Ovular Teste

Ovular Teste - aka OvalBall

Meet OvalBall, a chess player whose journey is as dynamic and unpredictable as their blitz rating swings! Starting off with promises of a grandmaster, OvalBall’s rating has seen more ups and downs than a knight on a wild spree. Their peak blitz rating touched 1038 back in early 2021, but don't let that fool you—the true story is where the fun begins.

OvalBall is a true blitz aficionado, having racked up over 18,000 games with an almost equal number of wins and losses but holding steady with a fiercely competitive spirit, managing to draw 642 games. While their bullet games are a sprint—just two recorded games with a respectable 985 peak rating—it remains more of a dabble than a domain.

Their rapid and daily performances show a player who enjoys the classic, slow-cooked strategy just as much as the fast-paced assaults. With a rapid peak of 892 and daily max of 1200, OvalBall knows how to mix tactics with endurance. Their average game lengths hint at a patient player who doesn’t shy away from long, strategic battles, lasting about 57 moves per win.

Playing Style & Quirks

Known for a rather stubborn style, OvalBall rarely resigns early (only ~2.5% of games), fighting on till the bitter end—mostly for the suspense or to keep spectators on the edge of their seats. Their endgame play is quite frequent, appearing in nearly 59% of their games, and they average nearly 6 moves before the first capture—talk about "feeling out" the opponent!

Despite a tilt factor of 13 (yes, they do get worked up), OvalBall has a commendable comeback rate of over 76%, turning frustrating positions into surprising victories. The psychological edge? Mornings or early rounds around 7:00 AM seem to bring out their best moves, so don’t be shy to challenge before breakfast!

Openings Repertoire

OvalBall loves Queen’s Pawn openings, especially the Accelerated London System and the Zukertort variations—which is no surprise if you count the hundreds of games they've played with these openings, winning just over half of them. They also frequently throw in some Scotch Game and Indian Game variations, mixing the old-school with a pinch of modern flair.

Memorable Encounters & Opponents

Facing thousands of unique opponents (really, thousands!), OvalBall has compiled a mixed track record. They have sweet memories of triumphs against some like mobydik (winning 6 out of 7!) and macondo66 (winning 6 out of 8!)—clearly rivals to watch out for. Yet, even legends have their kryptonite, as some challengers consistently keep OvalBall pushing hard.

Recent Games Highlights

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Bc5 3. Bc4 Nc6 4. Nc3 Nge7 5. Ng5 d5 6. exd5 Na5 7. Bb5+ c6 8. dxc6 Nexc6 9. Bxc6+ Nxc6 10. d3 Qf6 11. Nd5 Qxf2# 0-1
    

1. e4 e5 2. d4 d5 3. dxe5 d4 4. Nf3 Nc6 5. Bb5 Ne7 6. Bf4 a6 7. Bxc6+ Nxc6 8. Bg5 Qd7 9. Nbd2 Bb4 10. a3 Ba5 11. b4 Bb6 12. Nb3 O-O 13. Re1 Rd8 14. c4 d3 15. Nc5 Qe8 16. Bxd3 Bxc5 17. Rxe8+ Rxe8 18. bxc5 Bg4 19. h3 Bh5 20. g4 Bg6 21. Bxg6 fxg6 22. Nbd4 Nxd4 23. Qxd4 h6 24. Bxh6 Rad8 25. Be3 c6 26. Qb6 Rd7 27. a4 Rf7 28. a5 Re4 29. a6 bxa6 0-1
    

Preferred Time Control: Blitz

When the clock is ticking fast and the adrenaline is rising, that's when OvalBall shines the brightest. Expect bold moves, sharp tactics, and sometimes a cheeky resignation. Great enemies beware!