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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
pnwe 23W / 26L / 1D
skl30 21W / 29L / 0D
yoozi 23W / 21L / 4D
danybaez 24W / 21L / 2D

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