NicTic13: The Calculated Casual
In the sprawling universe of online chess, NicTic13 is a name that evokes a mixture of admiration and “Wait, did they just resign?” moments. With a peak rapid rating of 775 earned in early 2023, NicTic13 prefers the slightly slower pace of rapid chess, where there's enough time to plot a cunning trap—or accidentally blunder a bishop.
Playing Style & Stats
NicTic13's style is an adventurous blend of determination and occasional early resignations (~8.5%). Their games often feature a high endgame frequency (over 67%), proving they love the tension right up to the 50+ move mark—probably because that's when most decisive blunders happen. While playing the white pieces, NicTic13 wins about 30% of the time, but strangely performs even better as black with a 34% win rate—perhaps a nod to a defensive warrior mentality.
Favorite Openings
Our intrepid player enjoys a wide variety of openings, with the kings pawn opening taking the crown in rapid format (14 games). However, the real magic happens with less popular defenses like the Nimzowitsch Defense in blitz games, boasting a 100% win record there (albeit in a single game - but hey, who's counting?). The French Defense also seems a solid weapon, nurturing a respectable 40% win rate in rapid matches.
Highs, Lows, and Tilt
2023 was a rollercoaster: NicTic13 had a longest winning streak of 5 games but also a not-so-pretty 12-game losing streak lurking in the shadows. This shows resilience and an enduring love for the game, despite the occasional psychological tilt (12% tilt factor, which is to say: a normal human with normal chess frustrations).
Notable Victories and Defeats
One of NicTic13's most satisfying wins came on March 7th, 2023, with a classic checkmate against a formidable opponent, VictorTomce, in a Queens Pawn Opening. This game demonstrated tactical prowess and a knack for turning pressure into victory.
Losses sometimes come on time trouble, as seen against Ramiro_Caramelo in November 2023, showing that even the best occasionally mismanage the ticking clock—a cruel nemesis to all bullet and blitz warriors.
Personality Snapshot
NicTic13 is the quintessential chess weekend warrior, with peak playtime and win rates around Tuesdays and Thursdays, and a special affinity for late evening battles around 9 PM when the brain is firing on caffeine and stubbornness. Love for complex endgames, occasional early bows, and a willingness to mix it up against higher-rated opponents with a respectable fighting spirit.
In sum, NicTic13 is a passionate, persevering player who embraces the beautiful chaos of chess — a player who might just resign early but will also deliver a smashing checkmate when it counts.