Reiner Bauer (aka Reiner4973)
Meet Reiner Bauer, the connoisseur of kings and knights, whose chessboard battles in 2025 have been nothing short of thrilling. With a peak Daily rating just shy of the magical 1000 mark at 989, Reiner shows that consistent solid play and a penchant for checkmate deliver spectacular results—especially if you face him using the King's Fianchetto Opening, where he boasts a flawless 100% win record over five encounters. Talk about loving your openings like a good cup of coffee in the morning!
Reiner's approach to chess is a delightful mix of patience and precise tactics. With an average winning game lasting over 62 moves, and an endgame exposure rate of 66.67%, it’s safe to say that Reiner enjoys those deep, captivating endgames more than most. An avid comeback artist too—his comeback rate stands tall at 90.91%, proving that even when down a piece, Reiner often turns the tables, winning nearly 77% of such battles. You might say he thrives on pressure (or at least doesn't crumble under it).
While the rapid time control may not be his favorite stage (peak rapid rating: 575), Reiner shines brilliantly when playing Daily games, choosing quality and strategy over quick-fire tactics. His psychological tendencies reveal he’s quite chill with a tilt factor of just 1 and his best strategic jabs come at 22:00 — nighttime wisdom, or he’s just a night owl!
Opening repertoire highlights:
- King's Fianchetto Opening: A solid fortress with an unbeaten streak, 5-0.
- French Defense variations: A crafty choice that netted several wins.
- Pirc and Indian Defenses: Occasional surprises in Reiner’s arsenal.
- Owens Defense: Mixed results, but still a worthy weapon in his collection.
Notable achievements & quirks
- Longest winning streak: 5 games – a perfect little heater.
- Shines brightest with the black pieces: an impeccable 100% win rate when playing black!
- Doesn’t shy away from the fight: zero early resignations, ever.
- Fascinatingly, Reiner loses fewer games by getting overwhelmed—0% one-sided losses.
Opponents beware: Reiner's favorite sparring partner is hazar_0501, facing them 13 times with a hearty 76.9% win rate. Others like mdaw7 have yet to claim victory, while tekkenfeind remains a slight thorn in Reiner’s side.
When not refuting opponent openings or crafting winning endgame studies, Reiner enjoys a good challenge and does not back down easily. And while his rapid play could use some turbo boost, his daily games are like fine wine—getting better and better with time.
Recent highlight: A Crushing Checkmate
On June 3rd, 2025, using his beloved King's Fianchetto Opening, Reiner wrapped up a sublime checkmate against hazar_0501 — a well-earned victory after a marathon 56-move duel.
Proof that patience and precision win championships.
