Pepino2015

Profile: Pepino2015

Meet Pepino2015, the chess enthusiast who’s been steadily climbing the ranks with a mixture of grit, strategy, and a touch of mystery. Starting out with a modest Daily rating of 612 in early 2023, Pepino2015 didn’t dawdle long before turning heads and pawns alike, reaching a peak Daily rating of 1146 by May 2025. Not bad for someone who clearly knows their way around a checkmate!

Playing Style & Stats

Pepino2015 approaches the game with patience — averaging around 55 moves to victory — and prefers to grind out endgames, featuring endgame play in more than half of their matches. Their White pieces win slightly more often (54%) than Black (52%), proving they can handle the pressure whether they have the initiative or are on the backfoot. But be warned: they’re known to resign early about 5% of the time — probably saving energy for their brilliant comebacks. In fact, when down a piece, they still win almost half the time, showcasing resilience and strong tactical awareness.

Favorite Openings & Tactics

While Pepino2015 likes to keep some moves Top Secret (not a pun, it’s literally their most played opening with a solid 72% win rate in Daily games!), they also dabble effectively in classical defenses like the Scandinavian and Caro-Kann, boasting 100% win rates in these cases. Their recent memorable win using the Scandinavian Defense ended with a neat checkmate, proving they don’t just shuffle pawns—they deliver the knockout punch.

Formats & Ratings

Whether it’s Daily, Rapid, Bullet, or Blitz, Pepino2015 is no stranger to the chessboard. Their Rapid rating peaked at 1200 early in 2023, and they continue to post solid results around the 890-900 mark. Bullet and Blitz have been more challenging battlegrounds, with max ratings of 945 and 628 respectively—respectable numbers for the fast-paced action where every second counts.

A Quirky Competitor

Legend has it Pepino2015’s best hour to play is 2 AM — a magical time when most mortals are asleep and blunders abound, but Pepino2015 is at their tactical peak, boasting a 100% win rate at that hour. If you ever want to take them on, maybe avoid scheduling matches when the clock strikes two; or, better yet, bring a strong coffee and your best moves.

Friend & Foe

With fierce rivalries built over hundreds of games against opponents like lucairis (63% win rate) and a knack for turning the board against various challengers, Pepino2015’s chess journey is packed with stories of triumph, occasional setbacks (hey, everyone loses sometimes), and relentless passion.

Recent Battles

One recent shining victory on May 15, 2025, saw Pepino2015 deploying the Caro-Kann Defense Advance Short Variation with precision, ending in a smooth checkmate after a tense tactical dance lasting over 50 moves. Meanwhile, losses have happened too—like the close encounter with Nagymedve64 in late May 2025, where Pepino2015 bravely fought but ultimately resigned.

In short, Pepino2015 is a tenacious, strategic, and sometimes nocturnal chess warrior — a name to watch and a player who embodies the spirit of the game: learning, evolving, and conquering, one pawn at a time.