Profile: Polylogarithm - The Enigmatic Chess Adventurer
Polylogarithm is not your everyday chess enthusiast; they are a charming mystery wrapped in a riddle inside a Top Secret opening book. Beginning their blitz escapades in 2022 with a modest rating of 455, Polylogarithm’s journey has been a rollercoaster of both thrilling victories and humbling defeats. Despite a rough start (two losses out of two blitz games in 2022), this player swiftly rebounded in 2023, achieving a peak blitz rating of 175 before climbing back to 283 in 2024—showing tenacity worthy of a grandmaster's spirit.
When it comes to Rapid play, Polylogarithm shines brighter, flirting with a max rating just over 500, and maintaining an impressive average win rate of nearly 50% across almost 200 games. Their recorded longest winning streak stands at a robust 13 games, proving that when they click, watch out!
While the Bullet results may hint at some lightning-fast hesitation, with a max rating near 800 and a win rate of about 33%, it's clear that Polylogarithm prefers a little more ponder time to outwit their opponents. After all, chess brilliance is not always about speed but strategy.
Playing Style & Quirks
- Opening Specialist: Intriguingly, all performances—blitz, rapid, daily, and bullet—have been tagged under the mysterious Top Secret opening, with a win rate ranging from 33% to a solid 62.5% in blitz.
- Tactical Awareness: Polylogarithm is a comebacker extraordinaire, boasting a 54% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win record after losing a piece. Opponents beware!
- Endgame Experience: Nearly half the games reach endgame, indicating patience and endurance in their matches.
- Psychological Fortitude: With a tilt factor of 6, Polylogarithm knows frustration but keeps it mostly in check, leveraging a cool mindset during rated games.
Notable Rivalries & Triumphs
Polylogarithm loves shaking hands (virtually) with regulars like shadyls1 and vishnoobnotanoob, having played them 20 and 16 times respectively. While they struggle against shadyls1 (15% win rate), they dominate some opponents with a perfect 100% win rate—because who doesn’t enjoy a little bragging rights?
When to Watch Polylogarithm Play
Early afternoon and late at night are their magic hours, especially at 10 AM and 3 AM where their win rate hits stellar highs of 100% and 80%. Thursday and Tuesday are the days luck seems on their side, winning over half their games.
In summary, Polylogarithm is a player who blends mystery, resilience, and just enough quirky charm to make every game an adventure. Whether you’re an opponent or a spectator, one thing is clear: this player’s chess story is anything but ordinary.