roachmark

Profile Summary: roachmark

Meet roachmark, a resilient Rapid chess enthusiast whose journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride through the 64 squares. Possessing a peak Rapid rating of 692 achieved in February 2025, roachmark battles valiantly despite a record that includes more losses than wins—because sometimes, it’s the thrill of the fight that counts more than the scoreboard.

Known for diving into the complexities of the Modern Defense and the unpredictable Van 't Kruijs Opening, roachmark tries to keep opponents guessing—though sometimes opponents guess correctly more often than not! With a win rate of 50% in the French Defense, there’s clearly some French flair in the mix. Surprisingly, the one absolutely perfect opening record (100% wins!) belongs to the rarely played Pirc Defense - Geller System, proving that given the right moment, roachmark strikes like a chess ninja.

With an average game length close to 47 moves for decisive games, roachmark enjoys seeing the endgame unfold and is no stranger to grinding out long battles against opponents. Interestingly, losses often arrive swiftly after a long 13-game losing streak, but the fighting spirit always ignites back quickly with winning streaks of up to 2 games in a row.

When playing as Black, roachmark performs noticeably better than with the White pieces, boasting a Black win rate near 37% compared to a modest 28% with White. Perhaps the calm, reactive style black demands is their comfort zone. Speaking of temperament, with a tilt factor of 13, this player knows how to keep cool—or at least tries to, even when pawns decide to rebel.

Timing is everything for roachmark! Their best time to play is around 9:00 AM, a perfect excuse for those early birds who check their chessboard before coffee kicks in. Sunday is a shining beacon with a 100% win rate, so maybe the secret weapon is the weekend vibes.

Fun Fact

Not all kings and queens make it to the end; roachmark has pulled off some sneaky checkmates, including a memorable victory on 28 May 2025 with a flawlessly executed Pirc Defense - Geller System checkmate — the perfect final flourish after 31 carefully timed moves.
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In summary, roachmark is the kind of opponent that reminds you chess is a game of patience, persistence, and occasional spectacular tactical shots — plus the humility to learn from each game, whether it ends in a win or a spectacularly theatrical loss.

Statistics at a Glance

• Total Rapid Games: 55
• Wins: 18
• Losses: 37
• Draws: 0 (No one likes a tie, apparently)
• Longest Losing Streak: 13 games (ouch!)
• Longest Winning Streak: 2 games (steady improvement!)
• Favorite Openings: Modern Defense, Van 't Kruijs, French Defense
• Peak Rapid Rating: 692 in February 2025