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oar289

Playing Since: 2023-03-15 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 571
9W / 10L / 0D
Rapid: 851
432W / 409L / 53D
Blitz: 444
1089W / 1085L / 61D
Bullet: 165
18W / 25L / 0D

Meet oar289: The Chess Explorer

Once upon a time in the lands of 400-600 ELO range, a player named oar289 embarked on an epic chess journey filled with tactical surprises, occasional blunders, and a whole lot of heart.

With a blitz rating that has seen highs of 678 and lows dipping to 132 (talk about rollercoaster rides!), oar289 has played over 1,500 blitz games, holding a nearly balanced win-loss record of 756 to 748. Not just a blitz enthusiast, they’ve dabbled in bullet, rapid, and daily games, showcasing versatility and a stubborn refusal to let that pesky bullet rating stay low.

Speaking of rapid, this is where oar289 shines brightest, boasting a peak rapid rating of 844 and maintaining an impressive ~48% win rate across almost 900 games. And while daily chess has fewer battles logged, they hold onto a solid 50% win rate – not bad for leisurely matches that probably include coffee breaks.

Their playing style is anything but boring. With about 5% early resignations (sometimes rulers must simply accept defeat), and an average of around 50 moves per win, oar289 likes to drag the game through thick and thin. Their endgame frequency? Over half the time, proving they’re not afraid to slug it out till the last bishop drops.

Here's a fun fact: When down a piece, oar289 channels their inner phoenix, turning setbacks into glorious comebacks with a 100% win rate after losing a piece. The psychological resilience is real, but beware—tilt strikes roughly 11% of the time, keeping the chess gods entertained.

oar289 tends to perform best on Saturdays (winning nearly 56% of games) and strikes when the clock hits noon with a stellar 67% win rate at 12 PM. Night owls might catch some tough games though; wins drop to around 37% at 11 PM.

Opponents beware: oar289 holds a mysterious 'Top Secret' opening repertoire that has netted them nearly 49% win rates in blitz, and a respectable 40% in bullet games. Perhaps “Top Secret” means even oar289 isn’t quite sure what’s coming next.

Off the board, oar289’s record reads like a saga of rivalries and victories, with a current winning streak of 3 and a longest unbeaten run of 11 games — proof that stubbornness and maybe some luck go a long way.

Overall, oar289 is the kind of player who embodies the spirit of chess: a mix of passion, resilience, and just the right amount of unpredictability. So next time you venture into the arena with oar289, prepare for a battle that might last 50 moves or more, peppered with tactical fireworks and a dash of humor.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
erkingalymovich 0W / 1L / 0D
lematt1923 1W / 0L / 1D
clevelandmade 0W / 1L / 0D
anxietyhugs 0W / 1L / 0D
jaishreeram_05 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
buckshotroberts2 12W / 22L / 0D
bestknigjtpeave 1W / 13L / 0D
odrodr 9W / 0L / 0D
Alex Nanev 0W / 5L / 0D
daisrful 3W / 0L / 2D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 147 492
2024 110 562 844 571
2023 285 416 815 571
Rating by Year202320242025844110YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 73W / 85L / 6D 84W / 75L / 3D 58.4
2024 187W / 183L / 14D 187W / 187L / 15D 58.6
2023 371W / 346L / 26D 351W / 353L / 34D 52.3

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 1531 746 743 42 48.7%
Van t Kruijs Opening 38 22 16 0 57.9%
French Defense Knight Variation 12 5 7 0 41.7%
French Defense Normal Variation 9 3 6 0 33.3%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 9 4 5 0 44.4%
Scandinavian Defense 6 3 2 1 50.0%
French Defense Kings Indian Attack 5 3 1 1 60.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 4 2 2 0 50.0%
French Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
French Defense Reti Spielmann Attack 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 32 13 19 0 40.6%
French Defense Normal Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 893 431 409 53 48.3%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 20 10 10 0 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 1
Losing 11 0