Player Profile: NINJA659
Meet NINJA659, a blitz enthusiast with a rapid-fire approach to the 64 squares and a penchant for keeping opponents on their toes. While not quite a grandmaster yet, NINJA659’s journey through the rating jungle is a thrilling rollercoaster ride—full of swift victories, brutal checkmates, and a few tough lessons.
Rating & Style
NINJA659’s peak ratings stand as a testament to their competitive edge:
- Rapid: 789 (March 2025)
- Blitz: 604 (April 2025)
- Bullet: 516 (April 2025)
- Daily: 400 (May 2025)
Despite some ups and downs—hello, losing streaks of up to 15 games!—this player keeps on swinging. Their average game length hovers around 60 moves, proving that they love a good tussle before delivering that checkmate punch.
Playing Personality
NINJA659 is not one to shy away from early resignations, but don't be fooled — they jump into the endgame with gusto, showing up around 64% of the time. The comeback rate is a whopping 73.83%, so never count this ninja out even if the pieces seem to be down. Their games tend to feature an average first capture by move 5, the perfect sweet spot between patience and aggression.
Opening Repertoire
From the Four Knights Game Scotch Variation (with a comfortable 56% win rate in rapid) to the tricky Van Geet Opening and the resilient Bishops Opening, this player experiments with a variety of openings. Beware the Nimzowitsch Defense, though — it seems to sneak up uncomfortably with a 0% win rate in rapid games!
In bullet, Nimzowitsch Defense Declined boasts a handsome 75% win rate for NINJA659, while the Four Knights Game Italian Variation also slices through with 67%. Versatility is the name of the game.
Favorite Time to Play
The “sweet spot” to challenge NINJA659? Around 11:00 AM sharp, where their win rate jumps to an impressive 66.67%. Late nights can be tricky though — the 3 AM slot doesn’t seem to favor this ninja’s moves.
Fun Facts & Stats
- Longest Winning Streak: 5 games. Not bad for a ninja who prefers to stay in the shadows!
- Longest Losing Streak: 15 games — Ouch! Even ninjas have their off days.
- Current Winning Streak: 1 game. Let’s keep the momentum going!
- White pieces win rate: ~28%. Black pieces win rate: ~32%. Slightly better in the dark side of the board!
- Early resignations occur in just 4.5% of games — this ninja fights until the bitter end.
Most Notable Rival
The_chesser38 is both a frequent and fierce opponent, with 87 games played and a nearly 50% win rate against them. That’s some spicy rivalry on the digital battlefield!
Recent Memorable Game
One of NINJA659’s latest spectacular victories was a crushing checkmate against XVenomX2 in a rapid Vienna Game Anderssen Defense. The final move? An elegant Rf8# sealing a 10-move dance of tactical brilliance.
Summary
NINJA659 may not always dominate the leaderboards, but their resilience, creativity, and knack for sharp, tactical wrestling matches make them a formidable and entertaining player. Whether grappling in blitz or darting through bullet games, this ninja’s spirit is alive and kicking—ready to strike when least expected.
