Putrale: The Chess Maverick
In the bustling realm of online chess warriors, Putrale stands out as a rapid maestro with a flair for both brilliance and occasional blunders. Since early 2025, Putrale has fiercely battled opponents with a style that dances between calculated precision and wild tactical fireworks, making every game a thrilling spectacle.
Rating Rollercoaster
Known for a liking of rapid time controls, Putrale’s peak rapid rating soared to a splendid 358 in May 2025, while blitz skills once dazzled with a peak rating of 432 in January—the high-speed equivalent of chess fireworks! Daily chess? An impressive peak rating of 777 proves Putrale also enjoys slow-burning strategies. Bullet chess, however, is a battleground with highs and lows, peaking at 213.
With over 300 rapid games logged in 2025 alone and a near-even win-to-loss ratio (118 wins to 115 losses), Putrale experiments boldly, sometimes embracing victory, sometimes graciously bowing out — or dramatically resigning 5% of games to keep the suspense alive.
Opening Adventures
When it comes to openings, Putrale loves mixing the classical with the unexpected. The Bishop’s Opening boasts nearly 79% win rate, showing a sweet spot for quiet positional pressure. The Englund Gambit isn't just a tongue twister—it’s a 75% win favorite, proving Putrale thrives in unconventional chaos. Conversely, the Alekhine’s Defense remains a feared nemesis with no wins to show for it, a friendly reminder that even the greats have their kryptonite.
Battle-Hardened in Many Forms
Whether it's climbing the rapid battlefield or sprinting through blitz frenzies, Putrale brings endurance and flair:
- Longest winning streak: A proud 8 games
- Longest losing streak: A humbling 9 games—proof that every phoenix must burn before it soars
- Tactical comeback rate: An impressive 70.63% showcasing the uncanny ability to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat
Favorite Game Highlights
One recent masterpiece was a swift and elegant conquest over yasseraribi in a Scotch Game that ended with a decisive retreat of the black king under pressure. Check out the final moments where Putrale’s bishop and rook pirouetted to clinch the win:
The Opponent Chronicles
Putrale has tangled with a colorful cast of challengers. Some opponents remain villains forever undefeated, like fiveski (0 wins for Putrale), but others fell often to Putrale’s strategic spells. Perhaps most tantalizingly, Putrale’s win rate against yasseraribi and marradonnie boasts a perfect 100%, hinting at a secret ingredient when facing these foes.
Playing Style and Personality
With an average of nearly 50 moves to win and almost 60 moves to lose in rapid games, Putrale prefers to take the scenic route—careful build-ups and a penchant for endgame gymnastics (appearing in over 54% of games). Oh, and did we mention? Putrale’s tilt factor is a modest 9, so don’t expect a meltdown with every blunder. The favorite hour to play? 8 PM sharp—a time when the chess brain apparently switches on full power!
Summary
Putrale’s chess journey is a rollercoaster where ups and downs create a glorious ride of learning and triumph. Whether wielding bishops in a silent assault, dancing around the clock in blitz, or managing the patient march of daily chess, every game tells a story of resilience, creativity, and just a dash of whimsical madness. Expect the unexpected when Putrale sits at the board!
Hi Putrale, here’s some constructive feedback to keep your rating climbing!
1 . Opening habits – polish the foundations
- You consistently open with 1.e4 – great! But the early queen adventures (Qh5, Qf3, Qe4+) are a double-edged sword. They win you quick games when the opponent blunders, yet in your most recent losses they back-fired (e.g. 8.Qxf7# against you). Try playing a few games where your queen does not move until move 7–9; you’ll feel the difference in king safety and piece coordination.
- As Black you answer 1.e4 with 1…e5 (good) but often follow with …Bc5 & …g6 before finishing development. Consider the classical move order …Nf6 → …Nc6 → …Bc5 and castle early. This alone would have neutralised the quick mates you suffered.
- Homework: build a “principled” repertoire. Start with the Italian as White and the Petroff or Two Knights as Black. Aim to reach this tabiya:
2 . Tactics – your biggest strength, and a risk
You spot forks like 9.Nxc7+ and tactical shots such as 24.Nd6!! (vs yasseraribi) very quickly – that’s why your games are dynamic. Keep sharpening this edge with 5-10 daily puzzles set to rated mode. After each session, review the first move you considered that was wrong; this will gradually reduce calculation noise and blunders.
3 . King safety – the recurring theme
Every recent loss started with your king stuck in the centre or exposed on g4/h4 in the ending. Create a simple checkbox in your head before every move:
- Is my king safe? (Castled? Flight squares? Opponent’s forcing checks?)
- Is any loose piece hanging?
If you answer “no” to #1, fix it before initiating tactics.
4 . Endgame conversion – finishing cleanly
Several wins were adjudications or abandonments while you were a rook up. Practise converting rook + pawn endings so you’re comfortable when opponents keep fighting. A great drill is the “Lucena” and “Philidor” positions once per day for a week.
5 . Time management
You’re using roughly 1–2 minutes per critical decision and finishing with 4–5 minutes on the clock. That’s healthy. In complicated positions (e.g. your Caro-Kann loss) spend an extra 20–30 seconds to verify tactics; that one pause would have avoided 10.Qxb4+ and kept material equal.
6 . Key lesson from a tough game
The mate is pretty, but notice how Black never castled and kept pieces on the back rank. Flip the board and you’ll see your own losses share this pattern. Moral: castle first, attack second.
7 . Track your progress
Keep an eye on your trends:
8 . Personal best
Your current high mark: 477 (2025-08-13). Let’s beat it by applying the notes above!
Action plan for the next 2 weeks
- Play 15 games limiting yourself to zero queen moves before move 7.
- Solve 70 rated puzzles (≈5/day) and annotate any missed tactics.
- Study one classical Italian or Petroff game every other day; focus on move order and king safety.
- Drill Lucena & Philidor rook endings daily (Chess.com drills or a board & pieces).
Enjoy the journey, Putrale—your tactical flair is exciting to watch, and with tighter fundamentals you’ll be storming past the 300-rating mark in no time. Good luck and have fun!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| ahmed105172 | 1W / 2L / 0D | |
| rizkych3 | 2W / 1L / 0D | |
| zanittt | 1W / 2L / 0D | |
| anggapersija | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
| coisasraras | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 212 | 260 | 477 | 777 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 109W / 105L / 10D | 119W / 91L / 13D | 55.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 61 | 29 | 30 | 2 | 47.5% |
| Amar Gambit | 36 | 22 | 13 | 1 | 61.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 28 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 27 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 48.1% |
| Petrov's Defense | 20 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 35.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 19 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 57.9% |
| Bishop's Opening | 19 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 73.7% |
| Australian Defense | 17 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 88.2% |
| Scotch Game | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Four Knights Game | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 42.9% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Defense | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Elephant Gambit | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Australian Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Czech Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 8 | 0 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |