Profile: norman_norman
Known in the chess world as norman_norman, this player is a true gladiator on the 64 squares. With a career full of epic battles across Blitz, Bullet, Daily, and Rapid formats, norman_norman fights fiercely, mixing gritty determination with moments of sheer brilliance.
Rating Highlights
- Peak Blitz rating: 500 (January 2021) — a strong start on the fast-paced battlefield.
- Peak Bullet rating: 640 (May 2022) — speedy and sharp when the clock is sprinting.
- Peak Daily rating: 855 (August 2024) — shows exceptional patience and strategy when given time.
- Peak Rapid rating: 634 (March 2023) — balanced play with a nice blend of speed and precision.
Playing Style & Stats
norman_norman is a stubborn tactician, refusing to give up with a remarkable 73.5% comeback rate after losing material! Early resignations happen about 17% of the time, proving an occasional pragmatic streak (who wants to prolong the agony?). Endgames occur frequently (~31%), with an average of 45 moves per win showcasing thoughtful, strategic play.
His confidence shines brighter with the white pieces (49.3% win rate) than with black (45.5%). Interestingly, the biggest challenges come against higher-rated opponents where the win rate drops, but against lower-rated challengers norman_norman dominates with a solid 70% win rate — no mercy here!
Opening Repertoire
Known for mastering the Queen's Pawn Opening and various flavors of the French Defense, norman_norman mixes classical foundations with a few cheeky gambits like the Englund Gambit. For example, in blitz games, his best win rate (66.7%) comes with the Queen's Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense, proving he knows how to set traps and keep opponents on their toes.
Recent Highlights
In an exciting recent game on May 29, 2025, norman_norman crushed the opposition using the Queen's Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation, ending the game with a flashy Bxa8 — snatching material and pride! Although not all days bring victory (we all have off days), norman_norman’s resilience is admirable, bouncing back quickly and ready for the next battle.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Best time to challenge norman_norman? Around 9 AM — apparently mornings are better than nights, though surprising bursts of brilliance also sneak in at 5 AM and 1 AM.
- Current longest winning streak: 13 games, just as long as the longest losing streak — talk about a rollercoaster!
- Psychological tilt factor is modest (13%), so norman_norman rarely lets nerves get the better of the board.
- Average moves to victory clock in at around 45, suggesting well-fought, strategic battles rather than quick knockouts.
Summary
To sum it up, norman_norman isn’t just a chess player — they are a resilient and crafty competitor who has navigated the high-speed thrills of Bullet to the slow burns of Daily chess. Whether squeezing victories in endgames or launching surprising gambits, norman_norman brings entertainment, challenge, and a touch of unpredictability to every match.
Keep your eye on this player — losses sting, wins dazzle, and every game tells a story on the battlefield of the mind.
