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rhjuio

Playing Since: 2016-10-29 (Closed for Fair Play Violations)

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Blitz: 1898
67W / 43L / 22D
Bullet: 1892
108W / 75L / 9D

Profile Summary: rhjuio

Meet rhjuio, the chess enthusiast who takes the battlefield one tactical twist at a time — sometimes struggling, often thriving, but always entertaining! Hailing from the 2016 era of online chess duels, rhjuio has logged a respectable chunk of time hunting for that perfect checkmate and occasionally settling for a dramatic resignation.

Playing Strength and Style

With a peak blitz rating soaring to 2293 and a bullet surge peaking at a feisty 1748, rhjuio proves that speed and strategy aren't mutually exclusive. Their blitz games dance with key openings like the Sicilian Defense Taimanov Bastrikov Variation—boasting a hearty 66.7% win rate—and the Queen’s Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation, where they manage a solid 75% success.

The Catalan Opening is pure fan service: a perfect 100% win rate in bullet chess. If only all battles went that smoothly! Alas, not every Sicilian attack is met with a smile—some have been less welcoming with rhjuio struggling notably in the Sicilian Defense Taimanov Bastrikov Variation in bullet (0% wins there!).

Competitive Record

Across bullet and blitz disciplines combined, rhjuio’s win-loss-draw ledger stands at a challenging 73 wins, 79 losses, and 23 draws. Their current losing streak is a humble reminder that even the sharpest players sometimes trip over their own bishops. But wait for the comeback—rhjuio's tactical resilience is impressive, boasting a staggering ~85% comeback rate after being behind. That's the grit of a true fighter!

Psychology & Habits

Known to tilt just 6 on the old Tilt Factor™ scale, rhjuio doesn’t let a few losses ruin the vibe too much—though Friday evenings seem to be their stronghold (100% win rate on Saturdays—work hard, play harder!). Evening hours, especially around 6 PM, appear to bring out the best moves, with a win rate that’s probably powered by a good cup of coffee or sheer concentration.

Memorable Moments & Quirks

Ever graceful with the resignation button (only about 1.3% early resignations), rhjuio often fights matches that last an epic average of 65 moves when winning, refusing to go down without a lengthy battle. And speaking of battles, their recent encounter against sumit0102 ended elegantly by resignation, showcasing impeccable endgame prowess.

Favorite Tactics and Openings

  • Pirc Defense: Always ready to venture into complex territory (33% wins in bullet).
  • Sicilian Defense Taimanov Variations: Love/hate relationship depending on bullet or blitz mode.
  • Catalan Opening Closed: A literal bulletproof strategy with perfect wins.

Conclusion

rhjuio is the kind of player who turns every game into a story: with struggles, triumphs, occasional setbacks, and a lot of entertaining chess drama. Whether they're blitzing through opponents or taking their time in bullet, the chessboard is always a playground of both fierce rivalry and fun. So next time you see rhjuio lighting up the board, brace yourself for a game that’s as unpredictable as it is spirited!

Recent Game Highlight

Latest Win: Against sumit0102, rhjuio executed a well-crafted Pirc Defense strategy, culminating in a resignation by the opponent after a tense 38-move battle filled with tactical punches and positional nuance.


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Hi rhjuio – personalised improvement report

What you already do well

  • Dynamic openings that fight for the centre (e.g. 7.d5 vs the Pirc in your last win).
  • Sharp tactical vision – the 20.Ng5 → 21.Ne6 combination versus sumit0102 forced serious concessions.
  • Confident conversion of extra material once the position simplifies (see the rook ending beginning with 36.Rf1 in the same game).

Priority #1 – clock management

Four of your six most-recent losses were on time. Your win-rate when you have ≥30 s left on move 20 is above 70 %, but it plummets once you drop under 20 s.

  1. Adopt a “15-second rule”: if the position is not critical, make a safe move before your clock dips below 0:15.
  2. Use the increment: play instantly when the reply is forced; you will harvest a free second each move.
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Priority #2 – tame the early queen excursions

In the loss to teachmee (D06, 18 Nov) 10.Qb3? allowed …Qb6, costing two tempi and leaving the c-file weak. A quieter 10.Be3 or 10.Bf4 completed development and kept the pawn structure intact.

Goal for your next 20 games: no queen move before move 10 unless you win material or give check.


Priority #3 – minor-piece coordination

Several endgames collapsed because knight and bishop were not co-operating. In the defeat versus septis (B23) 23…Bxd4! showed how scattered pieces invite tactics.

Training plan:

  • Play knight-vs-bishop endgames against the computer (level 1500) to practise piece harmony.
  • Solve ten “Outpost” themed puzzles daily.

Repertoire checkpoint

  • White: English/Réti setups score 64 % – keep them.
  • Black: Your best results come from the Sicilian structures (…c5) – 61 % win rate.

Consider formalising:

  • Vs 1.e4: a Najdorf-style set-up with …e6 & …d6 or your comfortable Pirc.
  • Vs 1.d4/1.c4: stick with the Nimzo-Indian family you used against brahburner.

End-game tip of the week

In the win over septis you reached a winning rook ending but missed a faster finish after 45.Rg2. Remember “rook behind passed pawn” – place the rook behind your passer before pushing it. (Lucena)

Next steps

  1. Play a 15-game set at 10 + 5 focusing on time usage.
  2. For every game, identify one moment where a calmer queen or better minor-piece coordination was possible.
  3. Post two of those positions in the analysis forum and explain the plans you considered – teaching reinforces learning.

Keep up the fighting spirit – let me know how these adjustments feel after a week!

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🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
fthomas2016 2W / 0L / 1D
grenoble1111 1W / 1L / 1D
mirkosimeonov 0W / 3L / 0D
septis 1W / 1L / 0D
vina_2014 0W / 2L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2016 1730 1897

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2016 40W / 35L / 11D 33W / 44L / 12D 69.2

Openings: Most Played

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 0
Losing 6 1