Chess Profile: NSRV
NSRV is the chess world's not-so-secret weapon, known for a penchant for multiple openings and a somewhat unpredictable rollercoaster ride in ratings. Starting from modest beginnings back in 2016 with a Blitz rating of 690, NSRV has kept the chessboard burning through 2023, 2024, and now 2025, maintaining solid ratings in Rapid (~750) and Blitz (~670).
Playing Style & Strengths
Beware the early resignation rate of around 17%–sometimes NSRV knows when the game has lost its charms and gracefully (or not-so-gracefully) throws in the towel. But don't mistake that for weak sauce: a staggering 66% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece reveal a fierce tenacity. Losing pieces? No problem. NSRV turns those moments into spectacular victories.
When it comes to the endgame, NSRV doesn't shy away—about 40% of games reach the final battlefield, often with an average of 55 moves per win, suggesting patience and persistence. If you want to outlast NSRV, you'd better bring your A-game and a comfy chair.
Opening Favorites
NSRV has a taste for the adventurous, with a good chunk of games played using the Queens Pawn Opening, Chigorin Variation and the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack in both Rapid and Blitz formats. The win rates hover around 45-59%, proving NSRV knows their way around tricky lines. Modern Defense fans beware: NSRV has clocked nearly a thousand games there too, with nearly half turning into wins.
Performance & Stats
- Rapid: Played over 1,900 games with a nearly even split in wins and losses (917 wins to 950 losses), and a smattering of draws.
- Blitz: Almost 3,000 games, with win and loss counts neck and neck (1442 wins vs 1452 losses) - proof NSRV loves the fast and furious!
- Bullet: A one-off venture resulting in a loss; maybe NSRV isn't quite ready to bullet the bullet.
Psychological Notes
NSRV is fairly resilient, boasting a tilt factor of just 9—definitely not the type to smash the keyboard after a loss. Winning rated games more than casual ones by 48%, clearly shows classical nerves under pressure, but casual games might contain fewer snacks. Time to optimize snack choices?
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 12 games—that’s nearly a fortnight of flawless chess wizardry!
- NSRV’s win rate varies wildly by hour, peaking at an impressive 64.7% during midnight—which is probably best described as The Witching Hour of Chess.
- White pieces yield a slightly better win percentage (49.14%) than black (47.3%), but with NSRV around the board, both colors hold no comfort zone.
Summary
Whether it's a slow siege or a fast-fire Blitz brawl, NSRV is a fighter with a dash of unpredictability, a pinch of perseverance, and just enough sarcasm to keep opponents guessing. Not the grandmaster on paper, but definitely a grandmaster of amusing moments and comebacks. Watch this space—and maybe prepare your snacks.
