Profile: Rollim
Meet Rollim, a resilient chess enthusiast with a knack for bouncing back and a flair for the Italian Game. Known for a mixed bag of victories and valiantly fought defeats, Rollim’s journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster with a dash of comedy.
Starting with a modest rapid rating of 619 in mid-2021 and steadily climbing to a peak of 769 in August 2023, Rollim has proven that persistence and learning from each game is key. Even if the rapid battles sometimes end in a loss, with a near 50% win rate over 365+ rapid games, Rollim keeps the chess fires burning.
Blitz and bullet might not be Rollim’s comfort zones (peak ratings of 620 and 364, respectively), but don't count this player out of a quick skirmish! With a stubborn streak reflected by a longest winning streak of 7 and a losing streak of 10, the mental game here is as real as the tactical blunders.
Opening Highlights
- Italian Game: The crowd favorite, with a solid 61% win rate – something about those knights and bishops just clicks!
- Scotch Game: A strong showing with a 58% win rate, showing Rollim’s willingness to mix it up early.
- Giuoco Piano (Pianissimo Variation): The quiet storm strategy yielding a 70% win ratio – a true hidden gem.
- Other openings like the Scandinavian and Three Knights have proven to be more challenging, but hey, every master was once a beginner battling on shaky ground.
Playing Style & Personality
Famous perhaps for a modest early resignation rate (~8%), Rollim keeps their dignity intact but isn’t afraid to throw in the towel when the king cries “check!” With an average of 48 moves per game whether winning or losing, it’s clear that Rollim doesn’t shy away from a drawn-out strategic tussle.
One of Rollim’s superpowers is a notable 68% comeback rate – yes, this warrior rarely gives up after losing a piece! It’s like a chess-themed Rocky movie with every game ending with an ‘eye of the tiger’ moment.
Best Time to Challenge Rollim
If you want to catch them at their best, set your clock to 8 AM – that’s when Rollim’s chess senses are sharpest. Beware, though: their win rate at 8 AM is a perfect 100%, so be prepared for a tough fight!
Rivalries & Fun Facts
Rollim’s most frequent opponent is natan_fk with 19 battles waged, where victories and defeats dance close to a 50/50 split. Meanwhile, opponents like shrunwanth and joocorreia33 have felt the sting of defeat, having a 100% loss record against Rollim recently.
Rollim’s motto might as well be: “If at first you don’t succeed, check your opponent’s king again!” With an impressive 95% win rate in games won by checkmate, when it’s time to strike, Rollim goes all in.
Recent Memorable Game
One standout victory on June 6, 2025 involved Rollim carefully dismantling shrunwanth’s defenses in the Italian Game, culminating in a graceful resignation from the opponent at move 21. Talk about a rapid knockout!
Whether it’s sharp openings, tough middlegames, or endgame scrambles, Rollim adds a little spice (and a lot of heart) to every match. The chess journey may continue with ups and downs, but one thing’s certain: Rollim will always bring the fight, the flair, and occasionally, a cheeky resignation.
Hi Rollim! 👍 Here is your personalized post-game feedback.
1. What you’re already doing well
- Tactical eye – You spot forks and loose pieces quickly (e.g. 10.Nxe5! in your latest win and the cute 11.Qxh7# miniature). Keep sharpening that instinct with daily puzzle reps.
- Initiative minded – You rarely play passive moves. Even in losses you tried …Qxh2+, …Qxf4+ etc. This fighting spirit is a big asset at your rating.
- Time management – In all recent 10-minute games you kept 6-8 minutes on the clock deep into the middlegame. Good pacing!
2. Biggest improvement themes
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Early-queen syndrome
Five of your last six losses started with 3–6 queen moves. Each extra queen hop costs tempi, leaves pieces undeveloped, and invites tactics against your king.
Action plan: new rule for the next 30 games – “No queen move before move 7 unless it wins material outright.” Track it in your notes and you will feel the difference. -
King safety comes first
Example: versus bdikboy you grabbed pawns with the queen while your king sat on e8 and the f-pawn marched, allowing Qe8#. Get castled by move 10 in 90 % of your games. -
Develop all the pieces before attacking
Look at the diagram position of your loss to Tasib008: after 17…Qg4?! your queenside pieces were still on their original squares while White’s army was ready. Remember “Knights, bishops, castle, THEN queen roams.” -
Opening choice
With Black you often play 2…Bc5 and a quick …Qh4. Fun but dubious. For a sound backbone add one classical line:- Against 1.e4 – try the Italian Two Knights or Scandinavian 2…Nf6 so you can develop smoothly and still reach tactical middlegames.
- Against 1.d4 – a simple setup like …d5, …e6, …Nf6, …Be7 will already score better than the current mix-and-match.
3. Mini study plan (4 weeks)
| Day | Focus | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mon / Wed / Fri | 15 tactic puzzles + annotate one of your own games (even a win!) | 25 min |
| Tue | Watch 10-min video on the opening you’ll use that week | 10 min |
| Thu | Play out 5 basic endings vs engine: K+P, K+R, etc. | 20 min |
| Sat or Sun | One longer (15 | 10) game with full post-mortem | 45 min |
4. Quick tactical quiz from your own games
Position comes from your loss vs bdikboy after 7…Qe4. White just played 8.c3. What is Black’s cleanest way to keep the extra material and finish development? (Answer hidden below – think first!)
Answer
8…Be7! (retreat consolidating the queen, preparing …0-0 and still guarding g5). The game move 8…Qxh1+ dragged the queen farther offside and lost.5. Keep an eye on your progress
Peak Rapid rating so far: 769 (2023-08-09) – let’s aim to beat it by the end of the study plan.
Use these charts to notice when you play your best:
Enjoy the journey, Rollim! Next time you feel tempted by an early pawn grab, remember: pieces first, queen later. See you on the board.
Glossary links if you need them: fork, pin, zwischenzug🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| natan_fk | 10W / 9L / 0D | View Games |
| gostavor | 3W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| vyctorrdz | 0W / 3L / 2D | View Games |
| forstereco | 0W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| gaucho013 | 0W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 364 | 408 | 595 | |
| 2024 | 645 | |||
| 2023 | 254 | 368 | 711 | 556 |
| 2022 | 653 | |||
| 2021 | 744 | |||
| 2020 | 620 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25W / 26L / 6D | 24W / 30L / 1D | 55.1 |
| 2024 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 45.5 |
| 2023 | 80W / 81L / 6D | 79W / 78L / 5D | 48.1 |
| 2022 | 1W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 2L / 0D | 31.5 |
| 2021 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 105.0 |
| 2020 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 34.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 45 | 26 | 17 | 2 | 57.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 38 | 17 | 19 | 2 | 44.7% |
| Scotch Game | 34 | 15 | 17 | 2 | 44.1% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 33 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 51.5% |
| Elephant Gambit | 25 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 56.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 15 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 46.7% |
| Amazon Attack | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 46.7% |
| Three Knights Opening | 14 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 35.7% |
| Petrov's Defense | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 78.6% |
| Barnes Defense | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 23.1% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Czech Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Fegatello Attack, Leonhardt Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Gambit | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Center Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 7 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 1 |