Player Profile: NGarcia_97
Meet NGarcia_97, a relentless seeker of checkmates and occasional victim of their own bold gambits. With a keen eye on rapid games and a flair for the unexpected, this player embraces every twist and turn of the 64-square battlefield with equal parts passion and humor.
Rating Rollercoaster 🎢
NGarcia_97's prowess shines brightest in Daily chess, boasting a peak rating of 772, where patience and devotion pay off. Their rapid games are no less impressive, peaking at 622, proving they can think on their feet even when the clock ticks down. Blitz and Bullet, however, showed moments of struggle (a respectable peak of 456 and 334, respectively), reminding us that sometimes speed can lead to speedy mistakes.
Style & Strategy
Averaging about 57 moves per game, NGarcia_97 clearly enjoys a full battle rather than quick skirmishes. Their endgame frequency clocks in at over 56%, showcasing remarkable endurance and tactical patience. The comeback rate is a staggering 74.46%, so don't count them out when down a piece; they're the proverbial chess cat with nine lives.
The Opening Book 📚
NGarcia_97 is quite the connoisseur of openings, with impressive win streaks in some of the classics:
- Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening: 100% win rate in Blitz (2/2 games!). Apparently, knights really know how to party here.
- Queens Gambit Declined Albin Countergambit: 100% blitz success!
- Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation: Another flawless performance in Blitz.
- Rapid games reveal a love for the Kings Pawn Opening, holding a respectable ~55% win rate.
Though some openings like Petrovs Defense in Blitz have been a tough nut to crack (0% win rate over 5 games), NGarcia_97 shows no fear in trying out a variety of lines.
Recent Battles: Tales from the Board
Victory dances happen with style! Here's a gem from a recent game on June 8, 2025, where NGarcia_97 delivered a ruthless checkmate using the Queens Gambit Declined Albin Countergambit. A real chess thriller lasting 55 moves filled with back-and-forth tactical fireworks.
1. d4 d5 2. c4 e5 3. cxd5 exd4 4. Qxd4 c5 5. d6 cxd4 6. Nf3 Qxd6 7. e4 Qc5 8. Na3 Qa5+ 9. Bd2 Qe5 10. Nxe5 Bxa3 11. bxa3 Nf6 12. Bb5+ Bd7 13. Bxd7+ Nfxd7 14. O-O Nxe5 15. f4 Nd3 16. Rf3 Nc5 17. Bb4 Nbd7 18. Bxc5 Nxc5 19. Rd1 Rd8 20. e5 Ne4 21. Rfd3 Nc3 22. Rxd4 Nxd1 23. Rxd8+ Kxd8 24. Kf1 Re8 25. Ke2 Nc3+ 26. Kd3 Nxa2 27. Ke4 f6 28. g4 fxe5 29. fxe5 g6 30. h4 h6 31. g5 hxg5 32. hxg5 Nc3+ 33. Kd4 Nb5+ 34. Kd5 Nxa3 35. e6 b5 36. Ke5 b4 37. Kf6 b3 38. Kxg6 Rxe6+ 39. Kf5 Re1 40. g6 Rf1+ 41. Kg5 Rg1+ 42. Kh6 b2 43. g7 b1=Q 44. g8=Q+ Rxg8 45. Kh5 Qb6 46. Kh4 Re8 47. Kg4 Kc8 48. Kf4 Qb4+ 49. Kf3 Qe4+ 50. Kf2 Qe3+ 51. Kg2 Re4 52. Kf1 Qe2+ 53. Kg1 Re3 54. Kh1 Qd2 55. Kg1 Re1#
The Good, The Bad, and The Tilted
Nobody wins 'em all, and NGarcia_97 knows that well. With a longest winning streak of 11 games, they can ride a hot streak like a champ. But beware the longest losing streak of 10 — proof that even the best have their off days. With a modest tilt factor of 10, this player likely bottles frustration better than most.
Playing Hours & Lucky Moments
The prime time for NGarcia_97 is around 1 PM (13:00), boasting a win rate of around 66.67% at that hour. Who needs morning coffee when you have chess openings that zing at lunchtime?
A Social Beast on the Board
With tons of wins against many opponents — especially jsparra96 with a clean 4-0 record — NGarcia_97 isn't shy about making friends on the battlefield. Unfortunately, some like miguelsteiner are more of a nemesis, with a tough 0-51 record. Here's hoping for a future upset!
Final Thoughts
Whether it's a checkmate delivered with flair or a spectacular comeback from the jaws of defeat, NGarcia_97 plays with heart, humor, and enough variety in openings to keep their opponents guessing — and occasionally scratching their heads. A player worth watching, cheering for, and maybe even challenging (but only if you're feeling brave).
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| miguelsteiner | 0W / 51L / 0D | View Games |
| jsparra96 | 4W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| cools385 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| mugik28 | 1W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
| rookon_1 | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 334 | 251 | 533 | 749 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 153W / 176L / 17D | 154W / 181L / 14D | 58.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 53 | 29 | 24 | 0 | 54.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 49 | 22 | 25 | 2 | 44.9% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 48 | 20 | 27 | 1 | 41.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 35 | 16 | 18 | 1 | 45.7% |
| Petrovs Defense | 34 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 47.1% |
| Philidor Defense | 28 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 39.3% |
| Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System | 21 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 38.1% |
| Petrovs Defense Classical Variation | 17 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 41.2% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Center Game | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense Old Sicilian Variation | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 58.3% |
| Petrovs Defense | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Italian Game | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Variation | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 1 |