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Username: penmagic1

Playing Since: 2013-07-25 (Active)

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Daily: 1406
91W / 105L / 9D
Rapid: 1519
47W / 43L / 6D
Blitz: 1344
4098W / 3931L / 350D
Bullet: 1587
5032W / 4879L / 348D

Profile: penmagic1 - The Resilient Chess Enthusiast

Once upon a digital chessboard, a player known as penmagic1 embarked on their quest to outwit opponents with both grit and guile. From humble beginnings in 2014 with a daily rating hovering around the modest 1500s, penmagic1 has experienced the rollercoaster ride of wins, losses, and the occasional draw – because hey, life isn’t always black or white.

Rising Through the Ranks

While their daily chess adventures have seen some ups and downs, penmagic1 truly shines in the lightning-fast world of Bullet chess. Peaking at a striking 1931 rating in April 2024, they've blitzed their way through thousands of games with a win rate just shy of 50%. The bulletfire burns bright here! Blitz and Rapid formats also bear testament to their versatility, with respectable peaks above 1700 and a knack for quick tactical decisions.

Playing Style & Strategy

Known for patience, penmagic1's games often stretch to around 65 moves, savoring the endgame battles that make chess a true test of endurance. Even after losing a piece, this warrior’s comeback rate stands impressively at 93%, proving they've mastered the art of turning the tables. Early resignation? Almost never – only about 2% of games, so if there’s a glimmer of hope, penmagic1 is marching on.

Opening Repertoire: The Mysteries Within

An intriguing mix of "Unknown Openings" (no spoilers here) and the enigmatic "Top Secret" line marks the opening choices of penmagic1. Their penchant for mixing it up keeps their opponents guessing – or scratching their heads. Special shout-out to the Scotch Game and French Defense Rubinstein Variation, where penmagic1 boasts a 100% winrate! Clearly, some openings are their secret weapons.

Psychological Mountains and Valleys

Tilt factor? At a cautious 24, penmagic1 is human, but not easily rattled. Their best time to play? Early mornings around 6 AM – evidently, the queen favors early risers. Their games during odd hours showcase some of the highest win rates (hello, 87.5% at 6 AM and 75% at 8 AM). If you want to challenge penmagic1, maybe avoid sunrise—you'll face a fresher foe!

Memorable Moments

Recent victories illustrate penmagic1’s tactical prowess, such as a triumphant game utilizing the French Defense Rubinstein Variation, winning on time in a nail-biting finish. The last moves felt like a chess thriller, with penmagic1 pushing opponents into time trouble – no mercy on the clock!

Opponent Highlights & Rivalries

Facing a cavalcade of foes, penmagic1 boasts a perfect 100% win rate against some, including justinmatthieu and basil-04. However, some rivals like lamenacex have managed to sneak in a few victories. A chess player’s life is a story of rivalries, and penmagic1 has plenty to narrate with epic battles and rematches.

The Legend Continues

From bullet storms to steady endgames, penmagic1 is a player who respects chess in all its forms. Whether you meet them online at 6 AM ready to blitz or in a long daily duel, one thing’s certain: penmagic1 never backs down, learns from every move, and keeps that pen magic alive. Watch this space – with games climbing towards 1800+ bullet ratings, the legend is still unfolding!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
thesaucemaster 1W / 0L / 0D
martinez_89franchesco 1W / 0L / 0D
dmitryantonyuk 0W / 1L / 0D
mc680659 1W / 0L / 0D
satorugojo420 0W / 1L / 0D
ahmeddody123 2W / 0L / 0D
raviteja88 1W / 0L / 0D
k_a_h_e_l 0W / 1L / 0D
ali-808 0W / 1L / 0D
lamenacex 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
don_one 22W / 12L / 1D
zagrounesque 10W / 24L / 0D
capivalente 13W / 13L / 1D
ubostayodyanpre 10W / 14L / 2D
skifus-s 7W / 18L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1764
2024 1714 1344 1519
2023 1652 1346 1519 1406
2022 1719 1368 1489 1406
2021 1482 1480 1516 1406
2020 1614 1499 1473 1406
2019 1493 1436
2017 1316
2016 1300
2015 1408 1487
2014 1283 1566
Rating by Year2014201520162017201920202021202220232024202517641283YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 20W / 13L / 2D 15W / 20L / 2D 66.2
2024 793W / 674L / 56D 707W / 748L / 67D 67.3
2023 1164W / 972L / 77D 1025W / 1174L / 61D 66.1
2022 576W / 495L / 26D 507W / 554L / 43D 65.7
2021 184W / 170L / 8D 162W / 192L / 8D 63.1
2020 1335W / 1150L / 114D 1195W / 1285L / 120D 66.6
2019 711W / 583L / 53D 624W / 673L / 54D 66.5
2017 1W / 2L / 0D 3W / 1L / 0D 86.3
2016 0W / 0L / 0D 0W / 2L / 0D 68.0
2015 1W / 1L / 0D 1W / 1L / 0D 43.8
2014 13W / 5L / 1D 7W / 9L / 1D 52.3

Openings: Most Played

Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 41 9 31 1 21.9%
Unknown Opening 28 15 12 1 53.6%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 9822 4831 4658 333 49.2%
Top Secret 80 34 45 1 42.5%
Englund Gambit 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Slav Defense Exchange Variation 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Owens Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Scotch Game 3 2 1 0 66.7%
French Defense Rubinstein Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Modern Defense with 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%
French Defense Classical Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 7120 3479 3336 305 48.9%
Top Secret 1231 603 584 44 49.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 82 40 36 6 48.8%
Top Secret 15 8 7 0 53.3%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 2
Losing 24 0