Profile Summary: otis3008
Meet otis3008, a resilient and steadily improving chess warrior whose journey through the 64 squares is a saga of persistence and occasional glory. While their rating might not yet shake grandmaster halls, every loss is but a prelude to a comeback—because with an impressive 86.2% comeback rate, giving up is not part of their repertoire.
With a peak rapid rating touching 971 in early 2023 and a more recent peak of 880 in 2025, otis3008’s chess skills have had their ups and downs — much like the tides or their coffee intake before a match. Their steady performance in rapid games, shown through nearly 5,000 games played, displays a balanced approach with a near-even win-loss record, carefully sprinkled with draws whenever the position calls for some dramatic suspense.
otis3008’s playing style is the chess equivalent of a marathon runner with a sneaky flair for the unexpected. Boasting an average win length of around 66 moves, they clearly don’t shy from grinding out those tense, multi-layered endgames. Indeed, they frequently find themselves in endgames — over 67% of their games involve endgame battles — proving stamina and strategy are their trusty sidekicks.
Equipped with a psychological tilt factor of just 10, otis3008 manages to keep cool even when the board gets fiery. Their best hour? Around 1 PM, when the caffeine and concentration perfectly collide.
Their repertoire features a delightfully mysterious opening often labeled “Top Secret,” dominating with nearly 5,700 rapid games — a strategy so cryptic even the chess engines squint in confusion. When venturing out of the shadows, otis3008 favors solid classics like the Queen’s Gambit Accepted and Pirc Defense, showing a preference for both strategic complexity and tactical opportunity.
When it comes to opponents, otis3008 holds a curious mix: some known foes see near-perfect win rates, while others are still a puzzle to solve, keeping the journey exciting. A notable win in June 2025 against RamKeSaathVenny ended on time with a strong Queen-side onslaught, showing both patience and precision.
In blitz and bullet, the battles are fewer but no less fierce; otis3008's blitz peak rating nudges 649, proving speed chess isn’t neglected, even if rapid remains their comfort zone.
In summary: otis3008 isn’t just playing chess — they’re on a rollercoaster adventure filled with highs, lows, and unforgettable endgame duels. A player who knows that patience, resilience, and a pinch of secrecy make the game not only challenging but also wildly enjoyable.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| jcaff30 | 13W / 5L / 2D | View Games |
| Bo James | 4W / 9L / 1D | View Games |
| jcaff85 | 3W / 3L / 1D | View Games |
| ra0ufsdn | 1W / 3L / 1D | View Games |
| magnuscarlsmerde | 3W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 593 | 960 | ||
| 2024 | 507 | 800 | ||
| 2023 | 411 | 574 | 754 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 352W / 286L / 20D | 294W / 345L / 18D | 67.8 |
| 2024 | 945W / 865L / 63D | 866W / 938L / 67D | 66.5 |
| 2023 | 258W / 215L / 12D | 237W / 246L / 14D | 62.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 5691 | 2775 | 2728 | 188 | 48.8% |
| Pirc Defense | 66 | 30 | 34 | 2 | 45.5% |
| Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System | 25 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 44.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 18 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 44.4% |
| Modern Defense with | 17 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 52.9% |
| Queens Gambit Declined | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 53.9% |
| Slav Defense | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 81.8% |
| Englund Gambit | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 30.0% |
| Queens Gambit Declined Chigorin Janowski Variation | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Queens Gambit Accepted Central Variation Alekhine System | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Queens Gambit Declined Chigorin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 9 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 1 |