Steven Smith (aka RookandRoll87)
Meet Steven Smith, a Rapid chess warrior whose rating once stormed as high as 507 in January 2025—only to remind us all that chess ratings can be a wild rollercoaster. With a career spanning bullet, blitz, and rapid play, Steven’s style could best be described as “fearlessly unorthodox.” His tendency to resign early about 12% of the time suggests he knows when to quit—but his 61.5% comeback rate proves he’s no quitter at heart!
Chess Style & Stats
- Peak Ratings: Rapid 507, Blitz 195, Bullet 333
- Total Rapid Games: 178 (69 wins, 97 losses, 12 draws)
- Longest Winning Streak: 5 games
- Longest Losing Streak: 11 games (ouch!)
- White Win Rate: 36%
- Black Win Rate: 40.38%
- Average Moves per Win: 50.2 - patience is a virtue!
- Most Played Opening: King's Pawn Opening and its many fearless adventures
Opening Repertoire Highlights
Steven relishes the Alekhine's Defense, boasting a 71% win rate there—clearly a favorite bait for his opponents. The Queens Pawn Chigorin Variation is also his playground, winning 62.5% of games with it. Meanwhile, his knack for the Van't Kruijs Opening could use a little love (28.6% win rate), but hey, everyone's got their quirky openings!
Recent Battles
Steven’s recent wins show a flair for quick sharp play, including a cunning victory against p0ch1_p0ch1 where he masterfully abandoned the game to secure a win—because sometimes, it’s all about timing and psychology! On the flip side, losses to opponents like Ishmeet_007 and LM_2009 reveal that even RookandRoll87 isn’t immune to blunders or brutal checkmates.
Psychological Profile & Quirks
Known for a tilt factor of 11, Steven is no stranger to the emotional rollercoaster chess player’s mind provides. His best time to strike? The 1 a.m. hour, when the stars align, and unconventional strategies seem to work best. Despite some streaky ups and downs, his win rate vs. lower-rated opponents peaks at a respectable 87%, proving he again and again serves humble pie to the less experienced.
Opponent Anecdotes
Steven's nemesis is the enigmatic lovehv, who sports a modest 26% win rate against him. Yet many others like menadetm and drzkennz have sadly found themselves on the losing end more than 100% of the time (maybe Steven’s math is a little optimistic there, or it's just brutal dominance). In close quarters, Steven’s tactical awareness shines, especially when behind a piece—he still manages to claw out wins nearly a third of the time.
Summary
Steven Smith, aka RookandRoll87, is the chess world’s embodiment of persistence, humor, and the unexpected. Whether battling through brutal losing streaks, staging heroic comebacks, or smashing opponents with less-favored openings, his love of the game is tangible. One might say he plays chess like life: sometimes messy, often unpredictable, but always entertaining.
