Avatar of patalaha81

patalaha81

Playing Since: 2018-02-08 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟

Chess.com

Blitz: 2003
997W / 510L / 65D
Bullet: 1259
1W / 1L / 0D

Meet patalaha81: The Blitz Enthusiast Extraordinaire

Once a timid newcomer struggling with a sub-1000 blitz rating, patalaha81 transformed into a formidable opponent feared across the 64 squares. With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2143 in January 2020, this player blends tactical awareness with psychological resilience like a true chess warrior.

Known for wielding the Van t Kruijs Opening with a staggering 88.77% win rate and dispatching opponents mercilessly using the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation (winning 86% of the battles), patalaha81’s opening repertoire is a blend of classical elegance and modern surprise tactics. If the opponent’s preparation includes anything less than airtight, be sure to expect fireworks.

Although primarily a blitz connoisseur, dabbling in bullet has been less successful — a humble 1-4 win-loss record — proving that even the best can have their kryptonite. It’s probably best to stick to the lightning-fast but not frantic realms of 3 to 5 minutes per game.

Psychological Warfare & Style

  • Early resignation rate: 31.7% — when things look rough, why drag it out?
  • White win rate: 68% — quite the advantage when moving first!
  • Black win rate: 64% — defense turned into offense gloriously.
  • Longest winning streak: 36 games — a streak that would make Magnus Magnusson jealous.
  • Clever comebacks: 58% comeback rate after adversity.

Hourly battles peak near 9 AM, so set your alarms accordingly if you fancy testing your luck. Beware: losing a piece doesn't demoralize patalaha81; they actually snatch victory 65% of the time afterward. Chess is no less than psychological warfare here.

Champion of Quick Escapes and Long Games

Averaging about 47 moves per win, our player knows the value of endurance and patience, occasionally outlasting bewildered opponents in tenacious endgames (which occur almost half the time). But don’t be fooled, because when a winning chance arrives, resignation is often accepted quickly — no dead weight here.

Memorable Moment

Among many thrilling victories, one stands out: a dazzling Queen's Gambit Declined - Marshall Defense game where patalaha81 triumphed on time after orchestrating a positional masterpiece. The battle lasted 64 moves — a true chess marathon, worthy of an epic tale.

1. d4 d5 2. c4 Nf6 3. cxd5 Nxd5 4. e4 Nb4 5. a3 N4c6 6. d5 Ne5 7. f4 Ng6 8. Nf3 Bg4 9. Qa4+ Nd7 10. Ne5 Nxe5
11. fxe5 e6 12. Nc3 Bc5 13. Bf4 O-O 14. Qc2 a5 15. Bg3 Qb8 16. h3 Bh5 17. Bb5 c6 18. dxc6 Nxe5 19. cxb7 Ra7
20. Na4 Rxb7 21. Nxc5 Rxb5 22. Nd7 Nxd7 23. Bxb8 Rfxb8 24. b4 a4 25. O-O Rg5 26. Rac1 Rg3 27. Qf2 Rg6 28. g4
Bxg4 29. hxg4 Rxg4+ 30. Kh2 Rg5 31. Qxf7+ Kh8 32. Qxd7 Rg8 33. Rc8 h6 34. Rxg8+ Kxg8 35. Qxe6+ Kh7 36. Rf8
Rg6 37. Kh3 Rxe6 38. Kg3 Rg6+ 39. Kf3 Rg5 40. Ke3 h5 41. Kd4 Rg4 42. Rf5 h4 43. Rf3 Kg6 44. Rf2 Kh5 45. Rh2
g5 46. b5 Rf4 47. b6 Rf7 48. e5 Rb7 49. Kc5 g4 50. Kc6 Re7 51. b7 Re8 52. Kc7 Rh8 53. b8=Q Rxb8 54. Kxb8
g3 55. Rg2 Kg4 56. e6 h3 57. Rxg3+ Kxg3 58. e7 h2 59. e8=Q h1=Q 60. Qxa4 Qb1+ 61. Qb4 Qf5 62. a4 Qf8+ 63. Qxf8
Kg4 64. Kc7
  

In a nutshell: patalaha81 is the proof that with enough perseverance, tactical wit, and a sprinkle of humor in the chess battlefield, glory is within reach. When they're online, prepare yourself - you might find yourself on the losing end of a checkmate or running out of time faster than you can say "en passant."

May your pawns promote and your forks flourish!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
igr_0k 22W / 16L / 2D View Games
RosDerz 4W / 19L / 0D View Games
farhanahmed1984a 11W / 8L / 0D View Games
tmnbug 17W / 1L / 0D View Games
thomasmetzenthin 10W / 6L / 1D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2021 1608
2020 1109 2003
2019 2004
2018 1703
Rating by Year201820192020202120041608YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2021 44W / 25L / 1D 29W / 23L / 1D 0.0
2020 1236W / 493L / 29D 1160W / 564L / 35D 51.6
2019 147W / 106L / 6D 146W / 118L / 4D 43.6
2018 41W / 31L / 0D 46W / 30L / 0D 2.6

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Undefined 848 462 383 3 54.5%
Top Secret 310 166 139 5 53.5%
Van t Kruijs Opening 276 245 31 0 88.8%
Pirc Defense 140 87 52 1 62.1%
Alapin Sicilian Defense 70 41 24 5 58.6%
Caro Kann Defense 57 41 15 1 71.9%
Modern Defense with 55 40 14 1 72.7%
Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 52 30 20 2 57.7%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 50 43 7 0 86.0%
Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System 48 31 14 3 64.6%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van t Kruijs Opening 2 1 1 0 50.0%
French Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System 1 0 1 0 0.0%
French Defense Knight Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 36 3
Losing 10 0
🐞 Report a Problem