About the Player
This mobile-friendly profile introduces pen-siv, a dedicated chess enthusiast who particularly enjoys the fast-paced excitement of Rapid games.
Playing Style
Known for a solid and strategic approach, pen-siv tends to groom long games averaging over 60 moves per win! They demonstrate strong tactical awareness with a lovely comeback rate of nearly 74% and show resilience even after losing material with a 53.58% win rate in such war scenarios.
- Early Resignation Rate: 7.52%
- Endgame Frequency: 64.26%
- Average Moves Per Win: ~61
- Average Moves Per Loss: ~59
- Average First Capture: Move 6
- White Pieces Win Rate: 59.14%
- Black Pieces Win Rate: 52.74%
Preferred Time Control
When it comes to time controls, pen-siv prefers Rapid chess—quick enough to keep the adrenaline flowing, yet slow enough to strategize carefully.
Notable Achievements
- Peak Bullet Rating: 2800 (Nov 2022) - Blazing fast and sharp play!
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2343 (Apr 2022) - Lightning quick tactics on the board.
- Peak Rapid Rating: 1852 (Feb 2019) - Brainy moves with a steady pace.
- Peak Daily Rating: 1446 (Feb 2021) - Slow and steady wins the race.
Opening Mastery
Pen-siv has a special fondness for a variety of openings, showcasing an impressive win rate with:
- Caro-Kann: 2.Nf3 – Crushing the opposition with a 66.4% win rate in Blitz and 76.47% in Rapid!
- Bishop's Opening – A staggering 84.51% win rate in Blitz, proving aggressive and effective!
- King’s Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack, Kiddie Countergambit – An undefeated 100% sprint to victory in Blitz. The queens might want to watch out!
- Queen's Gambit Declined: Normal Defense – Solid results with over 64% win rates in both Blitz and Bullet.
Opponents and Rivals
Pen-siv has tangled with many opponents, with particularly notable performances against:
- billwatterson – a long-term rivalry with a nearly 48% win record over 258 games.
- jdqa and jdcannon – fierce rivals with hundreds of battles fought.
- Many other quality foes, including insidious2708 and manojius, have felt the heat of pen-siv's calculated aggression.
Fun Facts & Psychological Trends
Chess isn't just about moves; it's about mental stamina. Pen-siv's psychological insights include:
- Tilt Factor: 17 – still managing to keep calm and carry on after tough games.
- Best time to play: 08:00 hrs – Early riser or coffee-fueled strategist? They perform best in the morning.
- Strong ability to bounce back after mistakes, with a commendable 73.7% comeback rate.
Playing Peaks Over the Years
Pen-siv has steadily improved and maintained strong performance over the years, highlighted by rapid rating milestones:
Summary
Pen-siv is a well-rounded player who prefers rapid games, boasts formidable opening skills, and shows great resilience. Whether blitzing or bulleting, the player has a solid record and an eye for tactical opportunities. Watch out for their killer moves and watch them keep the pressure on straight through the endgame!
Overall Performance and Progress
Your recent performance shows promising progress with a strength-adjusted win rate of approximately 62%.
- You have shown positive rating improvements in recent periods: a 16-point increase over the last month and a notable 150-point rise over the past three months.
- Long-term progression is strong with an 881-point gain over six months and a consistent upward trend indicated by positive trend slopes across all intervals.
This momentum is a solid foundation for continued improvement in rapid games.
Recent Game Insights
You've displayed resilience and tactical awareness in your wins, including sharp attacks and successful exploitation of opponent mistakes. For example:
- In multiple games, you capitalized on opponent blunders swiftly, converting positional advantages into decisive attacks.
- Your use of openings such as the Caro-Kann Defense and Queen's Gambit variations aligns well with your style, giving you both solid structure and attacking chances.
Against losses, timely assessment of the opponent’s pressure and more careful time management could improve outcomes. Avoiding early material concessions and defending critical squares can reduce vulnerabilities.
Opening Play Recommendations
Your opening repertoire is a strength but also offers opportunities for deeper study:
- Continue reinforcing your understanding of lines like the Caro-Kann Defense where you have demonstrated effective play.
- Review games where opponents challenged your setup early to identify recurring tactical or strategic threats.
- Experiment with variations that lead to solid middlegame positions to reduce risk against aggressive opponents.
Practical Tips for Rapid Improvement
- Focus on time management; ensure you have enough time in complex positions to avoid mistakes under pressure.
- Analyze your recent losses to understand common tactical themes or positional errors, especially relating to piece coordination and king safety.
- Enhance your middlegame planning by studying pawn structure and piece activity from your recent winning positions.
- Maintain consistency in your opening choices but remain flexible to adapt based on opponent tendencies.
Next Steps
Keep building on your positive rating trends with disciplined study and regular practice. Utilize resources like game analysis and opening theory reviews to sharpen your decision-making further.
Your recent victories show that you are on the right track. Continue to learn from both wins and losses to climb higher in your rapid chess journey.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| billwatterson | 123W / 133L / 2D | |
| Jd Cannon | 19W / 100L / 0D | |
| jdqa | 18W / 27L / 4D | |
| 22jaguar22 | 20W / 17L / 1D | |
| bekim009 | 14W / 19L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1844 | 1593 | 1805 | |
| 2024 | 1948 | 854 | 1673 | 151 |
| 2023 | 2087 | 1615 | 1707 | |
| 2022 | 2037 | 1949 | 1807 | 250 |
| 2021 | 1017 | 1715 | 1769 | 1000 |
| 2020 | 2403 | 1591 | 1489 | 1446 |
| 2019 | 1747 | 2192 | 1148 | 792 |
| 2018 | 768 | 1456 | 1171 | 796 |
| 2017 | 1488 | 1282 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 928W / 774L / 34D | 756W / 941L / 29D | 61.2 |
| 2024 | 2582W / 1849L / 94D | 2372W / 2041L / 114D | 66.1 |
| 2023 | 668W / 422L / 31D | 577W / 497L / 42D | 66.1 |
| 2022 | 545W / 474L / 24D | 521W / 498L / 25D | 64.6 |
| 2021 | 287W / 150L / 15D | 270W / 177L / 7D | 62.2 |
| 2020 | 510W / 132L / 3D | 484W / 154L / 4D | 45.7 |
| 2019 | 289W / 115L / 2D | 289W / 125L / 5D | 44.1 |
| 2018 | 246W / 95L / 1D | 140W / 215L / 4D | 29.5 |
| 2017 | 95W / 34L / 0D | 87W / 45L / 1D | 45.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 391 | 238 | 146 | 7 | 60.9% |
| Unknown | 389 | 227 | 162 | 0 | 58.4% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 344 | 241 | 102 | 1 | 70.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 298 | 189 | 105 | 4 | 63.4% |
| Australian Defense | 227 | 118 | 103 | 6 | 52.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 182 | 53 | 129 | 0 | 29.1% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 170 | 164 | 6 | 0 | 96.5% |
| Barnes Defense | 168 | 50 | 118 | 0 | 29.8% |
| Amar Gambit | 166 | 81 | 83 | 2 | 48.8% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 129 | 71 | 53 | 5 | 55.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 2387 | 1253 | 1068 | 66 | 52.5% |
| Australian Defense | 1355 | 751 | 579 | 25 | 55.4% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 1079 | 537 | 524 | 18 | 49.8% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 962 | 493 | 444 | 25 | 51.2% |
| Slav Defense | 891 | 518 | 348 | 25 | 58.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 690 | 381 | 289 | 20 | 55.2% |
| QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 | 637 | 388 | 240 | 9 | 60.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 606 | 320 | 272 | 14 | 52.8% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 538 | 251 | 268 | 19 | 46.6% |
| King's Indian Defense: Makogonov Variation | 515 | 289 | 218 | 8 | 56.1% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 69 | 49 | 18 | 2 | 71.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 61 | 18 | 39 | 4 | 29.5% |
| Australian Defense | 26 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 65.4% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 23 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 56.5% |
| Slav Defense | 22 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 50.0% |
| QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 68.4% |
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 83.3% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 64.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 76.5% |
| Amazon Attack | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Unknown | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 34 | 1 |
| Losing | 17 | 0 |