Radboud

Chess Profile: Radboud (aka Redbuild1963)

Meet Radboud, a dedicated chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is marked by steady improvement and tenacity. Despite the enigmatic username Redbuild1963 – which has sparked many curious glances – Radboud has carved out a respectable place in the chess community with a peak daily rating nearing 1522 and an even more impressive rapid peak at 1723.

Playing Style & Strengths

Known for a patient and enduring approach, Radboud typically pushes games deep into the endgame, with 62.79% of his matches reaching those tense final stages. Not one to shy away from complexity, his average winning game lasts about 56 moves, while losses drag a bit longer, averaging 68 moves — maybe because he refuses to give up without a fight!

His early resignation rate is impressively low at only 4.17%, showing a spirit not easily broken. With a comeback win rate of over 64% after a losing position and a cool 60% win rate even after losing a piece, Radboud proves that resilience is key in his arsenal.

Statistics Snapshot

• Daily chess record: 132 wins, 41 losses, 6 draws
• Rapid chess record: 33 wins, 27 losses, 1 draw
• Blitz chess record: 11 wins, 4 losses, 3 draws
• Longest winning streak: 13 games consecutively conquered
• Current streak: Riding a 2-game winning wave

Preferred Openings — The "Top Secret" Arsenal

Radboud is clearly mysterious with his favorite opening dubbed “Top Secret,” which has yielded a glowing 74% win rate in daily play across a hefty 177 games. When it comes to rapid and blitz formats, this cryptic opening remains his weapon of choice, defending his turf with solid performances.

Quirks & Quips

Playing mostly in the wee hours and early mornings, Radboud’s best moves come around 5 AM — the witching hour for chess legends (and night owls). His tilt factor is a cool 4, which means he can get a bit grumpy after a tough loss, but nothing a good breakfast and caffeine can't fix.

While some players rush to checkmate, Radboud prefers to win on his own terms, usually by resignation, checkmate, or even timeout — a nod to his complicated (and occasionally dramatic) time management strategies.

Recent Highlights

Radboud’s latest triumph in the 27th Chess.com Chess960 Daily Tournament showcased his creative brilliance, winning with a stylish checkmate against “natural-nat” after a battle full of twists and turns. But even legends have their off days: a recent loss by resignation showed that even Radboud is not immune to the wily tricks of opponents.

Signature Strength: Persistence

Whether facing 4 losses in a row (his longest losing streak) or trudging through tightly contested openings, Radboud’s key strength is his unwavering persistence. He battles through tough opponents—many of whom have near-perfect records against fewer players—and keeps refining his game as the rating graphs steadily climb.

In the grand theater of chess, Radboud plays the long game—both on the board and in life.