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Username: pen-siv

Playing Since: 2017-09-18 (Inactive)

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Daily: 151
5W / 18L / 0D
Rapid: 1805
247W / 135L / 13D
Blitz: 1593
1576W / 1212L / 57D
Bullet: 1844
7859W / 6628L / 359D

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:

Rapid Rating2018201920202021202220232024202518071148YearRapid Rating

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!


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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
Rating by Year2017201820192020202120222023202420252403151YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

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