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penguinstoe

Playing Since: 2023-10-10 (Active)

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Rapid: 1023
56W / 68L / 7D
Blitz: 947
1205W / 1075L / 53D
Bullet: 630
7849W / 8055L / 95D

Profile Summary: penguinstoe

Meet penguinstoe, the relentless chess enthusiast known for their sizzling battles across the virtual 64 squares. With a peak bullet rating soaring to 1044 and a blitz peak of 1122, penguinstoe has danced with victory and defeat in nearly fifteen thousand bullet games alone, boasting over 5600 wins — no small feat for a player with a penchant for fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled duels!

An aficionado of the Bishops Opening and the sly Englund Gambit, penguinstoe mixes solid strategy with a dash of surprise — often catching opponents off guard with a mix of classical and cheeky opening ideas. Their favorite battlegrounds? Bullet and blitz, where quick thinking and quicker moves reign supreme. Despite an adventurous style that sometimes leads to a love-hate relationship with the clock (with thousands of wins and losses lost on timeout), penguinstoe perseveres with a tilt factor of 22 — which means they lose their cool less than your average internet chess hero.

When it comes to timing, 16:00 (4 PM) is the magic hour for penguinstoe, as their win rate peaks in the sweet afternoon hours — perhaps fueled by an expertly brewed cup of coffee or a motivational pep talk from their chess-loving pet penguin.

Penguinstoë's style is a blend of endurance and precision; they typically slug it out in longer games with an average of around 48 moves per win, showcasing patience and a knack for outlasting their opponents. Interestingly, penguinstoe has mastered the art of comebacks, with a remarkable 66.5% comeback rate after setbacks, proving that giving up is not in their vocabulary.

Their resiliency shines through their recent victories. Just a few days ago, penguinstoe clinched a brilliant checkmate victory in the French Defense Advance, Paulsen Attack, dazzling the spectators with queen maneuvers and unstoppable pressure. Check out the final move 28. Qg7# in the game here.

Of course, even the best stumble — in a recent game against tadiyD, penguinstoe was edged out on time, a painful reminder that the clock never sleeps! But with an indomitable spirit and a long history of battles both won and lost, this player is always ready for another round.

Whether they're spellbinding opponents with the Italian Game or navigating the complexities of the Scandinavian Defense, penguinstoe is a spirited contender on the digital chessboard — a player who proves that while humble beginnings are no barrier, determination—and a little bit of chess cunning—can take you far.

In summary: penguinstoe blends speed, strategy, and a hefty dose of resilience, making every game a thrilling spectacle. Watch out, opponents—you’ve been warned!


🆚 Opponent Insights

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fabian_cc 19W / 28L / 0D View Games
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bsims33 12W / 20L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 551
2024 523 853 1023
2023 976 1270
Rating by Year2023202420251270523YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1396W / 1281L / 11D 1245W / 1430L / 8D 46.3
2024 2082W / 1930L / 37D 1880W / 2116L / 55D 52.6
2023 156W / 128L / 8D 177W / 108L / 6D 61.4

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Bishops Opening 1755 1040 708 7 59.3%
Englund Gambit 893 446 442 5 49.9%
Top Secret 770 381 386 3 49.5%
Italian Game 750 393 349 8 52.4%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 663 342 319 2 51.6%
Kings Pawn Opening 590 286 298 6 48.5%
French Defense 367 166 198 3 45.2%
Three Knights Opening 314 151 161 2 48.1%
Van t Kruijs Opening 307 121 185 1 39.4%
Bishops Opening Berlin Defense 247 129 117 1 52.2%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Italian Game 276 163 106 7 59.1%
Englund Gambit 238 141 90 7 59.2%
Bishops Opening Berlin Defense 94 58 34 2 61.7%
Bishops Opening 84 45 39 0 53.6%
Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Variation 69 32 34 3 46.4%
Ruy Lopez Opening Classical Defense 68 36 31 1 52.9%
Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening 66 36 29 1 54.5%
Bishops Opening Boi Variation 60 30 28 2 50.0%
Giuoco Piano Game 57 29 25 3 50.9%
Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation 54 27 27 0 50.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Italian Game 19 9 10 0 47.4%
Englund Gambit 17 7 9 1 41.2%
Bishops Opening Berlin Defense 11 5 6 0 45.5%
Bishops Opening 10 9 1 0 90.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Philidor Defense 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Caro Kann Defense 3 0 2 1 0.0%
Modern Defense with 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Ruy Lopez Opening Classical Defense 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 3 0 2 1 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 18 1
Losing 22 0
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