roraph4

Profile Summary: roraph4

Meet roraph4, the blitz enthusiast who dances on the chessboard faster than the speed of light—well, almost. With a peak Blitz rating of 717 achieved in May 2025, roraph4 has demonstrated flashes of brilliance even if the journey hasn’t always been a smooth ride. A peak Rapid rating of 684 and a Bullet peak of 621 confirm they can charm in various time modes, though the Bullet games seem to often be a rollercoaster of emotions.

When it comes to openings, roraph4 shows a fondness for classic choices peppered with a few bold gambits. The King’s Pawn Opening is their weapon of choice, boasting a respectable 63.64% win rate in Rapid, while in Blitz, the Scandinavian Defense (Mieses-Kotrc Variation) yields a sharp 75% win rate. However, not all openings have been kind; the Three Knights Opening in Rapid is a known nemesis with zero wins in six attempts. Perhaps it’s just that tricky variation that makes the pieces rebel.

Despite several epic battles (164 Rapid games in May alone!), roraph4 has endured a fair share of long losing streaks (up to 10 games) but never lost their spirit. Their tactical awareness is impressive, with a comeback rate near 63%, proving they don’t just fold under pressure—they push back. The average game length is about 44 moves, suggesting plenty of nail-biting finishes where no move is safe.

Interestingly, evening is when the magic really happens: at 21:00, they have a stunning ~78% win rate, so if you want to catch roraph4 off-guard, morning might be your best bet! Yet, don’t let the occasional early resignation rate of 17.65% fool you—they know when to cut losses and save energy for the next match.

On the social front, roraph4 is a worthy rival and sometimes an unpredictable underdog. Players like aurelpoud and sushimannen have felt the sting of their victories, while others such as pritam_dey_g and idelpt have been a tougher nut to crack. But hey, chess is a game of ups and downs—just ask roraph4's recent checkmate defeat against pritam_dey_g!

Signature Victory

One of roraph4's most dazzling wins came in a live game on June 8, 2025, against aurelpoud, concluding with a fearsome checkmate. This game showcased precision and strategy in the rarely seen Englund Gambit 2.dxe5 Nc6. It’s a testament to how quickly roraph4 can turn a chaotic position into a masterpiece.

A player who cherishes both dramatic victories and the learning that follows defeat, roraph4 continues their quest for chess greatness one rapid, blitz, and bullet game at a time.