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.
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
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| petr2208 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| kingslayer_92 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| aks_124 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| zacgalaxy7 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| flyingdutchman6 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| flomrt74 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| cika_jova_zmaj1 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| deadeye1021 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View |
| magnumwearinmagnus | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| mrozdennnnnn | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| axh2315 | 6W / 8L / 2D | View Games |
| gravitydexs | 6W / 7L / 1D | View Games |
| baburmadur | 2W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
| colinquerry | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| idjdndisola | 3W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 444 | 910 | 884 | 371 |
| 2023 | 100 | 154 | 257 | 400 |
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 |