Profile: Solomon (aka Penguinept)
Solomon, known in the chess world as Penguinept, is a formidable blitz warrior whose tactical flair keeps opponents on their toes and their queens trembling. With a peak blitz rating soaring above 2500 in early 2025, Solomon has been steadily climbing the ladder of chess mastery, proving that slow and steady really does win the race—unless it's a bullet game, then it's just lightning fingers and quick wits!
Playing Style & Strengths
Renowned for an impressive comeback rate of nearly 89%, Solomon rarely lets a lost piece dictate his fate. With an average of 86 moves per win, he enjoys long, strategic battles but can suddenly close the curtain with deadly precision, as evidenced by his impressive 54% win rate with White and a solid 51% with Black.
Solomon’s games often prolong into intricate endgames—83.9% of the time—where his patience and perseverance truly shine. He’s the kind of player who prefers to wear down opponents rather than blitzing through reckless sacrifices. His 'one-sided loss' rate is a mere 0.99%, so don't expect to catch him throwing a tantrum or resigning early—unless the coffee runs out.
Opening Repertoire
Though a fan of classic defenses like the French Defense and the Sicilian Defense's princes and variations, Solomon is equally comfortable dancing in the shadows of the "Unknown Opening," where nearly 1750 blitz games have honed his unpredictability to an art. And no, it’s not a secret ninja technique—it’s just good old-fashioned improvisation mixed with a splash of chaotic brilliance.
Recent Highlights
In a recent blitz escapade against Egorkin_Dmitry, Solomon wielded the Reti Opening with the calmness of a scholar and the precision of a tactician, forcing his opponent to resign by move 13. Another masterpiece came in the Giuoco Piano Game, sealing victory by resignation after 57 intense moves—proof that sometimes, the threat of Solomon’s rook is enough to send opponents running for safety.
Win-Loss Record & Psychology
With over 1,094 wins against 896 losses in blitz and a remarkable 379 wins in bullet, Solomon is anything but a one-trick pony. He’s also a bit of a perfectionist; his psychological tilt factor is a manageable 7, but watch out if you catch him playing at 11 AM — that’s peak wisdom hour when his brain is firing on all cylinders.
Fun Facts
- Timeout wins outnumber timeout losses nearly 3 to 1—Solomon knows how to squeeze time pressure for victory (or has nerves of steel to survive it).
- Most feared opponents include kalmandufne and dilshadt21, whom he’s played multiple times with a respectable edge.
- Favorite time to play? Early morning hours and mid-afternoon, where win rates peek above 60%.
Whether you encounter Solomon in a rapid-fire bullet game or a marathon arena of blitz, expect a cunning opponent who balances mental resilience with the occasional cheeky sacrifice. Opponents beware: questioning his username “Penguinept” might result in a swift tactical checkmate!
