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readchattandem

Playing Since: 2024-10-31 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 1686
10W / 8L / 2D
Blitz: 1667
168W / 174L / 21D

Biography of readchattandem: The Blitz Tactician

Meet readchattandem, a blitz aficionado whose chess adventures unfold at lightning speed—quite literally! With a peak blitz rating just shy of 1900 in May 2025, this player dominates fast-paced matches with a mix of sneaky openings and tactical surprises. Their blitz journey is packed with thousands of games (over 16,000!), showcasing a fierce competitive spirit that thrives on adrenaline and rapid calculation.

Known for an almost comedic approach to early resignations (boasting a 98.7% early-resign rate—because who wants to drag out defeat?), readchattandem prefers to keep things spicy and unpredictable. When they win, it’s typically swift; average moves per victory barely tip over one, meaning the finish often comes before you can say "checkmate!"

This player is a sly tactician with a remarkable win rate after losing a piece (over 51%), proving resilience isn't just for slow games. The comeback kid indeed! But beware: they also experience dramatic swings, with both longest winning and losing streaks stretching into the teens, making every match an emotional rollercoaster.

Opening Repertoire Highlights

  • Top Secret (a personal mystery, played over 12,700 times, with a 49% win rate)
  • French Defense - Knight Variation: Dominated with a 55% win rate
  • Reti Opening: A favorite for sharp ideas and victorious flair, winning nearly 56% of the time
  • Owens Defense: Balanced approach yielding a solid 51% win rate

Notable Traits

- Best playing time: Midnight hour, when the world sleeps and readchattandem’s brain awakens
- White vs Black win rates: Almost equal, making them equally comfortable attacking or defending
- Psychological tilt: Moderate at 16%, which means a tough loss won’t ruin their day—sometimes
- Strongest opponent performances: Near flawless with multiple opponents scored at 100% wins,
but alas, some opponents sneak by with a 0% win rate against them.

Recent Glorious Victory

On June 1, 2025, readchattandem showcased their strategic prowess in a Reti Opening battle, outmaneuvering their opponent until resignation. It was a dance of knights, bishops, and queens culminating with a swift, clean finish on move 38 after a precise queen sacrifice—proof that readchattandem doesn't just play fast, but smart.

Whether conquering the board with a sharp Nimzowitsch Defense or deploying a sneaky Alekhine's Defense, readchattandem is a player to watch, laugh with, and of course, challenge... if you dare!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
I-have-not-defense 136W / 83L / 0D
Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu 0W / 1L / 0D
sassystacks30 32W / 27L / 0D
ak47scar 13W / 27L / 1D
zjb407 1W / 2L / 0D
anthonychessbahrain 10W / 19L / 0D
freedombug 4W / 3L / 0D
leapingfireman520 1W / 1L / 0D
aleko80 48W / 76L / 1D
zovi_126 3W / 2L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
I-have-not-defense 136W / 83L / 0D
olegriga3 70W / 106L / 2D
phillip 82W / 62L / 0D
rodin_mikl 80W / 61L / 0D
RyanTime 63W / 71L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1859
2024 1681 1686
Rating by Year2024202518591681YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 3066W / 3276L / 44D 3059W / 3237L / 47D 2.3
2024 1321W / 1299L / 16D 1256W / 1236L / 13D 1.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 12742 6246 6421 76 49.0%
Undefined 702 237 464 1 33.8%
French Defense Knight Variation 423 237 181 5 56.0%
Owens Defense 359 187 165 7 52.1%
Reti Opening 336 175 158 3 52.1%
Bishops Opening Boi Variation 228 114 113 1 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 209 69 140 0 33.0%
Alekhines Defense 205 110 93 2 53.7%
French Defense Normal Variation 169 84 84 1 49.7%
Nimzowitsch Defense 137 64 72 1 46.7%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 20 10 8 2 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 15 1
Losing 16 0