About poposti
poposti is a chess enthusiast known for marathon battles and a fondness for taking the scenic route to victory. Preferring slower games, poposti favors Daily time control and treats each game like a long chapter rather than a sprint. Expect long endgames, bold opening experiments, and a cheerfully stubborn attitude at the board.
- Preferred time control: Daily
- Peak Daily rating: 1174 (2025-01-26)
- Also active in Bullet, Blitz, and Rapid play
Playing Style
poposti loves the endgame. If you enjoy long technical fights, you will find a willing partner. Games tend to run long and decisions are earned rather than rushed.
- High endgame frequency: 82.97%
- Average moves per win: 70.48
- Average moves per loss: 75.46
- Early resignation rate: 0.63
- Remarkable comeback rate: 85.13%
- Best time of day to play: around 02:00 according to stats
Openings and Preferences
poposti is an unapologetic devotee of the Scandinavian Defense and frequently experiments with offbeat options as both White and Black. The repertoire shows a healthy mix of solid systems and surprise weapons.
- Most played opening as Black: Scandinavian Defense
- Frequent White choice: Amazon Attack
- Surprising success with: Barnes Defense and Australian Defense
- Likes to try gambits sometimes, notably the Amar Gambit
Memorable Streaks and Opponents
poposti has seen both heroic runs and humbling slides. The ledger tells stories: long streaks, stubborn comebacks, and a few opponents who show up again and again.
- Longest winning streak: 11 games
- Longest losing streak: 11 games
- Current losing streak: 3 games
- Most-played opponents include: hackerxmanu, gunnu1997, xibaro72 and meathead787
- Notable head-to-head: vs meathead787 — a lopsided record that reads like a rom-com where one side keeps stealing all the wins
- Sample match to revisit: View match highlights
Stats Snapshot and Tools
For those who love numbers, poposti shows steady improvement and an appetite for experimentation. Below are a couple of visual and interactive helpers to dig deeper into the career curve and a short game snippet you can replay.
- Rating trend (Daily):
- Peak Bullet and Rapid ratings: 1606 (2024-08-10) and 1334 (2026-02-18)
- Replay a classic miniature or study an endgame with this PGN snippet:
Personality and Tips
poposti plays like someone who brings tea to a boxing match. Charming, patient, and capable of surprising knockouts after long maneuvering. If you play them, bring your A-game for endgames and prepare for unusual opening choices.
- Play long, think longer. poposti rewards patience and punishes sloppy endgame technique.
- Beware the Scandinavian. Study a few sidelines and you will have better chances early on.
- If you want a friendly challenge, opt for Daily games and enjoy the tactical theater.