Profile Summary: ᕗ_ᕙ (aka riciler)
Meet riciler, a chess enthusiast whose rating journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster, but with fewer screams and more strategic resignations. Known for their dramatic flair—boasting an early resignation rate of 15.56% because why prolong the agony?—they bring a mysterious blend of brilliance and occasional blunder to the 64 squares.
Their peak rapid rating peaked impressively at 682 in late 2022, showing flashes of genius, though recent ratings suggest riciler enjoys the humility of navigating the humble trenches around the 250 mark. Blitz and bullet play reveal a lover of quick thinking, with peak blitz at 432 and bullet at a lightning 468, proving riciler can bring the heat when the clock ticks mercilessly.
Their playing style involves a solid 41% win rate with white and nearly 45% with black, showing versatility on both sides of the board. riciler isn’t one to drag their losses out either, with average moves per loss outlasting wins (53 moves vs. 39 moves), suggesting a stubborn fighter who only folds after a drawn-out battle.
Openings-wise, riciler is an adventurous spirit:
- Rapid games often start with the Kings Pawn Opening (with a 50% win rate) or the cheekier Englund Gambit boasting a solid 75% win rate – proving that sometimes throwing caution to the wind pays off.
- Blitz performance favors the Queen's Pawn and King's Pawn Openings, with respectable 50-60% win rates.
- Bullet? Expect to see the Sicilian Amazon Attack and Petrovs Defense sneak in, with occasional stylish wins.
When riciler wins, it’s often decisive. Checkmates outnumber stalemates and draws combined, and they’ve shown an ability to mount comebacks with an impressive 57% comeback rate. On the psychological battlefield, they have a tilt factor of just 7—so a few bad moves won’t get them flustered for long.
Fans and foes alike remember riciler for their memorable matches against davin121 (13 games, 54% win rate) and a handful of unwavering opponents like khaphungkhap and ryuudou.
Their best time of day to play is reportedly at 8 PM, when the stars align, the brain’s firing on all cylinders, and the winning streaks briefly ignite—though currently on a small losing skid.
Whether you admire the courage to try bold gambits, appreciate a sharp tactical eye, or just love a player with a clever username like ᕗ_ᕙ, riciler is a presence on the chessboard who embodies both the agony and the ecstasy of the game.
Recent Highlight
In one of riciler's latest victories, they skillfully executed a sharp checkmate in a Vienna Game – watch as the pieces marched relentlessly to seal the deal in just 17 moves:
Alas, not every battle goes riciler’s way—recent struggles also include a tough loss by resignation to melvinameng, a reminder that even great warriors have their off days.