Profile Summary: pavouk
Meet pavouk, a chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares has been nothing short of epic and occasionally hilarious. With a blitz rating peaking above 2300 in 2017, pavouk's rapid-fire style keeps opponents on their toes, often surviving intense tactical duels and thrilling comebacks that seem almost scripted by a chess movie.
Known for a stubborn fighting spirit—evident in an impressive 86.44% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece—pavouk turns setbacks into setups, much like a phoenix rising from the ashes of blunders. If there was an award for resilience, pavouk would have won it by checkmate.
Venturing mostly into blitz, with over 50,000 games played, pavouk displays a preference for solid yet dynamic openings. The English Opening's many variations are his playground, along with the crafty Kings Indian Defense and the ever-popular Sicilian Defense. The fact that pavouk has a ~45% win rate with the English Symmetrical Variation shows that despite the symmetrical calm, there's nothing symmetrical about the thrill this player brings!
At chess.com's battlefield, pavouk rallies most against opponents like bledi12 and pekovski, with several hundred duels fought—proving that when two warriors meet, sparks and chess pieces fly. Still, some adversaries like chessmachined seem to have cracked the code, but pavouk’s spirit remains unbroken.
Studies of pavouk's play reveal a player who prefers long, strategic battles—averaging over 73 moves per win and displaying a commanding presence in endgames with a frequency of nearly 73%. No quick tricks here; this one’s in it for the long haul, outmaneuvering and outlasting opponents while sipping their metaphorical chess coffee.
Psychology-wise, pavouk has a tilt factor of 15, meaning this spider of the chess web keeps calm enough to avoid raging tantrums—because, as we all know, the best trap is the calm and patient one.
Not all battles end in victory, but when pavouk wins, it’s often by time scrambles or graceful resignations, showcasing both nerves of steel and tactical prowess, like in a recent game against zoyzorro, where time pressure sealed the win.
All things considered, pavouk is that wonderfully dedicated player who mixes solid technique, gritty comebacks, and a touch of fun into everything they do on the board—spinning their web, one move at a time.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| bledi12 | 204W / 240L / 26D | View Games |
| pekovski | 127W / 110L / 27D | View Games |
| hermawan777 | 84W / 138L / 34D | View Games |
| Asabri hussien asabri | 93W / 89L / 19D | View Games |
| mishavnukov | 97W / 77L / 17D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2011 | |||
| 2017 | 1918 | 2090 | ||
| 2016 | 1419 | 2081 | ||
| 2015 | 1431 | 2014 | ||
| 2014 | 1431 | 1782 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 801W / 728L / 205D | 633W / 874L / 211D | 68.2 |
| 2017 | 4792W / 4556L / 1346D | 4008W / 5354L / 1356D | 71.4 |
| 2016 | 4891W / 4560L / 1244D | 4097W / 5413L / 1197D | 74.8 |
| 2015 | 2434W / 2070L / 526D | 2121W / 2367L / 530D | 73.6 |
| 2014 | 12W / 3L / 1D | 10W / 6L / 1D | 72.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Opening Symmetrical Variation | 2159 | 988 | 918 | 253 | 45.8% |
| English Opening Caro Kann Defensive System | 1687 | 816 | 682 | 189 | 48.4% |
| Reti Opening Reti Gambit Declined Advance Variation | 1221 | 585 | 514 | 122 | 47.9% |
| Kings Indian Defense Fianchetto Yugoslav Panno System | 1072 | 526 | 392 | 154 | 49.1% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1001 | 385 | 503 | 113 | 38.5% |
| English Opening Symmetrical Anti Benoni Variation | 925 | 476 | 315 | 134 | 51.5% |
| English Opening Fianchetto Ultra Symmetrical Line | 916 | 366 | 407 | 143 | 40.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Classical Richter Rauzer Variation | 910 | 358 | 480 | 72 | 39.3% |
| English Opening Agincourt Defense | 855 | 430 | 336 | 89 | 50.3% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Classical Variation | 851 | 380 | 395 | 76 | 44.6% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening Fianchetto Ultra Symmetrical Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Indian Defense Normal Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense McDonnell Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Old Sicilian Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Indian Defense Fianchetto Classical Traditional Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Reti Opening Reti Gambit Declined Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 0 |
| Losing | 15 | 3 |