Player Profile: paire
Meet paire, a force to be reckoned with on the chessboard who’s been quietly grinding away and outmaneuvering opponents since at least 2012. This player combines strategic patience with dazzling tactical awareness—making every game an intriguing blend of classical wisdom and modern innovation.
Peak Power Moments 🏆
- Bullet Rating peaked at a blistering 2459 in May 2025, showing off some seriously rapid-fire skills.
- Rapid games saw a graceful high of 2376 just a month prior, proving versatility across time controls.
- Blitz king in December 2020 with an incredible peak of 2679 —blink and you’ll miss the moves!
- Daily chess? Don't be fooled by the casual name: a solid 1729 rating in late 2024 reveals deep thought even at leisurely pace.
Playing Style & Quirks
If pausing before admitting defeat is an art, our player has mastered it with an early resignation rate of just 0.59%—sticking it through more often than not. They prefer the thrilling tension of long games (avg. ~77 moves per win) over rush wins, showing notable endurance and aptitude for endgames, which appear in over 82% of their games.
Despite fierce competition, paire’s psychological resilience shines: an impressive 85.16% comeback rate after setbacks is like watching Rocky in knight’s armor! But don’t be fooled, even pros have their moments of “tilt,” which for paire average at 10%—reliable but human.
Favorite Openings - Paire’s Chess Recipe 🍽️
Traditional with a twist: paire loves to open with the Giuoco Piano in Rapid and Blitz, wielding it with a win rate beating half the competition.
But if you want to watch some spicy maneuvering, look out for the Budapest Gambit (Bullet & Rapid) and Reti Opening variations — these see some of their highest success rates (~60-64%). This player knows how to mix reliable defense with unexpected flair.
Recent Battles & Anecdotes
Last month, paire clinched a memorable win against AlvaroBellido27 by resigning their opponent with a neat strategic squeeze. (watch the encounter) Not all days are victory marches though; a recent loss came on time against the very same player—reminding us that even chess wizards need a break.
Always ready to mix it up, paire’s record shines with impressive wins against regular rivals like mr-pikachu7 (97.5% win rate!) and tontonyoo (perfect 12-0). It’s clear that few escape this player’s tactical web.
When to Catch paire at Their Best
Their best pings happen around noon (12:00), so if you want to see sharp, calculated moves, this is prime time to throw down the gauntlet.
Win rates dip slightly during late-night hours but bounce back steadily when the coffee hits in the early afternoon. So, keep an eye out at lunch break—chess battles here often end with a grin (or a groan).
A Word on Tactics & Strategy
Paire’s playbook deserves a highlight for tactical flair: recovering from losses is their specialty, leveraging a 47.75% win rate even after losing a piece! It's almost as if their pieces are magnets for miraculous comebacks.
Fascinated by complex endgames and nuanced positional play, they adhere to strategic depth with an average first capture happening fairly early, by move 7.6, setting strong early tone.
In short: Whether it’s rapid fire bullet or a thoughtful daily game, paire is a player who blends solid chess fundamentals with a splash of spice—and a dash of knightly humor to keep things lively!
Last Victory Highlight
1. e3 e6 2. d4 d5 3. b3 c5 4. Bb2 cxd4 5. exd4 Nf6 6. Nd2 Nc6 7. c3 Bd6 8. Bd3 O-O 9. Ne2 h6 10. O-O Qc7 11. Ng3 e5 12. dxe5 Nxe5 13. Be2 Re8 14. Rc1 Bg4 15. f3 Be6 16. Re1 Bc5+ 17. Kh1 Qb6 18. c4 Bf2 19. Rf1 Ng6 20. Rxf2 Qxf2 21. Ndf1 Nf4 22. Ne3 Qxe3 23. Bd4 Qxc1 24. Qxc1 Nxe2 25. Nxe2 Bd7 26. Bxf6 gxf6 27. Ng3 Re6 28. h3 Rae8 29. Qxh6 Re1+ 30. Kh2 R8e6 31. Nh5 1-0
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| mr-pikachu7 | 78W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
| hector436 | 23W / 18L / 6D | View Games |
| nangm | 28W / 6L / 4D | View Games |
| Jacques Kolly | 19W / 14L / 5D | View Games |
| exchange99 | 17W / 13L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2459 | 2432 | 2376 | |
| 2024 | 2327 | 2461 | 2355 | 1729 |
| 2023 | 2327 | 2261 | 2348 | 1560 |
| 2022 | 2221 | 2245 | 2348 | 1560 |
| 2021 | 2147 | 2377 | 2214 | 1556 |
| 2020 | 2347 | 2227 | 2276 | |
| 2019 | 1395 | 2233 | 1869 | |
| 2018 | 1342 | |||
| 2012 | 1412 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2W / 1L / 2D | 2W / 3L / 0D | 81.9 |
| 2024 | 345W / 338L / 70D | 311W / 374L / 68D | 87.5 |
| 2023 | 157W / 134L / 17D | 129W / 161L / 17D | 84.8 |
| 2022 | 429W / 318L / 48D | 382W / 346L / 51D | 82.1 |
| 2021 | 491W / 395L / 79D | 459W / 432L / 70D | 84.5 |
| 2020 | 998W / 704L / 118D | 915W / 772L / 119D | 81.3 |
| 2019 | 375W / 255L / 46D | 343W / 295L / 32D | 75.7 |
| 2018 | 4W / 2L / 0D | 3W / 5L / 0D | 48.9 |
| 2012 | 3W / 3L / 0D | 3W / 3L / 0D | 59.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Game Knights Variation East Indian Defense | 278 | 149 | 107 | 22 | 53.6% |
| Giuoco Piano Game | 270 | 141 | 116 | 13 | 52.2% |
| Reti Opening Sicilian Invitation | 194 | 94 | 86 | 14 | 48.5% |
| Reti Opening Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack | 174 | 87 | 73 | 14 | 50.0% |
| Colle System | 174 | 88 | 64 | 22 | 50.6% |
| Reti Opening | 142 | 73 | 61 | 8 | 51.4% |
| Budapest Gambit | 132 | 70 | 52 | 10 | 53.0% |
| Modern Defense with | 125 | 72 | 46 | 7 | 57.6% |
| Giuoco Piano Game Main Line Giuoco Pianissimo Variation | 118 | 59 | 50 | 9 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense French Variation | 117 | 61 | 48 | 8 | 52.1% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 48 | 23 | 23 | 2 | 47.9% |
| Indian Game Knights Variation East Indian Defense | 47 | 28 | 18 | 1 | 59.6% |
| Colle System | 43 | 18 | 24 | 1 | 41.9% |
| Reti Opening Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack | 39 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 61.5% |
| Reti Opening | 36 | 22 | 13 | 1 | 61.1% |
| Budapest Gambit | 33 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 63.6% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation | 32 | 15 | 16 | 1 | 46.9% |
| Reti Opening Sicilian Invitation | 30 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Modern Defense with | 30 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 53.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 29 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 62.1% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 14.3% |
| Pirc Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Giuoco Piano Game Four Knights Game | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Indian Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense Tartakower Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Danish Gambit Declined Sorensen Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giuoco Piano Game | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 54.5% |
| Giuoco Piano Game Main Line Giuoco Pianissimo Variation | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Budapest Gambit | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Reti Opening Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Giuoco Piano Game Center Attack Dubov Gambit | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Scotch Game Malaniuk Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense French Variation | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 50.0% |
| French Defense Tarrasch Closed | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 38 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 1 |