Meet barpatro, the Rapid Chess Enthusiast
Known to the chess world by the intriguing handle patrizio1973li, barpatro is a player who dances delicately on the 64 squares of rapid chess. With a rating that’s been a rollercoaster from a modest 517 to a slightly more respectable 834 at peak in 2023, barpatro proves that persistence beats perfection.
Chess Journey and Style
Accumulating over 900 rapid games, barpatro has collected nearly as many wins (481) as defeats (496)—because hey, what's a game without a little suspense? Specializing in the “Top Secret” opening (perhaps the most mysterious move in the book), barpatro’s win rate hovers around 48%, a statistic as enigmatic as their preferred opening!
Games are anything but quick snap judgments here: expect around 53 moves per win, and just shy of 50 moves per loss, which reflects both patience and dogged defense. An early resignation rate of just over 7% shows this player likes to fight till the bitter end. And speaking of fighting spirit, a comeback rate north of 59% and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece? Now that’s resilience worthy of a legendary comeback story!
Psychology and Performance
Barpatro has a tilt factor of 9, meaning emotions occasionally sneak into the chessboard drama, but who doesn’t get a bit ruffled when the queen decides to take an unexpected stroll? Rated games tend to be 51% tougher than casual ones—proof that barpatro’s competitive flame burns brighter when stakes are higher.
Victories and Rivalries
Among their foes, barpatro boasts a 100% win record against many recent opponents like jesussalda and golfballboy, while others (looking at you, maartenmack and rodrigohh132) are still safe from their conquering knight. The longest winning streak of 8 games is both a testament to skill and probably some luck—or maybe the secret sauce in their opening!
When Does barpatro Play?
Evening enthusiasts, take note: chances of seeing barpatro play (and win) peak at odd hours such as 7 am (63% win rate) and even the witching hour of 23:00 (60%), suggesting that barpatro might just be a night owl, brewing chess strategies while most dream of checkered blankets.
Final Thoughts
In the grand theatre of online rapid chess, barpatro might not be the flashiest grandmaster, but their consistency, resilience, and secretive opening choices make every game unpredictable and fun. If you ever face barpatro, remember: losing a piece is not the end—it might just be the beginning of a comeback!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Partenope1926 | 6W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| herrmerlot | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| icecold3k | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| mgsabn | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| shivam255585 | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 501 | |||
| 2024 | 569 | |||
| 2023 | 565 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56W / 60L / 5D | 57W / 64L / 3D | 57.9 |
| 2024 | 128W / 126L / 2D | 126W / 126L / 4D | 52.0 |
| 2023 | 101W / 106L / 5D | 100W / 105L / 9D | 52.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 994 | 480 | 494 | 20 | 48.3% |
| Saragossa Opening | 47 | 23 | 23 | 1 | 48.9% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 22 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 45.5% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 54.5% |
| Alekhines Defense | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Sicilian Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scotch Game | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 0 |
| Losing | 9 | 2 |