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pnyx

Playing Since: 2012-04-07 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 1346
1W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 1109
1W / 3L / 0D
Blitz: 669
13584W / 13963L / 711D
Bullet: 705
0W / 3L / 0D

Profile Summary: pnyx

Meet pnyx, an avid chess enthusiast with a competitive spirit and a tactical mind honed over thousands of online battles. Since 2012, pnyx has gallantly fought across the blitz battlefield, gathering a wealth of experience—and a rating rollercoaster that's nothing short of adventurous. Starting with Blitz ratings around 745, pnyx peaked at a respectable 1251 in 2013 before gradually drifting down to a humble 533 by 2025. But hey, every great journey has its ups and downs!

Don't let the numbers fool you; pnyx is no quitter. Known for an impressive comeback rate of 80.73%, this resilient player refuses to fold even when the tide seems against them—boasting a remarkable 100% win rate after losing a piece. Talk about turning lemons into lemonades, or in this case, turning a missing queen into a winning game!

With a preference for the lightning-fast format of Blitz, pnyx has played over 27,000 games, registering nearly equal wins and losses—proving that this player thrives in nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat gameplay. Their style leans towards endurance, averaging 66 moves to victory, suggesting a fondness for grinding out wins rather than quick finishes.

Strategically, pnyx shows a balanced approach: a slight advantage when playing with the white pieces (50.41% win rate) but never backs down as black either (45.59% win rate). The endgame is clearly where they shine, engaging in lengthy battles as 59.81% of games reach that stage.

On a lighter note, pnyx's early resignation rate sits at just 4.39%, meaning they generally stick it out and don't give up unless absolutely necessary—which is a morale boost for any opponent hoping for a quick victory! Also, beware when the clock strikes certain hours, because with a 52.05% winning peak at 11 PM, pnyx might just be a night owl who prefers checkmating under the moonlight.

The long list of most-played opponents and an impressive array of wins against many rivals testify pnyx's dedication and experience. Whether it's a blitz marathon, rapid skirmish, or daily duel, pnyx brings passion, persistence, and a sprinkle of that mysterious lightning-fast intuition.

In summary, pnyx is the chess warrior who battles countless games with endurance and wit, occasionally stumbling but always rising for another round. In the grand arena of 64 squares, pnyx proves that resilience and a sharp mind can make every move count—and every lost piece an opportunity.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
lightmakerlikesdarker 0W / 1L / 0D View
tiagobcgomes 1W / 1L / 0D View
ezequielalgueramercado 1W / 0L / 0D View
m3ntal417 0W / 1L / 0D View
tuanmuda1282 0W / 1L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
dadelpalm 10W / 11L / 2D View Games
retsam158 4W / 8L / 0D View Games
gcoffee 5W / 5L / 0D View Games
louieoutdabottle 5W / 4L / 0D View Games
philip1816 4W / 5L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 666
2024 705 685
2023 806
2022 999
2021 909 1109
2020 959
2019 873 991
2018 1143
2017 1069
2016 1124
2015 1052
2014 1038 1030 894
2013 1056
2012 1209 1022 1346
Rating by Year201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420251209666YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 470W / 457L / 23D 448W / 475L / 20D 58.1
2024 807W / 730L / 47D 727W / 837L / 27D 61.0
2023 814W / 750L / 49D 719W / 814L / 44D 62.1
2022 485W / 443L / 22D 443W / 474L / 20D 62.0
2021 936W / 823L / 65D 830W / 972L / 34D 59.1
2020 949W / 896L / 61D 870W / 979L / 47D 60.7
2019 572W / 524L / 27D 503W / 580L / 32D 61.2
2018 261W / 225L / 7D 225W / 266L / 9D 62.4
2017 394W / 352L / 22D 346W / 396L / 21D 64.0
2016 408W / 358L / 14D 358W / 424L / 21D 62.0
2015 348W / 337L / 16D 323W / 365L / 11D 64.5
2014 191W / 222L / 12D 198W / 232L / 8D 62.5
2013 107W / 120L / 10D 84W / 152L / 7D 62.2
2012 218W / 215L / 11D 214W / 217L / 6D 60.7

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 27034 12984 13367 683 48.0%
Three Knights Opening 25 13 11 1 52.0%
Italian Game 25 13 11 1 52.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 23 13 10 0 56.5%
Scotch Game 23 9 14 0 39.1%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 18 8 10 0 44.4%
Philidor Defense 18 11 7 0 61.1%
Ruy Lopez Opening Old Steinitz Defense 17 12 5 0 70.6%
Four Knights Game Scotch Variation Accepted 17 9 8 0 52.9%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 16 5 10 1 31.2%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 2 1 1 0 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 17 0
Losing 17 1
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