Player Profile: Riexor
Meet Riexor, a daring chess enthusiast whose battlefield is mostly the Rapid time control arena. With a peak rapid rating just shy of 580, and a bullet rating soaring temporarily over 640 back in 2023, Riexor proves that speed and strategy are not mutually exclusive, even if the latter sometimes fights hard for survival!
Riexor’s journey is a rollercoaster of epic comebacks and occasional "wait, what just happened?" moments. Their longest winning streak is a modest but respectable 3 games, but the longest losing streak (8 in a row) reveals a fighter who’s no stranger to adversity—and who bounce backs with gusto, showing a commendable 65% comeback rate after getting behind.
A tactician who isn't shy about capitalizing on mistakes, Riexor boasts a 26% win rate after losing a piece—a small but meaningful reminder that all is not lost when the board looks grim. Sometimes, though, the psychological tilt factor (8 out of 10) suggests that patience might be their next training buddy.
Opening Prowess
Their signature opening landscape is colorful, with a special penchant for the King’s Pawn Opening – Leonardis Variation where Riexor shines thanks to a perfect 100% win rate across several games. Philidor Defense is another comfort zone, with some solid results and a 67% win rate in rapid games.
Interestingly, the Queen's Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation remains a tough nut to crack (0 wins in multiple tries), proving even the bravest warriors have their dragons.
Game Style and Stats
- Average moves per win: ~50 - patience with a tactical punch
- Average moves per loss: ~58 - sometimes fights a bit too long
- Early resignation rate: less than 3%, because giving up early is not their style
- White win rate: 34%, Black win rate: 30% – solid performances but room for growth
- Prefers rapid time controls, still learning to tame the bullet chaos (recent bullet rating dip to 238... ouch!)
Notable Moments
Riexor recently clinched a clever victory on the clock against mmeister90, winning as White in a thrilling finish that involved aggressive queen maneuvers exploiting the opponent’s weaknesses—sometimes the queen really does do all the heavy lifting!
On the flip side, a tough loss to kmaabyss recently reminded Riexor that even the sharpest attacks can be countered—proof that chess is a game of endless learning and adaptation.
Friendly Rivalries
Among opponents, Riexor has mixed fortunes: undefeated against the likes of mmeister90 and longdfju, but struggling against some more frequent foes such as skinsarentskill. Each matchup adds another chapter to a career marked by both gritty perseverance and those electrifying moments of brilliance.
Habits and Quirks
Inclined to play best at 9 PM (the prime time!), Riexor is a true night owl on the chessboard, showing an impressive 75% win rate in games started around that hour. Though losses do pile up, every defeat is a stepping stone towards more wins.
Riexor’s chess journey is the perfect blend of passion, perseverance, and a dash of unpredictability – like your favorite underdog story with a knight’s gambit twist.
Keep your eyes on Riexor—they might just surprise you next time!
Highlights
Hi Riexor – here’s some personalised feedback to help you climb past the 600-rating mark!
🌟 What you’re already doing well
- Tactical alertness – you often spot loose pawns and pieces (e.g. 5.Qxc7 and 9.Qxf6 in your win vs mmeister90).
- Fighting spirit – you never give up and keep looking for chances, which earns you several time-wins.
- Willingness to calculate – you’re not afraid of sharp positions; that courage will be valuable once it is paired with sound fundamentals.
🚧 Biggest improvement areas
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Opening discipline & early queen moves
In most of your losses the queen comes out before minor pieces are developed (e.g. 2.Qh5, 3.Qxe5+).
Try this rule for the next 30 games:- Do not move your queen until at least move 6 and two minor pieces are out.
- Castle by move 10 whenever legal.
These lines keep the ideas clear and minimise early traps.With White Italian Game: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4. With Black vs 1.e4 Scandinavian: 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 Qa5 and then develop quickly. With Black vs 1.d4 Queen’s Gambit Declined set-up: 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6. -
King safety
All three May 31 defeats show your king stuck in the centre or on a light square with open diagonals. Ask yourself every turn: “Is my king happier if I castle right now?” – if the answer is yes, do it. -
Basic tactical patterns
You win many games with double attacks but lose to motifs like the back rank mate (e.g. 40.Rh8# vs kmaabyss). Five daily puzzles covering forks, pins and mating nets will rapidly patch this gap. Track your consistency with . -
End-game conversion
Even in your latest win you needed 40+ moves to finish a queen vs knight ending. Spend 15 minutes on king-and-pawn or queen-vs-rook drills each week; they teach you the fastest mating techniques. -
Practical time management
You typically play 10-minute games but often drop below three minutes long before move 20. Try the “15/5 rule”: never let your clock fall under five times the move number in seconds (e.g. after 10 moves keep ≥50 s). It will prevent flagging in won positions.
🔍 Illustrative example
Below is the start of your loss against kmaabyss with a suggested alternative for move 4. Notice how simple development and early castling avoid later problems:📈 Next milestones
- Reach 578 (2023-03-20) 600 by focusing on the three opening lines above.
- Achieve ≥70 % in puzzles over the next month – monitor with .
🎯 Weekly action plan
- Play 10 rapid games sticking strictly to your new opening rules (make a tick-list after each game).
- Solve 35–50 tactical puzzles (mixed difficulty 300-700).
- Review one win and one loss using the “Game Report” and note a single takeaway from each.
- Watch a 5-minute clip on end-game fundamentals (king & pawn vs king, opposition).
Keep the pieces coordinated, castle early, and let your tactics shine only after you’re safe. Good luck, and see you at the next rating level!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| skinsarentskill | 0W / 2L / 2D | View Games |
| kmaabyss | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| merfens | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| mmeister90 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| svaengis | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 238 | 458 | 523 | |
| 2023 | 325 | 563 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9W / 10L / 2D | 7W / 12L / 0D | 55.1 |
| 2023 | 3W / 8L / 2D | 2W / 8L / 1D | 59.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Bishops Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense Rubinstein Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Blackmar Gambit | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Center Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 3 | 1 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |