Player Profile: qazwsx696
Since first stepping onto the virtual board, qazwsx696 has shown a passion for competitive chess and steady dedication to improvement. In Rapid play, they began 2023 hovering near the 200–300 rating range, but quickly surged to a peak of 481 that same year. They continued to explore new strategies in 2024 and 2025, maintaining ratings that fluctuate between the mid-200s and low-300s. Outside of Rapid, they have also tested Blitz and Bullet formats, reaching a maximum Blitz rating of 330 and Bullet of 173.
A hallmark of qazwsx696’s approach is their willingness to tackle a wide variety of openings. In Rapid, they have played the Van ‘t Kruijs Opening more than any other, featuring in over ninety recorded games. Pirc Defense, Old Benoni, and French Defense systems also figure prominently in their repertoire. While their overall win rates vary by specific variation, their best openings occasionally yield perfect or near-perfect results. Their style is marked by resilience—evident in a comeback rate of over 57%—and by a willingness to take risks, shown by an early resignation rate of around 12%.
Statistically, they enjoy longer endgame battles (over 41% of their matches continue into the endgame), averaging about 55 moves per won game. Their strongest day on the board is Sunday, where they hold an impressive 64% win rate, though they’ve notched success at various hours throughout the week as well. Notably, they have achieved a seven-game winning streak at their best. With nearly equal success playing either White or Black, qazwsx696 exhibits an adaptable, determined style, always on the search for the next move that will push their game to the next level.
