Known by the username nowords123, this chess enthusiast has steadily climbed the ranks with a particular fondness for Rapid chess. Balancing strategy with stamina, nowords123 thrives in rapid time controls, boasting a peak Rapid rating of 1896 as of November 2024. Though not one to shy away from Blitz or Bullet games, Rapid chess is clearly their stage.
Playing Style and Strengths
nowords123 demonstrates a balanced and thoughtful playing style:
Patient Endgame Player: With an endgame frequency of over 60%, they show a strong preference for closing battles on solid footing.
Tactical Awareness: An impressive 70% comeback rate proves resilience, while handling disadvantages with a 50% win rate after losing a piece.
Opening Repertoire: Favorites include aggressive and control openings such as the Bishop’s Opening, French Winawer variations, and London System setups, showing both tactical and strategic preferences.
Preferred First Move: The good ol' king’s favorite, 1.e4, is the go-to choice most years.
Memorable Achievements
Longest Winning Streak: An 8-game victory spree (yes, the magic happens!).
Peak Blitz Rating: 1763 in November 2024.
Best Rapid Performance: Scored 1896 rating peak with a strong winning rate near 62%.
Consistent Improvement: From an initial Blitz rating of 1230 in 2021 to 1736 in late 2024.
Competitions and Opponents
nowords123 enjoys a healthy competitive spirit:
Most frequent rival: kingslayersloan — with 124 games played, achieving nearly 55% wins.
Strong records prevail against multiple opponents such as michaelkeis and jesustorres04, boasting 100% win rates.
Loves a challenge but is not immune to the tilt — a tilt factor of 7 means sometimes games can get personal!
Fun Facts
Game length averages around 58 moves, suggesting even after all the blunders, they love a good story ending.
At 3 PM is their prime time to play—if you see them online then, watch out!
Quit early only about 4% of games—shows some grit and passion for the full contest.
Summary
Overall, nowords123 is a dedicated Rapid chess aficionado with tenacity and tactical skill. Whether bouncing back from tough positions or opening with sharp gambits like the Bishop’s Opening and French Winawer, they bring both humor and heart to the board. Expect exciting clashes, sometimes long battles, and maybe a quip or two!
Coach Chesswick
Coach's Advice
It's been a while since you played. Play a few more games so we have more positions to review — then I can provide you with clearer, more actionable advice.
