Player Profile: qinjiu
Chess Alias: qinjiu
A Brief Biography
qinjiu is a fierce competitor on the 64 squares, a player whose blitz, bullet, and rapid chess adventures span years of passionate battles, sacrifices, and brilliant comebacks. Armed with a peak blitz rating of 2688 achieved in October 2020—just shy of streaming grandmaster territory—qinjiu knows how to keep opponents on their toes, as evidenced by a tactical comeback rate of nearly 86%! If you think you caught qinjiu with their pants down, think again: qinjiu's winning percentage after losing a piece hovers around 46%, proving they're the Houdini of the chessboard.
Playing Style & Strengths
Patient but dangerous, qinjiu averages a whopping 73 moves per victory, suggesting they enjoy the long haul—endgames have become their playground, featuring in over 75% of their games. Whether wielding White or Black, expect a dogged fight with win rates around 48% and 46% respectively. Sadly, early resignations are rare at only 2.87%, proving qinjiu battles 'till the bitter end or a resignation is inevitable.
Opening Repertoire
Known for a Sicilian flair, qinjiu enjoys the razor-sharp Sicilian Defense Open Najdorf Variation, boasting a strong win rate over 63% there, alongside a sharp edge in the Sicilian Kan Knight Variation. On the flip side, the Taimanov Bastrikov Variation seems to be qinjiu's Nemesis with a sub-36% win rate—proof even the best have their Achilles' heel. When playing rapid games, qinjiu experiments with a diverse range of defenses from the Caro-Kann to the King's Indian Defense, rarely shying away from a complex battle.
Noteworthy Achievements
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2688 (Oct 2020)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 2614 (Oct 2020)
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2248 (Oct 2020)
Recent Memorable Game
In one recent blitz triumph, qinjiu demonstrated tactical precision in the classic Italian Game. Moving boldly with the Knight Attack, they seized the initiative early, forcing their opponent magician1412 to resign in just 12 moves. This game illustrated qinjiu’s prowess for quick, clean finishes and a keen eye for exploiting small inaccuracies.
Psychological Edge & Playing Hours
With a tilt factor of 14, qinjiu sometimes feels the heat of the moment but bounces back quicker than most. Their best time to play? Around 5 PM, when their win rate peaks impressively at 60%. Evening warriors beware!
Overall Stats Snapshot
Across thousands of games, qinjiu’s record boasts over 1600 wins against nearly 1600 losses and around 230 draws in fast-paced formats. While the battle is fierce, the spirit is stronger—a chess gladiator who never backs down, even if it means losing streaks spellbound at 14 games.
In Conclusion
Whether dodging the Sicilian dragons or navigating the labyrinth of endgames, qinjiu remains a formidable and entertaining opponent. Approaching chess with a mix of strategic depth and tactical cunning, this player showcases that behind every move, there's a story—sometimes tragic, often heroic, and always captivating.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| LOVEZX | 50W / 80L / 14D | View Games |
| pwbxy | 17W / 8L / 1D | View Games |
| kamran SHIRAZI | 15W / 9L / 0D | View Games |
| Yan Liu | 3W / 14L / 0D | View Games |
| Coach Jesse | 9W / 6L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2591 | 2548 | 2229 | |
| 2018 | 2307 | 2288 | ||
| 2017 | 2386 | 2343 | 1653 | 1327 |
| 2016 | 2236 | 2177 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 88W / 67L / 14D | 82W / 75L / 9D | 77.8 |
| 2018 | 192W / 196L / 36D | 179W / 202L / 35D | 76.7 |
| 2017 | 471W / 480L / 65D | 450W / 502L / 53D | 72.4 |
| 2016 | 97W / 54L / 7D | 88W / 63L / 8D | 73.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense Taimanov Bastrikov Variation | 125 | 44 | 66 | 15 | 35.2% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Najdorf Variation | 92 | 58 | 29 | 5 | 63.0% |
| French Defense Classical Steinitz Boleslavsky Variation | 51 | 25 | 25 | 1 | 49.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Dragon Main Line | 46 | 18 | 23 | 5 | 39.1% |
| Sicilian Defense Canal Attack | 41 | 17 | 24 | 0 | 41.5% |
| Sicilian Defense | 40 | 19 | 19 | 2 | 47.5% |
| Alapin Sicilian Defense | 35 | 15 | 18 | 2 | 42.9% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Accelerated Dragon Modern Variation | 34 | 14 | 19 | 1 | 41.2% |
| Undefined | 32 | 15 | 17 | 0 | 46.9% |
| Sicilian Defense Kan Knight Variation | 29 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 62.1% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 20 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Old Benoni Defense | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 64.3% |
| French Defense Exchange Variation | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 41.7% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 45.5% |
| Kings Indian Defense Normal Variation | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 45.5% |
| Sicilian Defense Tartakower Variation | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 55.6% |
| Closed Sicilian Defense Traditional Line | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 77.8% |
| Reti Opening Sicilian Invitation | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Sicilian Defense Open | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro Kann Defense Advance Short Variation with | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Kings Indian Defense Petrosian Variation Stein Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Undefined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening Morphy Defense Keres Chigorin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Slav Defense Modern Schlechter Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Najdorf Neo Classical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense Open Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Indian Defense Samisch Orthodox Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 14 | 0 |
| Losing | 14 | 3 |