Meet octopvz: The Chess Kraken
If chess were an ocean, octopvz would be the mighty kraken lurking just beneath the surface, tentacles sprawling across Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, and Daily formats alike. Starting their voyage in 2020 with modest ratings — a Bullet rating barely touching 228 — octopvz rapidly expanded their grip, crushing opponents with a win rate of nearly 50% in Bullet games and showcasing relentless endurance with over 20,000 Bullet games played.
Known for a tactical awareness that includes a staggering 100% win rate after losing a piece (yes, every single time!), octopvz never backs down from adversity. Their comeback rate is an impressive 59%, proving that surrender is never on their octo-agenda, even if they have a cheeky 14.5% early resignation rate when the going gets tough.
Statistics & Style
- Peak Ratings: Rapid: 617, Bullet: 683, Blitz: 501, Daily: 633
- Total Games Played: Over 17,000 Bullet games, more than 10,000 Rapid and Blitz combined
- Longest Winning Streak: A magnificent 15 games, proving octopvz can crush with relentless momentum
- Playing Style: Loves to keep fighting – with nearly 36% frequency of endgames and an average of 45 moves per winning game
- White Pieces Win Rate: 50.4%, edging out a slight advantage over the black pieces at 47.5%
Psychological Profile
Octopvz’s tilt factor is a low 16, showing impressive composure in the heat of battle, despite a slight tilt towards casual games where wins drop by about 11%. Preferred battle hours are afternoon and early evening with win rates often surging above 50%, suggesting octopvz is at their best with a cup of coffee in hand and the board lit just right.
A Few Fun Facts
- Despite their fearsome resilience, octopvz has a tiny 19.3% tendency for one-sided losses – sometimes even legends have their off days!
- Favored opponents include rockyrook33 and bambu4, though octopvz's win rates against these rivals hover comically at around 16% and 27%, respectively – clearly some matches involve tentacles getting tangled.
- Also, octopvz has a playful side, forfeiting early occasionally, but when on form, can throw down moves like a tactical octopus smashing all eight limbs on the keyboard.
In short, octopvz is your friendly neighborhood chess octopus, grappling opponents with a mix of stubborn resilience, tactical wizardry, and a dash of mischief. Whether you face them in a rapid skirmish or a bullet blitz, be ready—the kraken always hunts!
