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pothadoss

Playing Since: 2023-10-03 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 195
79W / 80L / 3D

About pothadoss

Meet pothadoss, a chess warrior who dances on the chessboard mostly in rapid time control — where every second counts and every move can mean glory or defeat! With a peak Rapid rating of 322 achieved in May 2025, pothadoss has battled through nearly 160 Rapid matches, maintaining a perfectly balanced overall record with 79 wins, 79 losses, and just 3 draws. Talk about living on the edge!

Playing Style & Personality

A blend of daring tactics and persistent comebacks defines pothadoss's game. Tackling opponents with an average of 44 moves to claim victory, their endgame frequency sits at about 33%, proving they don't shy away from the late fight. But beware — early resignation is their quirky sidekick, clocking in around 23% of the games. Maybe that’s just the dramatic flair kicking in? Despite a few tough losses, pothadoss picks themselves up with a stellar comeback rate of over 62%.

Opening Repertoire

Opening enthusiasts, take note: pothadoss favors the classic King’s Pawn Opening but with a twist. They boast a solid near 47% win rate in the King’s Knight Variation and have a shining 100% record in the Petrovs Defense Classical Variation—a rare jewel! Scandinavian Defense is another playground, where pothadoss's 80% win rate tells tales of fierce miniatures. That said, the notorious Petrovs Defense main line has been less kind, with no wins from six battles—proof that everyone has their nemesis.

Favorite Time to Play

If you want to catch pothadoss at their best, set a match around 5 PM. At this magic hour, their win rate peaks at an incredible 100%, perhaps fueled by a perfect cup of coffee or a quick stand-up stretch. Afternoon slots around 14:00 to 16:00 are also lucky times, boasting win percentages well above 80%. Morning and late nights tend to bring mixed fortunes.

Recent Memorable Games

One of pothadoss’s recent triumphs was a dazzling checkmate over hyper727 using the Scandinavian Defense. Starting with the classic 1. e4 d5, pothadoss showcased strategic patience and tactical strikes culminating in a queen's kiss of death at move 29. It was a rapid-fire thriller lasting about 12 minutes on the clock and a brilliant demonstration of calm under fire.

Character Highlights

  • Longest Winning Streak: 5 games
  • Longest Losing Streak: 6 games (ouch, but it happens!)
  • Comeback King: 62% comeback rate – never say die!
  • Known For: Resignation savvy (sometimes early), tactical resilience, and a subtle love for sharp opening lines.

In Summary

pothadoss is the kind of player who takes the battlefield seriously but isn’t afraid to spice things up with twists and turns. Whether outmaneuvering a hostile queen or “early resigning” when the opponent sneezes — they make chess exciting and unpredictable. If you meet pothadoss over the board or online, prepare for a rollercoaster: highs, lows, queen sacrifices, and maybe a few colorful resignations thrown in for style.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
hyper727 1W / 0L / 0D
suyogmhz 0W / 1L / 0D
jekke1412 0W / 1L / 0D
cfdthedawg 0W / 1L / 0D
touschan 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
nakatiran 2W / 0L / 0D
katsushi_92 0W / 1L / 0D
lilbt2tuff 1W / 0L / 0D
malikasadferoz68 0W / 1L / 0D
th-justin 0W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 204
2023 229
Rating by Year20232025229204YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 14W / 19L / 0D 16W / 17L / 1D 43.6
2023 30W / 19L / 1D 19W / 24L / 1D 39.0

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 22 8 14 0 36.4%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 17 8 9 0 47.1%
Philidor Defense 8 4 4 0 50.0%
Petrovs Defense 6 0 6 0 0.0%
Petrovs Defense Classical Variation 6 4 1 1 66.7%
Nimzowitsch Defense 5 2 2 1 40.0%
Scandinavian Defense 5 4 1 0 80.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Pirc Defense 4 3 1 0 75.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 5 1
Losing 6 0