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Paragon1888

Playing Since: 2025-01-10 (Closed)

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Daily: 1627
1W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 2393
151W / 69L / 19D
Blitz: 2395
526W / 456L / 80D
Bullet: 2325
421W / 336L / 37D

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

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