilience, as seen by an impressive Longest Winning Streak of 12 games and a comeback rate hitting nearly 72%, meaning even when the chips are down, NewManiak almost always bares their teeth.
A Record of Glorious Battles
- Rapid: 97 wins, 91 losses, 7 draws
- Blitz: 5 wins, 6 losses, 3 draws
- Bullet: 28 wins, 40 losses, 5 draws
Notable is NewManiak’s ability to take down opponents across the board, often by bold play and timely sacrifices. Their peerless psychological resilience shines with a tilt factor of 9 and a peculiar knack for performing best right at midnight (or 00:00 hours) — when the moon is high, so might the wins be.
Signature Moments
One of NewManiak’s most recent triumphs immortalizes a game against vitaliy1777asd where strategic pawn captures and lethal bishop play secured a win by game abandonment after a fierce
, a textbook example of positional pressure and tactical punch.Personality & Quirks
Despite facing fierce opposition, NewManiak greets defeat with a mix of gritted teeth and chuckles—having suffered an inevitable 9-game losing streak at one point, no less. They tend to resign early in about 4.4% of their games, demonstrating a practical mind that prefers saving energy for the next fight rather than suffering a prolonged losing battle.
Interestingly, victory rates soar higher on Tuesdays and lowest on Thursdays and Fridays, making NewManiak possibly the world's best mid-week warrior and weekend casualizer. Hours like 21:00 and 0:00 are magic times for them—the witching hours for checkmates and victories!
Future Prospects
With dedication to their preferred Rapid format and a steadily improving playstyle, NewManiak is on track to break new rating barriers and expand their opening arsenal. Will the Owens Defense keep being their secret weapon, or will they surprise us with another tactical gem? We can't wait to see!
Stay tuned and watch the board carefully—NewManiak just might be planning a daring gambit next.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| koppiol | 5W / 0L / 2D | View Games |
| pablojuanxd1 | 1W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| penesaurio04 | 4W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| pandealer | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| axelbarre20 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 694 | 341 | 461 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66W / 67L / 8D | 64W / 70L / 7D | 58.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 46.1% |
| Owens Defense | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Sicilian Defense | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| Center Game | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Danish Gambit | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16.7% |
| French Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scotch Game | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro Kann Defense | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Owens Defense | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Scotch Game Goring Double Pawn Sacrifice Variation | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Danish Gambit | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Blackmar Gambit | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Kings Gambit Declined Queens Knight Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| French Defense Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Steinitz Attack Symmetrical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Undefined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Blackmar Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense French Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Modern Defense Norwegian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 12 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |