Player Profile: razu25
Meet razu25, a rapid chess aficionado who’s been weaving tactical webs and cantering on the 64 squares since early 2024. With a peak rapid rating soaring to 1479 in May 2025, they’ve battled fiercely through almost 5,000 rapid games, amassing a war chest of 2,331 wins (and, admittedly, 2,349 losses), plus their fair share of draws. Talk about trading blows!
Playing Style & Personality
Known for a high Early Resignation Rate of 0.94% (because sometimes, you just gotta cut your losses), razu25 doesn’t shy away from long endgames, pushing through with over 80% endgame frequency. With a remarkable Comeback Rate of 84.21%, this player loves a good thriller—losing a piece isn’t a death sentence, but a call to arms. Their games are marathon affairs, averaging around 76 moves per win, and almost 82 moves per loss—perhaps they like keeping opponents on the edge of their seats.
Psychologically, razu25 seems as steady as a rock, maintaining a decent Tilt Factor of 13, and their brightest hour is around 11:00 AM, apparently when caffeine and sharp moves merge perfectly.
Opening Repertoire
razu25 has their favorite chess openings like comfort food: lots of Italian Game action (winning almost half their Italian battles), a surprisingly successful Philidor Defense with a 53.64% win rate, and some love for the Giuoco Piano variations. They aren’t afraid to tango with tactical skirmishes, as seen with multiple games in the Scandinavian Defense—including the tricky Mieses Kotrc Variation.
Recent Highlights
Just recently, razu25 demolished opponents with splendid checkmate finishes, even executing breathtaking mating nets against moohyungambit and lukStrike. Their signature flair shines through in clutch moments, showcasing both tactical prowess and resilience.
Fun Facts
- Only the boldest survive a losing streak of 13 games – a record held (and overcome) by razu25.
- Has an uncanny knack to win 100% against players like lukstrike and maximshestakov.
- Moves on average over 75 times before delivering victory – patience is truly a virtue!
- Switches openings like a secret weapon, constantly evolving their play.
In Summary
Whether battling knights or queens, razu25 is a relentless competitor armed with perseverance and strategic depth. If playing chess was an epic saga, razu25’s chapter would be filled with comebacks, long duels, and the occasional, well-timed resignation to save face. But beware—a checkmate from razu25 often arrives unannounced and glorious.
Peek at Recent Triumph:
Hi razu25 — Post-Match Coaching Report
Quick profile
- Peak rapid rating: 1479 (2025-05-01)
- Favourite first move as White: 1.e4 (100 % of the sampled games)
- Typical defences as Black: …e5 (Italian/Four Knights) and the Scandinavian
What you already do well
- Initiative-first mindset. The sacrificial idea 5.Bxf7+ (Noa Gambit) against the Four-Knights appeared twice and netted you two convincing wins. Spotting these tactical chances is a clear strength.
- Fast development & early castling. In every win you completed development before move 10 and reached safety first, forcing your opponents to solve problems.
- Converting extra material. When you emerge a piece up you rarely let the advantage slip, as seen in the Center Game win vs lukstrike.
Growth opportunities
- Pawn-storm timing. Several losses (e.g. vs corinalex, move 31 g4 & 34 g5) come from pushing g- & h-pawns too early, weakening your own king. Ask “Who benefits if the position opens?” before advancing flank pawns.
- End-game technique. In the Scandinavian loss you reached an equal rook ending but drifted into a lost pawn race. Train basic king-and-pawn endings and practice opposition in puzzles.
- Handling counter-sacrifices. Games vs chad2009 show trouble when opponents sacrifice back (…Bxe5, …Bxa3). Work on recognising defensive resources such as the zwischenzug Zwischenzug and on keeping your back rank safe (Back-rank weakness).
- Opening depth as White. In the Sicilian Old-Style game you knew the first 8 moves, then improvised and lost. Consider adding one structured main line (Alapin or Open Sicilian) to avoid being out-prepared.
Action plan for the next 2 weeks
| Day | 15-min task |
|---|---|
| Mon / Thu | End-game drill: rook + 4 pawns vs rook + 4 pawns (Chess.com’s End-Game Trainer) |
| Tue / Fri | Tactics: 20 puzzles rated 100 points above your current rating; annotate any misses |
| Wed | Opening study: watch one video on the Italian Two Knights deferred …d5 break |
| Sat | Play 3 rapid games focusing on king safety (no g-/h-pawn moves before move 15 unless forced) |
| Sun | Self-review: pick one loss, add comments, and upload as a study |
Illustrative moment
Compare these two positions:
- Success: 14…Rxf4! in the Center Game win — you correctly calculated the forcing line and won two pawns.
- Missed chance: 22…Re7? vs corinalex allowed White’s queen to penetrate f5-f7. Instead, 22…Qe6 holds everything and keeps the extra pawn.
Replay the critical sequence here:
When you win & when you struggle
Final encouragement
You are already a dynamic, tactical player. By adding a touch of patience (king safety & end-games) your rating ceiling will rise quickly. See you at the next milestone, and happy calculating!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| jesuscamarena | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| ishotthejeriff | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| manolis_kch | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| bobay01 | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| steve55555555 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| veerakumar12345 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| eukalyptus-knight | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| nishinhoya | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| blakemeakinss | 0W / 0L / 1D | |
| mathanos90 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| becalex | 26W / 25L / 9D | |
| gm_tinamoran | 5W / 8L / 0D | |
| ederha91 | 3W / 7L / 2D | |
| nonsodan | 7W / 2L / 3D | |
| crk78 | 4W / 6L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1292 | |||
| 2024 | 1174 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 789W / 760L / 94D | 734W / 795L / 111D | 81.9 |
| 2024 | 764W / 706L / 82D | 702W / 767L / 90D | 81.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 1163 | 559 | 531 | 73 | 48.1% |
| Philidor Defense | 360 | 185 | 157 | 18 | 51.4% |
| Petrov's Defense | 307 | 158 | 128 | 21 | 51.5% |
| Scotch Game | 288 | 130 | 147 | 11 | 45.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 256 | 114 | 129 | 13 | 44.5% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 244 | 115 | 120 | 9 | 47.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 215 | 97 | 99 | 19 | 45.1% |
| Four Knights Game | 189 | 74 | 100 | 15 | 39.1% |
| Amar Gambit | 168 | 77 | 75 | 16 | 45.8% |
| Barnes Defense | 166 | 83 | 76 | 7 | 50.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 1 |
| Losing | 13 | 0 |