Prettonymous: A Journey Beyond the Board
Prettonymous is a determined chess enthusiast known for his adaptability across multiple time controls—Rapid, Blitz, Bullet, and Daily. Throughout 2024, his Rapid rating climbed as high as 906, and he maintained a steady performance, concluding the year with an impressive 860. In Blitz, his most-played format, Prettonymous has fought through hundreds of games, peaking at 593 in 2024 and reaching 555 in 2025. He also explored the fast-paced arena of Bullet, reaching a peak of 427, and has demonstrated thoughtful planning in Daily games, achieving a best rating of 1281.
His dedication is evident from the sheer volume of games: 182 in Rapid (119 wins), over 700 in Blitz across two years, 40 in Bullet, and 28 in Daily. Prettonymous accumulated his longest winning streak of 25 games and is currently on a 2-game win streak, highlighting his ability to sustain focus and momentum.
Looking at his opening repertoire in Rapid, he shows exceptional success with various Sicilian setups—exhibiting a flawless record in the Alapin Sicilian Defense—and a strong familiarity with classical lines like the Ruy Lopez. In Blitz, he often ventures into the Scandinavian Defense, Van 't Kruijs Opening, and Italian Game variations, refining each approach with every match. His overall white win rate stands at 59.07%, while as black he achieves 54.4%—demonstrating formidable play on both sides of the board.
Prettonymous thrives in strategic endgames, evidenced by his 58.11% endgame frequency, and generally extends each fight—he averages 51 moves per win and 63 moves per loss. Resigning early is uncommon (6.42%), showing his willingness to push on and seek comebacks, which succeed an impressive 62.84% of the time. He also proves remarkably tenacious after material loss, occasionally regaining the initiative all the way to victory.
Scheduling and timing play an interesting role in his results. Thursdays are particularly strong, with a 59.2% win rate, while his sharpest playing hours feature notable spikes in performance around midnight and early morning. Although adversity can lead to occasional tilt, he maintains a healthy 56.75% higher win rate in rated games than in casual matches—a testament to his competitive spirit.
At heart, Prettonymous is an ambitious competitor who relishes a tactical struggle in any format. Whether you find him locking down an intricate endgame or launching a fierce opening gambit, his games are marked by a dogged pursuit of victory and a fearless willingness to learn from every encounter.
