ranzww

Chess Player Profile: ranzww

Meet ranzww, a rapidly rising star in the digital chess arena whose journey is as unpredictable as a gambit yet to be fully understood. With peak ratings of 1302 in Rapid, 795 in Blitz, and 605 in Bullet (all recorded in 2025), this player is no stranger to the rollercoaster thrills of online battles.

Despite an adventurous leap to a Rapid rating of 1302 early in the year—an impressive feat that might have involved a lucky streak or two—ranzww’s ratings stabilized into a consistent, if modest, zone around the 270-300 range. This tells a tale of a player who embraces vicious competition and refuses to be pinned down by setbacks.

Playing Style & Strengths

With a tactical awareness boasting a comeback rate above 63%, ranzww is the kind of player who will shrug off lost pieces and keep fighting until the very last square. Not one to quit easily—the early resignation rate is a humble 4.55%—they prefer to play long, strategic endgames, averaging over 48 moves in victories.

Armed with an impressive understanding of the Alekhine's Defense (notably a 52.5% win rate in blitz games and even 55.56% in bullet), and the desire to experiment with openings like the Queen's Pawn Opening Torre Attack (a personal favorite with a solid 66.67% win rate in Rapid), ranzww dances on the board like a cunning mix of tactician and gambler.

Memorable Moments

The recent crowning glory came on June 2nd, 2025 in a Rapid game where ranzww, playing White, delivered a checkmate with the classic Qe7# against “Benchadli.” The game boasted sharp, aggressive play, culminating in a swift and elegant finish showcasing their resilience and chess intuition.

Losses, however, come with German efficiency — no fluff, just tough lessons. Whether suffering checkmate or a resignation, ranzww demonstrates a low tilt factor (9%), bouncing back better, stronger, and ready to challenge new opponents.

Opponents & Rivalries

While some opponents like "benchadli" have fallen victim to ranzww’s growing prowess, others remain tough hurdles. Interestingly, ranzww's win rates show a big gap against certain foes — some never manage a win, while others get total wipeouts. Chess, after all, is a love-hate relationship with studied rivals.

Quirks & Fun Facts

• Best time to play? The early hours, especially around 2 AM — the brain truly wakes when the world sleeps!
• Averages just over 48 moves per win, showing patience and deep calculation.
• Enjoys testing defenses that are named after legendary players—Alekhine’s Defense is a beloved playground.
• Persistent on the board with a notable longest winning streak of 6 games and a less fun longest losing streak of 9. Hey, every grandmaster has their dark days.

Whether you view ranzww as a scrappy underdog or a persistent strategist, their chess journey is clearly a thrilling narrative of growth, challenges, and tactical flair. Keep an eye out—you might just catch their next surprise win or that brilliant turnaround from a seemingly lost position!