Rinus Rillema

Profile Summary: Rinus Rillema (RinusRR)

Meet Rinus Rillema, also known in the chess universe as RinusRR, a rising star in the rapid chess arena who has been twisting knights' and pawns' fate since 2024. Despite a humble beginning with a starting rapid rating of 211, Rinus quickly embarked on a steep climb to achieve an impressive peak rating of 734 in March 2025, proving that even a rook can fly when given wings.

Rinus’s journey is filled with nearly 700 rapid games, boasting a solid win record (337 wins vs. 319 losses and 65 draws). His favorite playground? The “Top Secret” opening, which almost sounds like a covert operation rather than a chess strategy, where he holds a respectable ~47% win rate in over 600 matches. But don’t underestimate his flair with classics like the “Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense” or the charming “Vienna Game,” where his win rates soar as high as 75%.

This grandmaster-in-the-making is no stranger to dicey comebacks either — with a comeback rate of 56% and an uncanny ability to claw back victories after losing key pieces (nearly 37% win rate). Although Rinus sometimes tilts (7% tilt factor) — which, let's be honest, happens even to the greatest when the queen decides to take a coffee break — he shines brightest in the early morning hours, where his winning chances peak at 8 AM, making him the perfect wake-up call for his opponents.

Psychologically? He’s like a chess ninja — quick to resign early only about 3.8% of the time, and savoring endgames with a whopping 62% appearance rate, proving patience is definitely one of his virtues. Games tend to be cinematic, averaging around 64 moves, whether in victory or defeat, so if you’re playing him, prepare for an epic saga!

Fun Facts & Highlights

• Longest winning spree: 13 consecutive victories — a true period of chess domination.
• Has a peculiar knack for rattling opponents on Thursdays and Fridays with nearly 49% win rate.
• While white pieces give him a slight edge (51.24% wins), black is a tougher nut to crack (42.18% wins), so choose colors wisely when challenging him.
• Despite the serious stats, Rinus’s unique opening named “Top Secret” suggests his games may come with classified moves. Spy agencies, beware!
• Not afraid of tough competition — Rinus shows fierce results versus higher-rated players, though the wins come with a spicy 65% loss rate, keeping everyone on their toes.

Recently, Rinus showcased tactical brilliance by winning games through clever resignations by his opponents and delivering a checkmate in a stunning 53-move mini-epic on June 1, 2025. However, even chess heroes have their off days — like his latest loss on June 3, 2025, where he got checkmated after a long battle proving every game is a new adventure.

Whether you're a casual player or a seasoned master, watching RinusRR maneuver the battlefield is like witnessing a detective unravel a mystery, one pawn at a time. So keep an eye on this humble warrior who transforms pawns into kings... or at least very annoying pawns for his opponents!