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Username: RigelStar

Location: ff

Playing Since: 2016-07-29 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟

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Daily: 803
1W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 1038
0W / 1L / 0D
Blitz: 2628
27385W / 29740L / 3976D
Bullet: 2412
1863W / 1675L / 196D

RigelStar: The Relentless Chess Conqueror

Nestled somewhere between grandmaster glory and relentless blitz battles, RigelStar is a name that resonates in the virtual halls of chess arenas around the world. With a peak Blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2605 in May 2025 and a Bullet peak rating of 2575, RigelStar has proven to be an unstoppable force on the 64 squares—faster than a rook on the seventh rank and sharper than a well-placed knight fork.

Since first stepping onto the digital battlefield back in 2016, RigelStar has amassed a colossal 27,450 wins in Blitz alone, showing a passion for the game that's as enduring as it is spicy. Though the losses are near the same number, each defeat only fuels a fiery comeback—a hallmark of a player with an astounding 86.45% comeback rate. In other words, never count this star out until the final move is played.

Playing Style & Personality

Known for a tactical gameplay style that embraces early resignations at a modest 0.63% and an incredible knack for endgames (84.13% endgame frequency), RigelStar loves the long fight. With average moves per win creeping up to 85, patience is not just a virtue here—it’s a winning strategy.

If RigelStar had a motto, it might be: "Commit to the long haul, but always watch out for sneaky forks!" The psychological stamina is commendable with a tilt factor of just 15, and a particularly sharp instinct for the early morning glory hours—7 AM is the secret weapon for peak performance.

Opening Repertoire: The Secret Sauce

While the exact opening repertoire is officially "Top Secret," fans might spot appearances of the Slav Defense, Queen’s Gambit Declined, and French Defense variations sprinkled with a dash of Catalan finesse—because why not mix mystery with mastery? Bullet enthusiasts enjoy a lively Colle System and French Defense lineup, showing off a diverse weaponry ready for any time control.

Memorable Matches & Recent Highlights

One of the freshest gems in RigelStar's treasure chest is the dazzling checkmate executed against “Dohani” on June 3, 2025. Deploying the London System, RigelStar patiently weaved through the middlegame, eventually delivering a royal knockout with the queen making a final, decisive move.
Replay the masterpiece here.

But even a star falls sometimes—the recent loss versus Dimitris_Polymeropoulos in a well-fought Reti Opening reminds us all that every defeat is just a warm-up for the next conquest.

Off the Board

When not busy outthinking opponents or building endgame fortresses, one can imagine RigelStar enjoying a good coffee, plotting the next brilliant tactic, or maybe even dreaming of capturing Magnus Carlsen's crown. Given the sheer volume of games played, RigelStar might just be the ultimate "blitz junkie" or "bullet barracuda"—always hungry for more, rarely out of energy.

Whether you are a casual player or an aspiring grandmaster, RigelStar’s career is an inspiring blend of grit, wit, and a dash of mystery. So next time you face RigelStar online, get ready for a whirlwind of brilliant moves—because this player is not just playing pieces, but playing minds.


🆚 Opponent Insights

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Most Played Opponents
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fischersfrisoer 65W / 48L / 6D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2507 2605
2024 2450 803
2023 2117 2403
2022 2305 2290
2021 2401
2020 2412 2501 1038
2019 2103 2402
2018 2287
2017 2062
2016 1200 2068
Rating by Year201620172018201920202021202220232024202526051200YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1863W / 1612L / 240D 1690W / 1772L / 242D 85.6
2024 2895W / 2860L / 428D 2636W / 3148L / 399D 84.5
2023 2228W / 2162L / 327D 1925W / 2499L / 305D 85.0
2022 2330W / 2447L / 273D 2096W / 2607L / 310D 83.8
2021 818W / 777L / 118D 698W / 891L / 111D 84.0
2020 3185W / 2806L / 415D 2679W / 3271L / 405D 85.0
2019 1658W / 1684L / 227D 1487W / 1830L / 246D 84.3
2018 268W / 239L / 25D 228W / 280L / 31D 82.6
2017 2W / 1L / 0D 1W / 2L / 0D 76.7
2016 19W / 8L / 2D 14W / 10L / 3D 84.1

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 219 113 97 9 51.6%
Colle System 179 99 76 4 55.3%
French Defense Exchange Variation 116 58 48 10 50.0%
Englund Gambit 54 26 26 2 48.1%
Reti Opening Sicilian Invitation 53 26 25 2 49.1%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 52 30 21 1 57.7%
French Defense Rubinstein Blackburne Defense 47 21 23 3 44.7%
French Defense Classical Steinitz Variation 47 17 29 1 36.2%
Indian Game Yusupov Rubinstein System 43 22 20 1 51.2%
Kings Indian Attack French Variation 42 26 15 1 61.9%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 5
Losing 15 0
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