About :)
Meet :) — a dedicated chess enthusiast whose favorite battlefield is the blitz time control. Known for a balanced style mixing “early resignations” (only about 26% of games) with quite frequent endgame battles, with an average game length around 47 moves for wins, this player loves a fast-paced slugfest.
Their chess journey started modestly in 2016, steadily climbing the ranks and peaking at an impressive 1985 in Bullet chess by May 2023, with a notch close behind at 1900 in Blitz in August 2023, and a competitive 1599 in Rapid. Daily chess might be a slower pace but they've shown solid combat with a peak over 1500.
Playing Style & Strengths
:) is a blitz aficionado who enjoys tactical skirmishes and capitalizes on comebacks with a notable 59% comeback rate after losing positions. With solid resilience, they often shrug off lost pieces to wrestle victory from the jaws of defeat nearly half the time.
- Average Moves per Win: 47
- Average Moves per Loss: 48
- White pieces win rate: 63%
- Black pieces win rate: 43%
- Preferred time to play: Around 10 PM, when the neurons come alive.
Opening Repertoire Highlights
Known for a lively opening repertoire to surprise foes, some of :)'s favorites include:
- Amar Gambit – winning nearly 59% of the time in Bullet battles.
- Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation – an unusual weapon with a near 60% win rate.
- Scandinavian Defense – a trusted opening with over 57% win rate in Bullet.
- French Defense – ranked just below 50% in Bullet but a serious contender in Daily with a 76.6% win rate.
- Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit – stealthy and effective, winning over 59% in Bullet.
The player isn’t shy about mixing in other variations like the Barnes Defense or London System Poisoned Pawn when the occasion calls for flair and practical surprise.
Battle-Tested and Resilient
With over 6000+ Bullet games played and nearly 3200 wins, :) is a fierce competitor who knows how to handle pressure and hold nerves during wild, fast-paced games. Their winning streak reached an impressive 35 games once, showing a streak of chess excellence worthy of applause.
The player also battles ferociously against frequent opponents like ian1111, with a strong 63% win record — showing that no rival can rest easy when facing them.
A Fun Tidbit
Interestingly, :) has a little quirk — the times between 6AM to 9AM are clearly their kryptonite with win rates around 10% or less. On the flip side, late-night sessions produce champions! Whether it’s the mystery of the moonlight or just extra coffee, one thing is for sure: challenge them around 10 PM, and be prepared for an intense fight!