Player Profile: nn1006
Meet nn1006, the not-so-average chess enthusiast who navigates the 64 squares with a mixture of cunning, strategy, and occasional caffeine-fueled blitzes. While they might not yet be storming the top grandmaster ranks, their journey through Rapid chess in 2025 has been nothing short of a rollercoaster—rising from a humble 300 peak to a respectable peak rating of 618 in June, their latest month of play.
Playing Style & Strengths
This player prefers the Rapid time control, favoring contemplation over haste, averaging roughly 49 moves per win and showing nerves of steel with a comeback rate of 66% — impressive resilience when the going gets tough! Their love for the King’s Pawn Variations and some pet favorites like the Petrovs Defense Classical Variation (where they boast almost 58% win rate) reveals a fondness for classical, battle-tested lines. But beware the dreaded Italians and the Scotch, where their win rates dip and the losses pile up like an unprotected king.
Notable Stats
- Total Rapid Games: Over 630, with a nearly even split of wins (322) and losses (296) proving that nn1006 fights to the very end.
- Longest Winning Streak: 9 games — a streak that probably involved more coffee than chess moves.
- Most Played Opponent: chip_i_bail, with whom battles have been close (winning roughly 55% of the time).
- Favorite Time to Win: Early mornings and late nights, with a stellar perfect 100% win rate at 1 AM — apparently, the quiet hours fuel the genius.
- Early Resignations: Around 6.4% of their games end early, mostly when their opponent pulls off a move they’d swear was illegal.
Memorable Recent Victory
On June 5th, 2025, nn1006 executed a masterful victory against Ryuk6Sama in the Italian Game, asserting dominance after a tense 56-move marathon that ended with a resignation. The game was a showcase of patience, precision, and a relentless queen hunting the poor black king.
Personality & Fun Facts
When not plotting checkmate, nn1006 can be found defying the laws of chess psychology, maintaining an admirable tilt factor of just 9 —meaning frustration rarely clouds their vision. They proudly hold the bizarre statistic of a 100% win rate at 1 AM, proving that some chess brains simply come alive under moonlight.
Not afraid to mix it up either — their repertoire includes a variety of openings, from Kings Pawn to the cheeky Petrovs and an occasional risky gambit. The blend of classical foundations combined with tactical flair makes every match an entertaining watch (if you can keep up).
Summary
In short, nn1006 is a Rapid aficionado with a tenacious fighting spirit and a penchant for classical openings. Their climb from the depths of 300 rating to a peak near 620 this year tells a tale of grit, growth, and maybe a lucky knight or two. Whether you face them at the board or watch from the sidelines, expect sharp positions, resilient comebacks, and games that usually go the distance.
Warning: This player may cause occasional headaches through tricky traps and unfathomable queen maneuvers.
Hi nn1006!
What you are already doing well
- Playing principled openings. Almost every game starts with 1.e4 and quick development of knights and bishops. This gives you an immediate foothold in the centre and fast piece activity.
- A good eye for forcing moves. In your recent win against ryuk6sama you combined checks, captures and threats to keep the initiative and convert a difficult rook & pawn ending. Your 53. h8=Q showed confidence in queening tactics.
- Conversion of material advantages. When you reach a winning position you are usually able to trade down and simplify calmly (see 28.Rxe3+ followed by 29.Rd3+ in the same game).
Key areas to improve
- King safety in the early middlegame.
Your only loss on 05 June was decided when White delivered 17.Qxh7# before you could neutralise threats on the dark squares: • Castling before launching pawn breaks or piece sorties would have prevented this tactic.
• Remember the “safety checklist”: after each move ask, “Are there any checks against my king?” - Avoiding premature piece exchanges.
Several losses feature trades like …Nxe4 or …Bxf3 that remove your own defenders and open lines for your opponent. Before exchanging, verify that the resulting position improves your piece activity or pawn structure. - Pawn-structure awareness.
In the game vs rizz2828 you allowed …b5 and …Rc5 to target your isolated e-pawn and weak dark squares. When you play d4/e4 set-ups, keep an eye on backwards pawns created by early captures.
Action plan for the next two weeks
- Opening tune-up. Add one solid reply to 1.e4 such as the Classical Pirc or the Scandinavian. Fewer openings = deeper understanding.
- Daily tactics (10 min). Focus on patterns with mates on h7/h2, double attacks and in-between moves (Zwischenzugs). Your rating range sees these themes constantly.
- Play “king-in-the-middle” training games. Start every game un-castled for the first 8 moves; your only goal is to castle safely without material loss. This sharpens your danger radar.
- Endgame basics. Spend one session on rook & pawn versus rook. Your win vs Ryuk6Sama was good, yet some moves (e.g., 40…Rxc3?) let the advantage slip. Knowing the theoretical drawing zones will help you convert faster.
- Track your improvement with and after 30 rapid games.
Motivation corner
Your current peak rating 705 (2025-06-12) is within reach of 650+. Keep analysing every finished game for one critical turning point and write a one-sentence lesson. Small habits compound quickly—see you at 700!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| chip_i_bail | 6W / 7L / 0D | View Games |
| izeezi | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| robbyposty20 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| blaisepereno | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| kuldeep_knights | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 146 | 655 | 242 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 200W / 181L / 12D | 194W / 185L / 16D | 49.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 84 | 40 | 44 | 0 | 47.6% |
| Elephant Gambit | 70 | 41 | 28 | 1 | 58.6% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 61 | 25 | 32 | 4 | 41.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 49 | 30 | 19 | 0 | 61.2% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 37 | 16 | 18 | 3 | 43.2% |
| Four Knights Game | 36 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 47.2% |
| Australian Defense | 29 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 58.6% |
| Amar Gambit | 28 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 64.3% |
| Scotch Game | 24 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Three Knights Opening | 23 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 39.1% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrov's Defense | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Australian Defense | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromádka Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Elephant Gambit | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Philidor Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 9 | 0 |
| Losing | 9 | 1 |