Patrickzez: The Rapid Roller of the Chessboard
Meet patrickzez, a fearless chess enthusiast known for embracing the chaos of rapid games with an adventurous spirit and a penchant for creative openings. Rating-wise, Patrickzez peaked at a respectable 1244 in December 2021, and though the journey has seen its ups and downs — including a rollercoaster ride between 472 and 1244 in rapid — the passion for the game remains unwavering.
Patrickzez's preferred battlefield is the Rapid time control, a place where quick wit and nimble mind trump painstakingly slow deliberations. Fun fact: Patrickzez tends to play best at 3 AM, embracing the quiet hours when the rest of the world sleeps and the chess pieces seemingly come alive.
Playing Style & Tactical Traits
- Early Resignation Rate: 9.13% – Sometimes admitting defeat with grace.
- Endgame Frequency: 54.93% – Loves dragging battles to the bitter end.
- Average Moves per Win: ~55 – Patient as a monk, precise as a surgeon.
- Average Moves per Loss: ~58 – Never gives up, even in defeat.
- Comback Rate: 46.59% – Known to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat more than once.
- Win Rate After Losing Piece: 33.57% – What’s a lost piece? Just another chance to turn the tables.
Signature Openings
When it comes to setting the tone, Patrickzez shows deep love for tactical complexity and unorthodox routes. The Van t Kruijs Opening is a favorite, with nearly 3,000 games played and a nearly even win rate, proving steadfast in the face of opposition. The French Defense suite – from the Normal to the Knight and Queens Knight Variations – is another playground for Patrickzez's strategic mind, showcasing a flair for resilience and counter-play.
Chess Quirks & Trivia
With a tilt factor clocking in at just 13, Patrickzez maintains cool nerves under fire, though glaring losses do sting! The player occasionally indulges in some cheeky early resignations, but more often goes full marathon, battling for every pawn and move.
Favorite battleground hours hover notably between afternoon and early night, with a surprising peak in win rate at 3 AM – the time when mystery and chess prowess intertwine. And let’s just say, Patrickzez takes no prisoners when matched against some notorious friends and rivals!
Legendary Game to Peek At
The most recent triumph was a dazzling display of the French Defense Reti Spielmann Attack, where Patrickzez elegantly resigned the opposition after a fierce battle:
View PGN
1. e4 e6 2. g3 Qf6 3. Qf3 Qxf3 4. Nxf3 a6 5. Bg2 b5 6. d3 Bb7 7. c4 Bb4+ 8. Bd2 Bxd2+ 9. Nfxd2 Nf6 10. f3 d5 11. cxd5 exd5 12. b3 dxe4 13. dxe4 Nc6 14. a4 Nb4 15. axb5 Nc2+ 16. Kf2 Nxa1 17. Nc3 axb5 18. Nxb5 Kd7 19. e5 Nd5 20. e6+ fxe6 21. f4 Rhf8 22. Bh3 Nc3 23. Nxc3 Bxh1 24. f5 exf5 25. Nd5 Ra2 26. Ke3 Bxd5 0-1
Current Challenges
Not every foe has bowed to Patrickzez’s brilliance, though. Recent battles with willjohan, greg-incognito, and xyntil have been possible learning moments—with some tough losses signaling the ever-present challenge of chess mastery.
But don't worry, Patrickzez is far from discouraged. Known for a strong comeback rate, this player is just getting warmed up! Definitely someone to watch out for in the world of rapid chess.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| piafman | 2W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
| rdg1969 | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| eyu_0318 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| leo271083 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| mkleinman87 | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 459 | |||
| 2024 | 476 | |||
| 2023 | 458 | |||
| 2022 | 1020 | 501 | ||
| 2021 | 486 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 116W / 106L / 15D | 110W / 121L / 7D | 61.9 |
| 2024 | 375W / 349L / 48D | 344W / 373L / 54D | 61.1 |
| 2023 | 519W / 501L / 70D | 516W / 546L / 71D | 60.2 |
| 2022 | 604W / 543L / 76D | 531W / 605L / 81D | 59.7 |
| 2021 | 21W / 28L / 2D | 13W / 37L / 2D | 46.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 3007 | 1455 | 1363 | 189 | 48.4% |
| French Defense | 578 | 279 | 247 | 52 | 48.3% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 557 | 251 | 272 | 34 | 45.1% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 450 | 197 | 231 | 22 | 43.8% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 421 | 174 | 223 | 24 | 41.3% |
| French Defense Queens Knight Variation | 205 | 90 | 104 | 11 | 43.9% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 190 | 85 | 89 | 16 | 44.7% |
| Mieses Opening | 101 | 50 | 41 | 10 | 49.5% |
| French Defense Steinitz Attack | 97 | 32 | 57 | 8 | 33.0% |
| French Defense Kings Indian Attack | 96 | 47 | 43 | 6 | 49.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 0 |
| Losing | 13 | 2 |