OWEN FRYDENLUND

Owen Frydenlund - The Rollercoaster Rapid Ruler

Owen Frydenlund, also known by his username r123i76, is a rapid chess player whose rating graph resembles a thrilling rollercoaster ride — full of dizzying highs and sudden drops that keep spectators on the edge of their seats. With a peak rapid rating of 233 achieved in April 2025, Owen has demonstrated flashes of brilliance, even if consistency sometimes sneaks off the board.

Rapid Rating Journey

The year 2025 has been eventful for Owen. Starting strong with an initial rating of 233 in April, he flirted with a tough patch losing many games, but bounced back in May with a respectable 200 rating before facing another dip to 168 in June. His overall rapid win/loss/draw record of 49-74-8 suggests that while he might lose more than he wins, quitting early is not his style, as his endgame frequency stands at 45.8%.

Opening Adventures

Owen’s opening repertoire is as colorful as a chess set. Preferring the Queen’s Pawn Opening, he has played 33 games with a win rate of nearly 40%, but sadly the Accelerated London System is a mystery he’s yet to crack (0 wins in 7 attempts). His best scoring opening variant is the King’s Pawn Opening - King’s Knight Variation with a proud 60% win rate. Though the Grob Opening gave him a headache more often than not — only one win out of five.

Style & Personality

Like any true passionate player, Owen is known for his grim determination. His average moves per win (~49) and per loss (~51) indicate that he fights till the last piece falls. Not one to immediately rage-quit, his psychological tilt factor is a manageable 9, though his earliest resignation rate is just over 8%. His comeback rate of 65% shines a light on a fighter’s heart, often clawing back from tough positions.

Speaking of timings, if you want to get the best Owen, challenge him at 8 PM, when his win rate skyrockets to a perfect 100%. Otherwise, keep in mind that late afternoon (15:00) is a no-go zone with zero wins recorded.

Notable Records & Rivalries

Owen’s longest winning streak is a modest 5 games, but his longest losing streak reached a painful 9 defeats in a row — truly the saga of a gladiator’s journey. He has faced ELIAS COLSTON">eliascolston 31 times, earning a tough 16% win rate against this persistent opponent. However, Owen has a perfect 100% win rate against players like coco_ncl, jake453525, and several others – proving he knows how to close games decisively when conditions align.

Highlights: Recent Triumphs

One of Owen’s memorable wins came against ELIAS COLSTON">eliascolston, sealed by a dramatic checkmate after a grueling 40-move battle in the Queen’s Pawn Opening - Zukertort Variation.
Game Highlight:

The Good, The Bad, The Quirky

• Favored opening move with White is d4, showing a classical taste for central control.
• His games often wrap up around 54 moves, indicating a love for drawn-out strategic battles over quick tactical fireworks.
• Loses more often to higher-rated opponents, with a tough 10.23% win rate vs superior players, but dominates when facing equal or lower rated challengers.
• That one time Owen tried the Grob Opening hoping to surprise his opponent... let’s just say it didn’t quite work out (20% win rate).

Owen Frydenlund symbolizes the passionate club player who keeps learning, keeps fighting, and keeps charming us all with his unpredictable chess rollercoaster. Here's hoping for more thrilling comebacks and fewer losing streaks in his tale!