Chess Profile: polyanarus
Meet polyanarus, a rapid chess enthusiast whose journey through the chessboard is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. With a peak rapid rating of 1299 achieved in December 2024, polyanarus has proven to be a relentless competitor, battling through thousands of games with a nearly even split between wins and losses: 1034 wins to 1063 losses in rapid alone!
Holding the secret vault of openings (literally marked as "Top Secret"), polyanarus has played over 2170 rapid games using this mysterious arsenal with almost a 48% win rate. Other known weapons in the opening repertoire include the classic Italian Game—a reliable 50/50 player in this line—and a dash of the Scandinavian Defense for spice, although that one might need some more practice.
The games tend to be quite the epic tales, averaging about 54 moves per win and stretching to a grueling 62 moves per loss, proving that polyanarus doesn’t give up easily—even if the queen is waving a white flag somewhere on the board. Their psychological grit shines with a comeback rate near 79%, showing an uncanny ability to claw back from tough spots and a low tilt factor of 8, because who needs rage quits in chess? Apparently, not polyanarus.
Playing style? Expect resilience mixed with strategic patience. Over half the games reach complex endgames (57% endgame frequency), and the player has a slight edge when playing white (49% win rate) compared to black (46%). Early resignations are rare here—only about 1.7%, because surrendering isn’t really on the docket unless the checkmate is undeniable.
Win or lose, polyanarus brings flair to the board. Case in point: a recent swift checkmate win against faridsalmi in a well-contested Italian Game where the black pieces executed surgical strikes with precision. And even in losses, there's always a chance for spectacular comebacks or memorable battles lasting over an hour.
When to catch polyanarus at their best? Around 2 PM—the prime time where the win rate hits its peak. Saturday and Sunday are the friendliest weekdays too, with win percentages hovering close to 48-49%, perfect for weekend warrior vibes.
In summary: polyanarus is that steadfast chess player who embodies the spirit of “fight till the last move,” armed with a secret opening arsenal and the patience of a saint. Whether it's grinding out wins in the rapid format or dabbling in blitz and bullet, this player's journey is filled with tales of near misses, triumphant checkmates, and an unyielding love for the game.
Fun fact: Despite a sometimes rocky rating journey, polyanarus's current upward trend and resilience make them a player to watch—ready to turn the tide one clever move at a time!
Hi polyanarus – personalised coaching report
1. Strengths to keep building on
- Active piece play: you are not afraid to launch pieces toward the enemy king (e.g. the daring 7…Bxh3!! in your recent win vs faridsalmi).
- Opening variety: you employ both 1.e4 as White and 1…e5 / 1…d5 as Black, giving you practical experience in many pawn structures.
- Time management: in most victories you kept a comfortable clock margin, showing solid tempo use.
2. Repeating problems that cost you points
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Ignoring immediate threats
In the loss against nicoallende2 you were mated on move 11 because the a8–h1 diagonal was left undefended.
Before every move, build the habit of asking “What is my opponent’s next check, capture or threat?” – this single question would have saved the game. -
Premature pawn storms without support
You often advance the h-pawn early (e.g. 13.h3 vs faridsalmi and 14.h4 vs mrlols1). When it works it looks spectacular, but when the centre isn’t secure it creates holes around your own king. -
Under-developed pieces in the opening
Several defeats show knights still on their original squares while the opponent is already castled and developed (see moves 16-20 vs o772o7z12). Stick to the classical order: minor pieces out, castle, connect rooks, then look for pawn breaks.
3. Opening recommendations
- As White: The sharp lines you enter in the Scandinavian Defence and Italian suffer if you miss tactics. Consider a more solid repertoire such as the London System or the quiet Italian (c3 & d3 setups) until tactical accuracy improves.
- As Black: Your Italian 3…h6 systems are fun but risky. Add a mainline like 3…Bc5 4.c3 Nf6 or the solid Two Knights Defence so you can choose between safety and sharpness depending on the opponent.
4. Tactical training plan
- 30 minutes daily of mixed motif puzzles focusing on back-rank mates and diagonal queen/bishop batteries.
- Once a week, replay one of your own games without engine help and write down every missed tactic.
- Target rating of +200 on Puzzle Rush Survival over the next month.
5. Endgame & conversion
In some wins (e.g. vs rongaw) you were a rook up but still allowed counterplay. Study the “rook vs minor piece” chapter in Silman’s endgame course and practise converting with table-base drills.6. Next 10-game challenge
- No pawn moves on the a- or h-files before move 10 unless it is a forced tactical requirement.
- Castle by move 8 in every game.
- After each game, annotate at least three critical positions and identify the forcing move checks you missed.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| varun_1dixit | 2W / 5L / 0D | View Games |
| 777malinovsky777 | 1W / 5L / 0D | View Games |
| bryanmortel032 | 0W / 5L / 1D | View Games |
| nastyak27 | 2W / 2L / 2D | View Games |
| phani_vangala | 1W / 4L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1178 | |||
| 2024 | 412 | 753 | 1230 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 151W / 150L / 9D | 143W / 157L / 11D | 59.9 |
| 2024 | 399W / 389L / 25D | 373W / 405L / 33D | 59.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 168 | 74 | 89 | 5 | 44.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 153 | 70 | 71 | 12 | 45.8% |
| Philidor Defense | 119 | 61 | 55 | 3 | 51.3% |
| Elephant Gambit | 119 | 57 | 56 | 6 | 47.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 113 | 78 | 32 | 3 | 69.0% |
| French Defense | 101 | 38 | 56 | 7 | 37.6% |
| Amar Gambit | 99 | 49 | 45 | 5 | 49.5% |
| Scotch Game | 98 | 46 | 49 | 3 | 46.9% |
| Petrov's Defense | 86 | 43 | 42 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 76 | 43 | 31 | 2 | 56.6% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| French Defense | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Australian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Barnes Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Philidor Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scotch Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Czech Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 9 | 0 |
| Losing | 8 | 4 |