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PKEL2021

Playing Since: 2021-04-24 (Closed for Fair Play Violations)

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Daily: 957
24W / 19L / 2D
Rapid: 1896
963W / 629L / 95D
Blitz: 1185
333W / 316L / 33D
Bullet: 1613
949W / 848L / 56D

Player Profile: PKEL2021

PKEL2021 is a resilient chess warrior whose journey from a modest 645 Rapid rating in April 2021 to a near Grandmaster-level 2022 rating by early 2025 showcases an epic saga of growth, grit, and probably a good amount of coffee.

Rating Evolution

Starting at humble beginnings, PKEL2021 climbed the Rapid ranks steadily, showing a penchant for improvement month after month. The journey is sprinkled with a few ups and downs—as any great story would be—but perseverance paid off with a peak rating of 2022 in January 2025. Bullet and Blitz ratings tell a similar tale of steady improvement, with Bullet peaking at 1834 and Blitz reaching up to 1374.

Playing Style

With an average of 45 moves per victory and a strong win rate with the White pieces (61.35%) and Black pieces (56.75%), PKEL2021 is both patient and tactical. An almost 10% early resignation rate hints at a player who doesn't waste time when the position looks bleak, but a remarkable 64% comeback rate reveals that when the going gets tough, PKEL2021 gets going. This player knows how to turn a game around, often snatching victory from the jaws of defeat!

Memorable Moments

The latest triumph was a swift and spectacular checkmate using the Pirc Defense—PKEL2021’s queen snuck in with a cheeky Qxh7# to seal the deal in under 15 moves. Opponents beware: this player has mastered the art of quick kills and gracious time wins alike.

Record & Rivalries

With over 1,000 Rapid wins, and substantial victories in Bullet and Blitz formats, PKEL2021’s record speaks volumes. Yet, there are always rivals to push harder — regular opponents like chesscraze2702 and gordonteo have kept the competition fierce, making sure PKEL2021 remains on their toes.

Psychological Edge

Despite a tilt factor of 16 (yes, even champions have their "off" days), PKEL2021's best hour to strike is around 3 PM, when tactical awareness peaks. The player’s style reveals a thoughtful blend of endurance and sharp intuition—key ingredients in the recipe that catapulted their rating almost 1400 points upward in less than four years.

Fun Fact

PKEL2021’s victories are so numerous and varied that they've accumulated a small army of crushing checkmates, timely resignations, and even a few wins by timeout. In short, if you blink during a game, you might just miss their next spectacular move!

In the world of online chess, PKEL2021 stands as a proof that hard work, dedication, and a touch of whimsy can make a formidable player — who probably still loses a pawn or two to a sneaky squirrel outside the window.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
chesscraze2702 10W / 65L / 11D View Games
gordonteo 49W / 16L / 8D View Games
Justintanhy 23W / 16L / 5D View Games
Xia Wanghan 24W / 0L / 2D View Games
mimi6677 16W / 9L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1613 1185 1896 1929
2024 1556 1230 1975 922
2023 1257 1118 1773 991
2022 981 856 1259 895
2021 504 385 720
Rating by Year202120222023202420251975385YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 298W / 222L / 20D 260W / 245L / 26D 61.1
2024 281W / 181L / 25D 260W / 184L / 36D 59.3
2023 253W / 121L / 23D 229W / 145L / 16D 60.0
2022 1044W / 546L / 32D 971W / 614L / 36D 37.8
2021 47W / 44L / 7D 42W / 48L / 7D 52.3

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Czech Defense 117 65 43 9 55.6%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 92 53 29 10 57.6%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 81 51 28 2 63.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 60 37 22 1 61.7%
Sicilian Defense 56 26 24 6 46.4%
Barnes Defense 56 36 15 5 64.3%
Scandinavian Defense 51 32 13 6 62.8%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Fegatello Attack, Leonhardt Variation 46 26 18 2 56.5%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 45 22 20 3 48.9%
Amazon Attack 44 26 18 0 59.1%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 438 307 124 7 70.1%
French Defense 190 132 55 3 69.5%
Scandinavian Defense 179 100 72 7 55.9%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 96 67 29 0 69.8%
Barnes Defense 89 58 28 3 65.2%
Australian Defense 78 38 38 2 48.7%
Sicilian Defense 76 44 31 1 57.9%
Czech Defense 68 34 32 2 50.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 67 33 32 2 49.2%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 66 34 30 2 51.5%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 587 434 149 4 73.9%
French Defense 138 100 36 2 72.5%
Barnes Defense 72 44 26 2 61.1%
Scandinavian Defense 60 42 17 1 70.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 55 27 25 3 49.1%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 51 30 21 0 58.8%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 48 32 14 2 66.7%
Czech Defense 42 22 18 2 52.4%
Petrov's Defense 31 17 13 1 54.8%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Fegatello Attack, Leonhardt Variation 30 17 11 2 56.7%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Czech Defense 7 5 1 1 71.4%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Elephant Gambit 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Barnes Defense 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Unknown 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Sicilian Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Ruy Lopez: Brix Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 43 0
Losing 16 1
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