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novice_71

Playing Since: 2017-09-10 (Active)

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Rapid: 1317
5215W / 5226L / 489D
Blitz: 1053
1W / 1L / 0D

Profile Summary: novice_71

Meet novice_71, a persistent chess enthusiast who’s proudly earned their stripes on the battlefield of 5,673 rapid games since 2022. Rising steadily from a humble 631 rating minimum to a peak of 1441 in May 2025, this player embodies the true spirit of “climbing the ladder,” one strategic pawn push at a time.

Despite the username hinting at a beginner’s journey, novice_71’s statistics tell a tale of resilience and growth. With a nearly even split of wins and losses (3680 wins to 3653 losses) and a respectable draw tally, this player is no stranger to nail-biting finishes. Their longest winning streak? A solid 11 games, proving that once they get the momentum, watch out!

A lover of surprises, novice_71 frequently dances through their opponents’ defenses using an intriguingly mysterious opening dubbed “Top Secret” — over 7,400 games played and nearly 50% win rate there. Whether unleashing the Scandinavian Defense (their latest *victory* on May 31, 2025!) or dabbling in the classic Italian Game, they enjoy the variety of chess’s rich opening repertoire.

Fun fact: novice_71 tends to play their best chess in the morning hours around 10 AM, boasting the highest win rates then — guess that’s when the coffee hits and the neurons fire perfectly! Their tactical flair shines with a comeback rate of nearly 70%, meaning even when down a piece, they fight tooth and nail to turn the tides; sadly, the psychological tilt factor of 13 suggests some post-defeat mood swings — who isn’t human?

Not one to quit easily, novice_71 resigns early only 0.74% of the time, preferring to wrestle their opponents down to the wire, averaging about 68 moves per win — enough to keep spectators entertained and opponents sweating. Whether wielding white or black pieces, their win rates hover neatly around 48%, showing a balanced competitive spirit.

Off the board, novice_71 has a curious history of facing rivals like eveseidel the most (33 times!), engaging in plenty of battles and forging a reputation as a worthy adversary. Their games are a rich mix of classical patience and tactical skirmishes, punctuated by occasional fireworks that lead to exciting decisive finishes.

So, who is novice_71? A name that suggests inexperience but a heart overflowing with determination, strategy, and the unyielding desire to improve one move at a time. Whether you face them at the virtual board or cheer from the sidelines, remember: this novice just might surprise you!

Most Recent Triumph

On May 31, 2025, novice_71 showcased their skill in a rapid game against Aliagh2, conquering with the Scandinavian Defense (Mieses-Kotrc Variation). The battle lasted 56 moves, culminating in a resignation victory — a textbook finish featuring clever positioning and endgame mastery.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
prashant341 0W / 1L / 0D View
kleinfisher 1W / 0L / 0D View
nybee01 1W / 0L / 0D View
explarragh 0W / 1L / 0D View
melocomotodo2 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
eveseidel 31W / 0L / 2D View Games
juliasesar 16W / 12L / 0D View Games
aabrakadaabraa 17W / 8L / 0D View Games
poppy195 11W / 12L / 1D View Games
chillymaster2 8W / 14L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1386
2024 1320
2023 1202
2022 1264
2017 1053
Rating by Year2017202220232024202513861202YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 422W / 428L / 48D 414W / 427L / 45D 69.6
2024 535W / 527L / 48D 533W / 528L / 53D 71.0
2023 796W / 786L / 62D 764W / 818L / 74D 67.7
2022 148W / 105L / 10D 154W / 109L / 6D 62.1
2017 1W / 0L / 0D 0W / 1L / 0D 56.0

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 7407 3561 3521 325 48.1%
Owens Defense 130 59 68 3 45.4%
Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation 43 17 20 6 39.5%
Philidor Defense 23 15 6 2 65.2%
French Defense Knight Variation 21 8 10 3 38.1%
Italian Game 20 11 8 1 55.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 16 11 4 1 68.8%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 16 9 6 1 56.2%
Caro Kann Defense 14 4 9 1 28.6%
Giuoco Piano Game Main Line Giuoco Pianissimo Variation 9 5 3 1 55.6%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 2 1 1 0 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 0
Losing 13 1
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