Player Profile: popipot23
Meet popipot23, a chess enthusiast who has danced with the pieces across multiple time controls and emerged with a uniquely adventurous style. Rated highest at a blitz rating of 805 in May 2023 and a rapid peak of 1132 in May 2024, popipot23 is a dedicated player who doesn't back down — even against the clock!
Chess Journey & Style
With over 5,000 blitz games logged, and a fairly balanced record of wins and losses, popipot23 has spent countless hours battling on the board. Their style favors the Bishop's Opening and the Scandinavian Defense – a sign of a player who enjoys both classical flair and gritty counter-attacking options. The tactical awareness is impressive: a comeback rate above 70% means popipot23 rarely lets a lost piece be the end of the story, turning even desperate situations into dramatic victories.
However, this resilience comes with a vulnerability to tilt, clocking an 11% tilt factor — even the best need a moment to regroup after a tough loss! Their best time of day to play is around 8 PM, where the stars (and the pieces) seem to align for maximum focus.
Strengths & Quirks
- Winning streaks of up to 12 games prove that once popipot23 gets on a roll, watch out!
- Relies heavily on early resignations by opponents—a subtle reminder that their moves can be intimidating. With a 4.7% early resignation rate, popipot23 knows how to put the pressure on.
- Exhibits balanced play with average moves per win around 47, suggesting well-thought-out games that are neither rushed nor drawn-out dramas.
- White pieces yield a slightly better outcome than black, with about a 51% win rate, proving popipot23 likes to seize the initiative when they can.
Recent Adventures
The latest victory shows popipot23 wielding the Scandinavian Defense like a seasoned swordsman, winning on time with cool-headed precision.
Of course, no player is without losses, and recent defeats remind popipot23 that even the best plans can be checkmated—sometimes spectacularly—by clever opponents and sneaky openings like the King's Pawn Opening King's Knight Variation.
Opponent Beware!
Whether you've met them as take30090, leoncio1119, or arinzeuwadia, popipot23 brings a relentless energy to the board. Known for overcoming adversity (and somehow bouncing back from losses), this player keeps opponents on their toes with a healthy mix of sharp openings and endgame prowess. But watch out for their impressive knack for turning games around even after losing a piece!
Final Thoughts
popipot23 is not just a player; they are a chess journey—full of twists, turns, and tactical fireworks. While their rating may not yet strike fear into the hearts of grandmasters, their passion, resilience, and quirky style make every game a tale worth watching. Keep an eye on the clock, because when popipot23 is in the zone around 8 PM, the pieces on the board might just have a few surprises left in store.
