poletmidaem

Player Profile: poletmidaem

Meet poletmidaem, a tenacious rapid chess enthusiast whose journey is anything but dull. With a peak rapid rating soaring to 848 in June 2024, poletmidaem has demonstrated a knack for steady improvement, climbing from the modest 459 in early 2023 to impressive heights.

Over the span of hundreds of rapid games, poletmidaem has battled fiercely, tallying 487 wins against nearly as many losses (485) and grinding out 57 draws. The stats reveal a player who often engages in thrilling, back-and-forth duels rather than quick-win blowouts.

Playing Style & Stats

• Endgame specialist: Poletmidaem takes their time, with an average of nearly 60 moves per win, proving patience and perseverance over haste.
• Comeback artist: A remarkable 66% comeback rate after falling behind shows poletmidaem refuses to throw in the towel until the final move.
• Early resignation is rare: Only around 7.4% of games end prematurely by resignation, showing poletmidaem’s fighting spirit on full display.
• Balanced strength with both colors: White win rate at 47.18% and Black at 47.47%, proving their versatility and resilience no matter the side.

Psychological Edge & quirks

Even the most iron-willed players have their moments: poletmidaem’s tilt factor is a mild 9, meaning they occasionally let emotions sneak into the mix. Curiously, their best time of the day to play is the wee hours around 2:00 AM—perhaps fueled by midnight snacks and a touch of chess-fueled insomnia.

While their win rate against players rated above them dips (26.94%), they crush it spectacularly when the odds are stacked smaller, winning nearly 71% of games against lower-rated opponents. A true underdog story waiting to unfold.

Memorable Matches

Recent games show a flair for resilience and adaptability. For example, in a sharp Owens Defense battle on March 20, 2025, poletmidaem claimed victory by forcing resignation after a tense series of calculated exchanges and a daring pawn push—proving brains and guts win the day.

Even losses don't slow them down; after tough battles, poletmidaem learns and moves forward, always hungry for the next game.

Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: 8 games — showing flashes of pure domination.
• Current losing streak (ouch!): 7 games — but hey, every chess warrior hits rough patches.
• An equal-opponent struggle: Winning roughly 38-39% but battling losses at 54%, highlighting how fiercely contested their matches tend to be against peers.

All in all, poletmidaem stands as a passionate and determined rapid chess player, steadily climbing the ranks with a style mixing resilience, patience, and a hint of late-night brilliance. Keep an eye on this one — the next brilliant move might just be waiting around the corner.