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Psycho_73

Playing Since: 2021-10-13 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 615
459W / 446L / 32D
Blitz: 225
0W / 5L / 0D

Psycho_73: The Chess Enigma

Meet Psycho_73, a rapid-fire battler on the chessboard whose journey in the realm of rapid chess has seen dizzying highs, frustrating dips, and a relentless fighting spirit. This player's greatest peak is a rapid rating of 826, achieved back in the autumn of 2021 — a number that echoes their fierce tactical prowess and early promise.

Despite a rollercoaster rating graph, Psycho_73’s battle stats reveal a balanced gladiator: over 254 wins matched by 252 losses, with 21 draws sprinkled in for good measure in rapid games. Blitz? Not their turf — a few bouts fought, all lessons learned.

Favorite Openings & Strategies

Psycho_73 likes to stir the pot with the King's Pawn Opening, boasting a respectable ~52% win rate in nearly a hundred fiery encounters. But they never shy away from the quirky or complex; examples include dabbling in the Owens Defense and dabbling in the Modern Defense — where they claim their best opening win rate of over 56%.

Though sometimes their adventurous openings meet a counterattack, they've been known to exploit the opponent’s mistakes with a comeback rate over 61%, proving resilience and tactical awareness that keeps rivals on edge.

Style & Psychological Traits

An early resigner in about 11% of their games, Psycho_73 balances patience with practicality, averaging nearly 47 moves per victory. Donning the black pieces seems to bring out their inner warrior with a better win rate there (51.5%) compared to white. And when things look bleak, this player fights hard, turning around seemingly lost positions with a fierce fightback energy.

Curious trivia: Psycho_73's best time to strike is around midnight (00:00) when hipster vibes and tactical genius somehow align, achieving an impressive 70% win rate in those wee hours.

Recent Battles & Memorable Moments

Recently, Psycho_73 delivered a checkmate masterpiece against CallMeMatt1 with a swift and decisive assault culminating in a mating net at move 34, showcasing their grasp of Queen's Pawn openings and endgame precision.

Not every day is perfect though; losses come too, like a tough resignation against th0tdimmad0me, a reminder that even the fiercest warriors meet worthy foes on the battlefield.

In Summary

With a unique mix of tactical flair, stubborn resilience, and a dash of psychological rollercoaster, Psycho_73 is a player who keeps it unpredictable. Whether they’re concocting opening shenanigans or grinding out endgames, one thing’s for sure: every match with Psycho_73 is a thrilling ride through the beautiful chaos of chess.

Prepare your knights, pawns, and coffee — facing Psycho_73 demands strategy, patience, and a little luck!

Key Stats

  • Peak Rapid Rating: 826 (Oct 2021)
  • Total Rapid Wins: 254
  • Total Rapid Losses: 252
  • Longest Winning Streak: 11 games
  • Comeback Rate: 61.4%
  • Preferred Time Control: Rapid
  • Favorite Opening: King's Pawn Opening (~52% win rate)
  • Best Time of Day to Play: Midnight (00:00)
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🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
fr3chy 1W / 0L / 0D
3kgb3 2W / 0L / 0D
thedarknightqueen 0W / 1L / 0D
sebmail 0W / 1L / 0D
yeezyyeezywhatsg00d 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
chessman2990 11W / 5L / 0D
talhayounus927 3W / 9L / 1D
josuber 5W / 2L / 0D
barbarus01 1W / 3L / 2D
mirza5514 3W / 3L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 314 504
2024 403
2022 562 522
2021 485
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Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 158W / 157L / 10D 170W / 154L / 9D 49.2
2024 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 1L / 0D 48.5
2022 6W / 6L / 1D 3W / 5L / 2D 42.5
2021 6W / 13L / 1D 9W / 9L / 2D 48.5

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 95 49 41 5 51.6%
Scandinavian Defense 40 17 23 0 42.5%
Van t Kruijs Opening 26 13 13 0 50.0%
Owens Defense 25 8 17 0 32.0%
Center Game 20 12 8 0 60.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 19 6 13 0 31.6%
Alekhines Defense 18 8 10 0 44.4%
Modern Defense with 18 11 6 1 61.1%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 17 6 11 0 35.3%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 16 8 7 1 50.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Four Knights Game Scotch Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Vienna Game Falkbeer Mieses Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 3
Losing 9 0