Reda "Redanos" - The Passionate Chess Warrior
Meet Reda, better known in the chess realm as Redanos, a player whose games resemble a rollercoaster ride on the 64 squares! Starting out with a rapid peak rating just over 1000 back in 2021, Reda's journey has been nothing short of a saga filled with daring adventures, countless battles, and a relentless drive to improve.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for an early resignation rate of about 16%, Redanos is not one to cling to hopeless positions—he prefers to save energy for the next fight rather than dwell in despair. With an average of around 45 moves per win, patience is a virtue, but sometimes Redanos prefers fireworks early on, especially with sharp openings like the King's Pawn Opening and the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation where they boast a win rate north of 60%.
A tactical thorn in their opponents' sides, Reda exhibits a solid comeback rate over 54%, proving they never throw in the towel too early. However, don't expect flawless play; Reda sometimes suffers one-sided losses around 23%, a small price to pay for enthusiastically embracing chess's chaotic beauty.
Favorite Openings & Signature Moves
Whether wielding the King's Pawn Opening with a balanced success rate (around 50% wins) or unleashing the lesser-seen Englund Gambit with nearly a 50% win ratio, Redanos enjoys shaking things up. The Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation, dominating with a winning percentage of nearly 77% in blitz, suggests a fearless and aggressive style that keeps opponents guessing.
Legendary Games & Moments
Let's rewind to June 5th, 2025, when the board illuminated with Redanos playing White against moe0241. The game started with the classic King’s Pawn Opening, and in a mere 66 moves, with a dramatic queen snatch and relentless pressure culminating on the clock, Redanos clinched a win by timeout—talk about endurance under pressure! The final moves read like a thriller: Queen invasions, sharp tactics, and a defiantly ticking clock. If only Redanos played with this intensity every day, the rating charts might look very different!
Rating Chronicles
Peaking dramatically back in 2021 with a rapid rating slightly above 1029, Redanos has seen the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Recent months show a dip in rapid and blitz, settling around 300–400 territory, but don't let the numbers fool you—they continue to hustle with nearly a thousand rapid games in early 2025, displaying relentless commitment.
Quirks and Fun Facts
- Redanos' best time to play? 4:00 AM. Chess after midnight might just be their secret sauce.
- Oddly enough, the 7 AM hour shows a win rate of just 16.67%. Somebody get this legend a coffee!
- They manage an impressive comeback rate of 54.6%, often flipping the board in their favor after losing pieces.
- Draws are rare—Redanos prefers blood and glory instead of stalemates.
Looking Ahead
With a fearless approach to gambits, a willingness to resign early (only to force better battles next time), and a consistent presence in rapid and blitz arenas, Redanos is a player to watch. Whether climbing the rating ladder or pulling tactical rabbits out of the hat, this chess warrior marches on—sometimes victorious, sometimes learning, always entertaining.
Keep your eyes peeled—you never know when Redanos will strike with a surprising queen’s gambit or a sneaky knight fork!
Hi Reda reda – Here is your personalized post-match review
Your current snapshot
Peak rating: 1029 (2021-05-07)
Activity patterns:
What already works well
- Tactical sharpness – Miniatures like 1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 … 6.Qxf7# and the Philidor crush against juanmario_88 prove you recognise mating nets instantly.
- Willingness to seize the initiative – Early queen raids (2.Qh5, 4.Qf3) unsettle unprepared opponents and often win material.
- Practical tenacity – The 66-move win over moe0241 shows stubborn defence and clock management under pressure.
Biggest improvement levers
- Opening discipline
Most recent losses begin with premature queen moves: 1.e4 e5 2.Qh5 (lost to nathan1234567) or 3.Qh3 (lost to davidsoncol). Every early queen sortie hands the opponent a free tempo and the initiative. Challenge for the next 30 games: keep the queen at home until at least move 5 unless you win a piece. - King safety & central control
In the Pirc loss to mrrecon14 your king wandered to f3 while Black’s pieces attacked. Follow the classical recipe: develop minor pieces, castle, connect rooks, then attack. - Defensive awareness
You sometimes overlook counter-shots (19…Rxf2!! vs mrrecon14, 24…Qxd4+ vs Davidsoncol). Add one daily puzzle set focused on “find the defence” positions to balance your attacking bias. - End-game conversion
Converting the won rook ending vs moe0241 took 40 extra moves. Polish basic rook-and-pawn techniques so you can finish games efficiently and save energy.
Six-week structured plan
| Weeks | Main focus | Daily 45-min routine |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Sound opening repertoire | 15 min theory, 15 min model games, 15 min blitz with queen-move ban before move 5 |
| 3-4 | Defensive tactics | 30 min custom puzzles, 15 min self-annotation of one loss |
| 5-6 | End-game technique | 20 min rook endings, 10 min strategy video, 15 min rapid from equal end-games |
Quick blunder-check before every move
- What is my opponent threatening?
- Are all my pieces defended? (Loose piece = lost piece)
- Can I improve my worst-placed piece?
- Is my king 100 % safe after the move?
Keep your attacking flair, but ground it in solid fundamentals; once opening and defensive play catch up with your tactics a 300-point jump is well within reach. Good luck, and enjoy the journey!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| gu_duran | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| iiviiurphy | 0W / 0L / 1D | |
| sebastian20084 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| il_leopold | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| thomasgraw | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| stuutez | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| pept0biz | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| jkings97 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| kssreehari | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| fulhamray | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| mjbaili | 7W / 2L / 0D | |
| emagsrg | 4W / 4L / 0D | |
| life2877 | 0W / 8L / 0D | |
| victor190819 | 0W / 7L / 1D | |
| hocin4u | 4W / 2L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 158 | 142 | 401 | 639 |
| 2024 | 349 | 243 | ||
| 2021 | 672 | 756 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1511W / 1507L / 58D | 1483W / 1551L / 58D | 42.3 |
| 2024 | 322W / 316L / 15D | 295W / 339L / 16D | 44.1 |
| 2021 | 0W / 4L / 0D | 0W / 6L / 0D | 35.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 821 | 457 | 357 | 7 | 55.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 196 | 100 | 92 | 4 | 51.0% |
| Australian Defense | 186 | 75 | 110 | 1 | 40.3% |
| Philidor Defense | 147 | 63 | 80 | 4 | 42.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 143 | 76 | 63 | 4 | 53.1% |
| French Defense | 114 | 48 | 64 | 2 | 42.1% |
| Bishop's Opening | 99 | 50 | 48 | 1 | 50.5% |
| Barnes Defense | 93 | 51 | 41 | 1 | 54.8% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 92 | 30 | 61 | 1 | 32.6% |
| Petrov's Defense | 86 | 36 | 50 | 0 | 41.9% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 19 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 21.1% |
| Philidor Defense | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Czech Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Amar Gambit | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Australian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1257 | 634 | 589 | 34 | 50.4% |
| Australian Defense | 311 | 151 | 152 | 8 | 48.5% |
| Amar Gambit | 284 | 141 | 135 | 8 | 49.6% |
| Barnes Defense | 245 | 113 | 125 | 7 | 46.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 222 | 114 | 105 | 3 | 51.4% |
| Alekhine Defense | 194 | 92 | 98 | 4 | 47.4% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 166 | 80 | 82 | 4 | 48.2% |
| French Defense | 162 | 80 | 81 | 1 | 49.4% |
| Elephant Gambit | 158 | 64 | 91 | 3 | 40.5% |
| Philidor Defense | 145 | 67 | 74 | 4 | 46.2% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 22 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 63.6% |
| Australian Defense | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 0 |
| Losing | 15 | 1 |