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NotKrazyW

Playing Since: 2023-06-23 (Active)

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Daily: 371
0W / 3L / 0D
Rapid: 901
125W / 109L / 18D
Blitz: 878
873W / 817L / 91D
Bullet: 397
48W / 38L / 0D

NotKrazyW: The Calculated Chess Maverick

In the mysterious realm of online chess, where knights gallop and queens reign supreme, emerges NotKrazyW—a player whose name might suggest chaos, but whose gameplay tells a different story. Far from being “crazy,” this master of moves has steadily transformed from a casual struggler into a Blitz and Rapid force to be reckoned with.

Rating and Progress

Starting off in 2023 with modest ratings—Blitz at 154, Rapid 257, and Bullet a humble 100—NotKrazyW’s love for the game truly blossomed by 2025. With a Blitz rating soaring to 432 and Rapid climbing to an impressive 398, the username has become synonymous with resilience and growth.

Playing Style & Strengths

Walking the tightrope between aggression and patience, NotKrazyW favors solid strategic battles, averaging about 47 moves to victory, proving that endurance and long-term planning are key. Interesting fact: their black pieces bring them more luck than white, boasting a respectable 51.4% win rate compared to 41.4% with white.

NotKrazyW doesn’t shy away from comebacks either, showing a remarkable 57% comeback rate and even scoring wins after losing pieces—100% of the time! Evidently, this player refuses to back down without a fight.

Opening Moves: The Secrets Revealed

While many players showcase flashy openings, NotKrazyW’s signature is “Top Secret,” an intriguingly named repertoire played 80 times in Blitz with nearly a 46% win rate. Their Scandinavian Defense variations are formidable foes, especially the Mieses Kotrc, where they win almost 70% of their games. If you see a Scandinavian coming your way, better beware!

Rivalries and Friends

NotKrazyW’s gaming journal is sprinkled with epic duels—some opponents conquered with a flawless 100% win rate, others proving less forgiving. Frequent foes like axh2315 might have gotten the upper hand occasionally, but for every defeat, there’s a story of fiery determination.

The Human Behind the Pieces

Beyond just clicks and clock pressure, NotKrazyW battles psychological dragons too. Their “Tilt Factor” is relatively low at 7, meaning mood swings might knock them down briefly, but never out. Curiously, their performance dips about 20% when playing rated games versus casual, perhaps a sign that they’re a true warrior when nobody’s watching.

In Conclusion

NotKrazyW’s journey is a testament to progress, resilience, and a pinch of mystery. A player who’s far from crazy but all about calculated risks and steely comebacks, they remind us all that chess—like life—is a marathon of mind, mood, and moves. So next time you see a “Top Secret” opening on the board, remember: underneath the calm exterior lies a fierce contender ready to make history, one move at a time.


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Feedback for NotKrazyW

Great work on your recent games — you show strong attacking instincts and a good understanding of common tactical motifs, often finishing with decisive checkmates. Here are some specific observations and suggestions to help you improve further:

Strengths

  • Opening Knowledge: You have a solid grasp of popular openings like the Scandinavian Defense, Vienna Game, and Italian Game, and you're comfortable developing pieces rapidly. Keep reinforcing your opening repertoire as it lays a strong foundation.
  • Effective Tactics: Your games show an ability to spot tactical opportunities quickly, with checkmates delivered smoothly, such as the quick mate in your Scandinavian and Vienna games.
  • Piece Activity: You prioritize developing your knights and bishops effectively, putting pressure on your opponents early in the game.
  • Use of Pins and Checks: You use forcing moves like checks and pins to keep your opponents under pressure, capitalizing on their awkward piece placements.

Opportunities for Improvement

  • King Safety and Awareness: In your losses, the kings sometimes become exposed or vulnerable to quick attacks. Make sure to review your pawn structure around the king and avoid unnecessary piece exchanges that weaken your defense.
  • Endgame Technique: Although you finish games decisively when ahead tactically, practicing basic endgame principles and pawn promotion techniques could increase your conversion rate in closer games.
  • Time Management: Pay attention to your clock, especially in critical moments. Try to balance speed with accuracy to avoid time pressure blunders.
  • Positional Play: Expand your study to include more about controlling key squares and improving piece coordination beyond tactics. This can help in games where immediate attacks are not available.

Next Steps

  • Review your losses carefully, especially the games where your king was checkmated, to understand what tactical patterns allowed your opponent to break through.
  • Practice puzzles focusing on mating nets and defensive resources to sharpen both your attacking and defensive awareness.
  • Study endgame fundamentals such as king and pawn endings, and learn common checkmate patterns like the two-rook mate and queen vs. king.
  • Keep playing regularly and analyze your games — both wins and losses — to identify recurring themes and make targeted improvements.

You're on a great path with your dynamic style — keep up this consistency, and you'll see your chess improve steadily! If you want, we can review specific games in depth to find practical improvements.



🆚 Opponent Insights

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deadeye1021 1W / 1L / 0D View
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Most Played Opponents
axh2315 6W / 8L / 2D View Games
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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 444 910 884 371
2023 100 154 257 400
Rating by Year20232025910100YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 478W / 408L / 43D 458W / 430L / 51D 61.9
2023 2W / 7L / 2D 5W / 10L / 2D 34.5

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 25 12 11 2 48.0%
Dresden Opening: The Goblin 24 11 13 0 45.8%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation 15 7 5 3 46.7%
Scotch Game 14 7 5 2 50.0%
Australian Defense 14 6 7 1 42.9%
Scandinavian Defense 13 9 3 1 69.2%
Philidor Defense 12 7 5 0 58.3%
Amar Gambit 10 4 4 2 40.0%
Four Knights Game 10 4 4 2 40.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 9 2 7 0 22.2%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Dresden Opening: The Goblin 172 95 70 7 55.2%
Scandinavian Defense 135 76 49 10 56.3%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 114 61 49 4 53.5%
Australian Defense 95 44 49 2 46.3%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 87 39 45 3 44.8%
Scotch Game 81 35 44 2 43.2%
Philidor Defense 53 25 24 4 47.2%
Barnes Defense 50 24 24 2 48.0%
Elephant Gambit 50 20 26 4 40.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation 46 23 20 3 50.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 12 7 5 0 58.3%
Bishop's Opening 10 6 4 0 60.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 8 5 3 0 62.5%
Australian Defense 8 5 3 0 62.5%
French Defense 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Dresden Opening: The Goblin 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Scotch Game 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Three Knights Opening 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Center Game 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Petrov's Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 1
Losing 8 0
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