okaystudent

Overview

okaystudent is a friendly, slightly mischievous chess hobbyist who prefers the slow-burn strategy of Daily games. They mix solid positional thinking with sudden bursts of tactical curiosity — and occasionally a dramatic blunder that becomes a legendary chat line. Their preferred arena is Daily chess, where patience and long-term planning pay off.

• Username: okaystudent
• Preferred time control: Daily
• Active years highlighted: 2023–2025

Playing Style & Tendencies

okaystudent tends to finish decisively: wins are shorter than losses on average, suggesting creative fighting play that sometimes backfires in long endgames. White games have been notably stronger than Black for them, and they do best in the early afternoon — around 13:00 — when the coffee (or tea) is just right.

• Endgame frequency: often reaches endgames (roughly 40% of games)
• Average decisive game length: mid-to-late game — typically 40–60 moves
• Best time of day: 13:00 (prime puzzle-solving hours)

Openings & Favorite Lines

okaystudent is not tied to a single opening identity — they dabble. The Amazon Attack has been a particularly joyful weapon, producing flawless mini-masters when it connects. They also face (and occasionally fall to) classic defenses like the London System and the Caro‑Kann.

• Amazon Attack — excellent results (clean wins when it works) — Amazon Attack
• London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — mixed results
• Caro-Kann, Ruy Lopez, Bishop's Opening — regular experimentation

Notable Milestones

okaystudent has seen steady moments of growth and a clear peak late in 2025. Highlights include a strong October 2025 run and several comfortable wins against familiar opponents.

• Career highlight (Daily): 945 (2025-10-09) reached in October 2025 — a proud day for the homework-and-chess balance.
• Longest winning streak: 6 games — showed uncanny focus.
• Current run: learning from a short two-game losing streak and plotting a comeback.

Memorable Opponents & Records

Some opponents keep popping up on okaystudent’s board — either as friendly rivals or recurring puzzle tests.

• Most-played opponent: beastatchess123401 — a small rivalry: 2 wins, 0 losses.
• Notable tough matchups: rafaelkenitiichikawa (a nemesis with 0–2 record vs okaystudent).
• Friendly scoreboard: solid wins vs lauryp, ta_ny, and pacman_attack.

Example Game (short illustrative sequence)

Here’s a compact demonstration of okaystudent’s taste for classical development followed by a probing kingside effort:

Fun Facts & Trivia

• Likes experimenting with offbeat openings (Barnes walkers beware).
• Has a soft spot for the Amazon Attack — it’s their signature “surprise” weapon.
• Tilt factor is lowish; okaystudent learns quickly from losses and comes back curious rather than bitter.

Where to Watch Progress

Track progress and recent games on the Daily ladder — and keep an eye on those October surges. For terminology and openings, check these quick links:

• Opening primer: London System
• Signature line: Amazon Attack