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Karl Zander

Username: rednaz43

Location: Adelaide

Playing Since: 2011-11-06 (Active)

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Daily: 1000
422W / 463L / 18D
Rapid: 949
752W / 734L / 54D
Blitz: 726
5795W / 6057L / 432D
Bullet: 1045
4W / 13L / 0D

rednaz43 – Chess Player Biography

rednaz43 is a seasoned chess competitor whose journey began in 2011. Over the years, he has battled through various time controls—from the fast-paced intensity of Blitz and Bullet to the more strategic demands of Rapid and Daily games. His early ratings reflected an eager beginner’s spark, and although his Blitz scores have gradually decreased over time, his experience on the board is unmistakable, with thousands of games played and a diverse record of wins, losses, and draws.

Known for his versatility, rednaz43 has experimented with a wide array of openings. His repertoire spans the Italian Game, Nimzowitsch Defense, Caro-Kann Defense, and even less common lines like the Alekhine’s Defense Normal Variation or the Scandinavian Defense. This broad opening knowledge demonstrates his commitment to both creative planning and sound positional play, allowing him to adjust his strategy depending on his opponent’s style.

His playing style is marked by a clear focus on the long game—reflected in an average win taking about 56 moves and an even more deliberate approach when the position slips, with losses sometimes stretching to 68 moves. Rednaz43’s resilience comes through in his tactical awareness, as he boasts an impressive comeback rate and is known to convert difficult positions into victories, even managing wins when facing material setbacks. His low tilt factor and consistent performance by day of the week and hour highlight an overall psychological approach built on steadiness under pressure.

Beyond his raw numbers, his record against a variety of opponents—ranging from frequent competitors like wayne-ralph to close encounters with familiar names such as rednaz63—reveals a player who continually adapts and learns from each encounter. His journey through the years, reflected in his year-by-year ratings, paints the picture of a dedicated enthusiast who has experienced peaks and valleys, yet remains committed to the art and science of chess.

Today, rednaz43 remains an active member of the chess community, a player whose rich history of openings, tactical resilience, and evolving style continues to inspire and challenge his opponents on every board he faces.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
nnnmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 1W / 0L / 0D
ni-mimi-bana 1W / 0L / 0D
helmutttttttt 0W / 1L / 0D
vculan 1W / 0L / 0D
antoinebugleboy1976 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
wayne-ralph 60W / 58L / 2D
rednaz63 14W / 28L / 3D
lowfatconundrum 24W / 5L / 0D
galaxz 12W / 4L / 0D
tricktracker 2W / 11L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 814 949 1055
2024 738 946 1063
2023 590 1019 1097
2022 780 1160 1020
2021 774 1115 1088
2020 992 1128 1077
2019 1024 1294 1077
2018 993 1225 1201
2017 1079 1274 1142
2016 895 968 1254 1269
2015 977 1317 1295
2014 944 1407 1294
2013 966 1046 1185 1322
2012 1038 1066 1159 1355
2011 976 850
Rating by Year2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420251407590YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 166W / 158L / 16D 164W / 163L / 17D 69.4
2024 135W / 129L / 15D 137W / 129L / 12D 66.0
2023 146W / 153L / 15D 143W / 160L / 17D 67.8
2022 255W / 251L / 25D 261W / 264L / 19D 67.0
2021 145W / 165L / 9D 151W / 157L / 17D 67.5
2020 137W / 137L / 11D 125W / 148L / 11D 64.3
2019 222W / 210L / 7D 202W / 214L / 18D 66.9
2018 130W / 130L / 10D 126W / 135L / 7D 62.7
2017 165W / 162L / 14D 172W / 167L / 7D 57.9
2016 270W / 252L / 18D 240W / 271L / 22D 62.3
2015 319W / 292L / 18D 291W / 317L / 32D 60.7
2014 320W / 362L / 12D 276W / 418L / 15D 61.8
2013 450W / 514L / 25D 422W / 557L / 24D 63.7
2012 631W / 484L / 36D 566W / 532L / 32D 62.7
2011 0W / 4L / 0D 1W / 2L / 0D 86.3

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 10499 4960 5170 369 47.2%
Top Secret 1005 453 521 31 45.1%
Philidor Defense 21 9 11 1 42.9%
Queens Gambit Accepted Old Variation 16 12 4 0 75.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 9 2 7 0 22.2%
Englund Gambit 9 4 5 0 44.4%
Queens Pawn Opening Blackmar Diemer Ryder Gambit 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Queens Pawn Opening 7 4 2 1 57.1%
Indian Game 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 6 3 3 0 50.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 855 407 432 16 47.6%
Top Secret 76 40 36 0 52.6%
Sicilian Defense Open 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Italian Game 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Four Knights Game Double Spanish Nimzowitsch Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 1503 733 716 54 48.8%
Top Secret 42 23 18 1 54.8%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 17 4 13 0 23.5%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 2
Losing 12 0