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pumpkin-cinnabuns

Playing Since: 2014-05-14 (Inactive)

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Daily: 1601
2W / 1L / 0D
Blitz: 1842
17683W / 16990L / 1044D

Pumpkin-Cinnabuns: The Sweet Strategist of the Chessboard

Once upon a time in the tangled web of pawns and knights, emerged pumpkin-cinnabuns, a chess player whose rating rollercoaster could give any theme park a run for its money. With a peak blitz rating soaring to 2090 in December 2017, this player embodies a blend of passion, persistence, and just a pinch of cinnamon spice.

Chess Journey & Style

Starting with an explosive entry into blitz games in 2014, pumpkin-cinnabuns quickly amassed over 17,000 wins, making their mark with both strategy and flair. Their favorite battleground? The fascinating mix of the Sicilian Defense Mengarini Variation, boasting a respectable 53% win rate, and the devilishly tricky Caro-Kann Hillbilly Schaeffer Gambit, which has yielded nearly 58% victories. Whether it's the tension of early exchanges or the drawn-out drama of endgames (with an eye-popping 73.8% endgame frequency), there’s always excitement on the horizon.

The Numbers That Tell a Tale

  • Total Blitz Games: Over 34,000 battles fought, resulting in 17,410 wins, 16,702 losses, and 1,027 draws. That's a grind!
  • Bullet and Daily Presence: Rare but effective! While Bullet is their swift playground with a modest peak at 1200 rating, Daily play reached 1728 at its zenith, proving patience also pays off.
  • Playing Peak Hours: Early riser? Maybe. Pumpkin-cinnabuns shines brightest around 11 AM and shows an impressive comeback rate of 85% - resilience is their middle name.

Psychology of the Pumpkin

Known for an early-resignation rate of just over 2%, pumpkin-cinnabuns isn’t quick to throw in the towel unless the cinnamon bun crumbles. Their tilt factor stands at a manageable 12, meaning they keep their cool even when the board heats up. However, beware: chess games around 5-6 PM might catch them in a slight offbeat mood with win rates dipping sub-47%. Best time to challenge? Definitely morning hours!

Memorable Moments

Their most recent victories have been delightful showcases of tactical prowess, such as a brilliant checkmate victory using the French Defense Exchange Variation, executed like a perfectly frosted pastry - smooth, efficient, and satisfying. Even in losses, pumpkin-cinnabuns' games tell stories of fierce battles, with nail-biting time scrambles keeping spectators on the edge of their seats.

Opponents Beware!

With a plethora of opponents faced repeatedly, including the likes of "pnwe" and "arusib_sib," pumpkin-cinnabuns exhibits strategic adaptability. Some adversaries hold better records against them, but our cinnamon hero bakes comebacks with style.

In Summary

Pumpkin-cinnabuns is like that perfect baked good on a chilly autumn day: a little sweet, sometimes spicy, always worth savoring. Whether blitzing through defenses or patiently strategizing long games, this player’s dedication and flavor have made them a memorable player in any chess café.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
arusib_sib 22W / 26L / 2D View Games
pnwe 23W / 26L / 1D View Games
skl30 21W / 29L / 0D View Games
yoozi 23W / 21L / 4D View Games
danybaez 24W / 21L / 2D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2018 1842
2017 1873
2016 2011 1601
2015 1200 1674
2014 1902
Rating by Year2014201520162017201820111674YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2018 466W / 379L / 23D 414W / 429L / 17D 67.9
2017 2031W / 1610L / 97D 1763W / 1902L / 122D 69.6
2016 2963W / 2597L / 158D 2607W / 2886L / 180D 69.8
2015 2395W / 2111L / 122D 2217W / 2268L / 139D 66.7
2014 1301W / 1239L / 85D 1257W / 1282L / 85D 71.3

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense Mengarini Variation 3114 1650 1375 89 53.0%
French Defense Exchange Variation 1762 853 860 49 48.4%
French Defense Knight Variation Wing Gambit 1487 827 627 33 55.6%
Caro Kann Defense Hillbilly Schaeffer Gambit 657 380 261 16 57.8%
French Defense Knight Variation 605 313 277 15 51.7%
Budapest Gambit 600 305 282 13 50.8%
Sicilian Defense Wing Marshall Variation 508 282 217 9 55.5%
Caro Kann Defense Hillbilly Attack 491 243 230 18 49.5%
Owens Defense 488 272 208 8 55.7%
Modern Defense with 482 229 236 17 47.5%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Gambit Accepted Bishops Gambit Lopez Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense Wing Marshall Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Gambit Declined 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
English Opening Kings English Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Pirc Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Pirc Defense Main Line Kholmov System 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 20 0
Losing 12 1
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