Paragon1888: The Tactical Maestro of 2025
Meet Paragon1888, a chess dynamo blazing through 2025 with a rating rollercoaster worthy of a grandmaster thriller! With peak ratings soaring to 2616 in blitz, 2463 in rapid, and a lightning-fast 2508 in bullet, this player not only loves the game but dominates in multiple time controls. If chess were a race, Paragon1888 would be the one smoking the competition at every turn.
Career Highlights & Playing Style
Primarily a blitz and bullet specialist, Paragon1888’s flair for fast-paced, tactical play is evident. With an impressive longest winning streak of 12 games and a tactical comeback rate north of 85%, they don’t just play — they thrive under pressure. Fear the clock, for Paragon1888’s games average about 78 moves per win, indicative of a patient strategist who loves a fight but finishes with precision.
Known for keeping cool (despite a tilt factor of 8, which suggests even the best have their moments), this player is a master of the endgame, engaging in it over 80% of the time. Whether wielding White or Black, their winning chances remain strong, rocking a 54.2% win rate as White and 51.2% as Black. Early resignations? A mere 12%—only committed players here!
The Openings Arsenal
Paragon1888’s opening repertoire is as varied as it is effective. In blitz, they wield the Italian Game - Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening with an uncanny 81% win rate—basically taking opponents' lunch money with style. The Sicilian Defense Canal Main Line and Giuoco Piano Main Line also feature heavily, showcasing a deep knowledge of classical openings backed by solid success.
Switching gears to rapid, their secret weapon is literally called "Top Secret", boasting a 77% win rate (if only we knew what that meant!). Meanwhile, bullet sessions often see them in modern and Caro-Kann defenses, balancing aggression with solidity. All hail the multi-time-control maestro.
Notable Battles
Paragon1888’s recent games tell a story of gallant victories and tough fights. Their latest triumph came via resignation against dude9991 in a dazzling display of the Englund Gambit, sealing the game with a well-timed bishop move on move 32. Even when defeat strikes—like against unverified-M—the bouts are hard-fought duels, proving every loss is just another lesson learned on the path to chess greatness.
Psychological & Temporal Quirks
Prefer mornings? Paragon1888’s best time of day to play is 11:00 AM, when brain cells probably fire on all cylinders. Interestingly, their win rate peaks around the early afternoon (especially 14:00 with nearly 59%) and dips during the wee hours, so if you ever want a shot at beating them, try midnight chess (just kidding, don’t!).
Summary
All jokes aside, Paragon1888 is a formidable chess enthusiast with a penchant for complex, endgame-rich battles and quick tactical shots. Respected for consistency across blitz, rapid, bullet, and even daily games, they have carved out a reputation as a balanced and resilient player who learns from mistakes and keeps the fun alive. Just remember: challenging Paragon1888 might just mean losing a rook… or a queen… or your dignity!
Keep an eye on this rising star — they’re making waves on the 64 squares and possibly your leaderboard.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| sophist4life | 9W / 3L / 1D | |
| lucunning | 6W / 6L / 0D | |
| dimitris_polymeropoulos | 6W / 5L / 0D | |
| tostle | 7W / 2L / 1D | |
| 33mangeux | 5W / 3L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2325 | 2395 | 2393 | 1627 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 573W / 419L / 65D | 543W / 446L / 71D | 77.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro Kann Defense Advance Short Variation with | 33 | 14 | 15 | 4 | 42.4% |
| Indian Game | 31 | 16 | 13 | 2 | 51.6% |
| Sicilian Defense Canal Main Line | 24 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 58.3% |
| Queens Gambit Declined Exchange Positional Line Reshevsky Variation | 23 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 56.5% |
| Giuoco Piano Game | 23 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 47.8% |
| Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening | 21 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 81.0% |
| Queens Gambit Declined Catalan Opening | 19 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 57.9% |
| Giuoco Piano Game Main Line Giuoco Pianissimo Variation | 19 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 73.7% |
| Queens Gambit Declined Exchange Positional Line | 18 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 27.8% |
| Alekhines Defense Samisch Attack | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 76.9% |
| Catalan Opening Closed | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Indian Game | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense Tartakower Variation | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 57.1% |
| Sicilian Defense Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Attack | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense Advance Botvinnik Carls Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Giuoco Piano Game | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Slav Defense Modern Line | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirc Defense | 31 | 14 | 16 | 1 | 45.2% |
| Giuoco Piano Game | 26 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Modern Defense with | 22 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 63.6% |
| Caro Kann Defense Advance Short Variation with | 19 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 26.3% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 19 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 52.6% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 61.1% |
| Caro Kann Defense Advance Botvinnik Carls Defense | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 61.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 46.1% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 54.5% |
| Alekhines Defense Samisch Attack | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 45.5% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 0 |
| Losing | 8 | 1 |