RPeter: The Rollercoaster Chess Enthusiast
RPeter, a spirited and resilient chess player, has been navigating the chequered battlefield of the 64 squares since at least 2010. Known for a frantic flair in blitz games and a tendency to dare greatly in rapid matches, RPeter’s journey in chess ratings reads like an emotional novel: peaks, valleys, and thrilling comebacks.
Blitz Battles and Brave Blunders
With a blitz peak rating of 1406 back in 2010, RPeter started strong but then took a scenic route through the rating rollercoaster, experiencing a few dips and climbs. Their blitz playstyle is characterized by a solid tactical awareness, boasting a remarkable 100% win rate after losing a piece — talk about turning the tables! Although losses have outnumbered wins (39 wins vs. 86 losses), RPeter's comeback rate of 58.7% suggests they refuse to give up, often scrapping their way back into contention.
The Daily Grinding and Bullet Blitz
RPeter’s daily chess shows a different story — a modest peak at 1200 rating with a slow but steady approach, including a rare but proud daily win in 2024. Bullet chess, the wild west of chess formats, hasn’t been the kindest to RPeter, with a peak of 1073 and a tough win rate hovering just above 21%. Nevertheless, every bullet game contributes to the rich tapestry of experience.
Rapid Revolution
When the clock slows down (relatively speaking), RPeter shines. A rapid rating vault to 1402 in 2023 paired with a 50% win rate in their limited rapid outings hints at untapped potential and perhaps a hidden love for deeper strategic battles.
Opponents, Openings, and Oddities
RPeter’s favorite secret weapon appears to be aptly named “Top Secret” openings — a mysterious strategy employed across all formats but yielding a humble win rate (around 30% in blitz). The player’s most frequent opponent, “rrado,” has been both a rival and a measuring stick, with a win rate against rrado sitting just under 29%. Against some horror-story opponents — apparently including “najebfrogh” and “winnerperez” — the results haven’t been favorable at all, but a few favorite adversaries like “craigthereal” and “jelena8” have enjoyed a 100% RPeter win record, proving it’s never all gloom and doom.
Playing Style and Psychology
Known for an early resignation rate of just over 11%, RPeter prefers to fight until the endgame — warming up for roughly 48 moves per win and continuing beyond 53 moves even in defeat, showing true stamina. The tilt factor, rated at 18, reveals moments where frustration might sneak in, but RPeter's resilience and tactical comebacks keep the journey lively.
Final Thoughts
RPeter might not top the leaderboards yet, but with a spirit forged in countless blitz battles, surprising rapid victories, and a playstyle that keeps opponents guessing, they embody the heart of chess: constantly learning, occasionally triumphing, and never backing down from a challenge. Keep an eye out — RPeter’s next comeback could be just a few moves away!
Hi RPeter, here is your personalised feedback!
1. Quick snapshot
• Current form: trending around the 800-1100 corridor.• 1402 (2023-08-25) • 1406 (2010-02-11)
• Activity patterns:
2. What you already do well
- Fighting spirit. You rarely give up material easily and often play on until the very end. Your win vs mihastar (25-Aug-23) shows good resilience in an equal end-game that you eventually converted.
- Piece activity. In several wins you quickly mobilise minor pieces and seize open files for your rooks (18…Bg4 and 24…c5! against mihastar was exemplary).
- End-game awareness. Promoting the a-pawn and choosing the quicker a1=Q in the same game demonstrates that you already visualise long forcing lines.
3. Main improvement areas
- Opening hygiene.
‑ Too many early king walks (e.g. 4…Ke7 after 4.Bxf7+ ↑ Italian). Aim to castle by move 10 in 80 % of your games.
‑ Avoid dubious pawn grabs such as 3…b5 in the QGA; they cost time and weaken squares.
Action: Memorise the first five moves of one solid opening each:- As White: Italian (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.c3 Nf6 5.d3)
- As Black vs 1.e4: Scandinavian or Caro-Kann
- As Black vs 1.d4: Queen’s Gambit Accepted—but follow the …c5 & …Nc6 main line, not …b5.
- King safety & tactics.
Many losses arise from loose kings (see 2024-02-29, 30.Bd4#) or missed forks & pins. Systematically check for:
• Loose back rank
• Knight fork threats on e6 / d6 / f7 etc.
• Long-diagonal bishop batteries ( …Bb7 vs your king on g2 was decisive on 02-Oct-24).
Action: 20 tactical puzzles per day, especially motifs of pin, discovered check and double attack. - Time management.
Four of the last eight losses were on time. You often fall below 60 s well before move 25.
Action: During your opponent’s turn, decide candidate move + reply plan. In the final minute, shift to simpler positions: trade queens or enter an end-game you know. - Move-to-move discipline.
Before releasing the mouse, run through a 5-point checklist:- Does it blunder mate or material?
- Does it leave a piece en-prise?
- Does it allow a forcing reply (check, capture, threat)?
- Does it improve piece activity or king safety?
- Does it follow the plan?
4. Example study position
You chose the wild piece-sac line 4.Bxf7+ Ke7?! Here is a safer alternative you can test against the engine:5. Suggested weekly routine
| Mon | 30 puzzle rush + review mistakes |
| Tue | Play 3 rapid games (15|10). Annotate the first without an engine. |
| Wed | Re-watch the annotated game with engine; note first tactical miss. |
| Thu | Opening rehearsal (10 mins each repertoire line on board) |
| Fri | End-game drills: KP vs K, R+P vs R, basic rook mates. |
| Weekend | Play for fun; experiment with a new idea only in casual games. |
6. Keep an eye on progress
Re-export your games every fortnight and check:- Average blunders per game (goal < 3).
- Opening book deviation before move 7 (goal > 60 % adherence).
- Time left on clock at move 20 (goal > 90 s).
Stay consistent, review your own games, and the rating gains will follow. Good luck and enjoy the journey!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| rrado | 29W / 71L / 2D | View Games |
| mihastar | 5W / 5L / 0D | View Games |
| Jana Krivec | 2W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| tkotan | 1W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| jelena8 | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 841 | 739 | ||
| 2023 | 926 | 1402 | 654 | |
| 2022 | 1165 | |||
| 2019 | 1355 | |||
| 2018 | 1109 | 654 | ||
| 2017 | 994 | |||
| 2016 | 1085 | |||
| 2015 | 1028 | 1073 | ||
| 2014 | 786 | 985 | ||
| 2010 | 887 | 1157 | 1200 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0W / 2L / 0D | 1W / 3L / 0D | 42.2 |
| 2023 | 1W / 10L / 0D | 2W / 6L / 0D | 60.1 |
| 2022 | 6W / 6L / 1D | 2W / 10L / 0D | 51.8 |
| 2019 | 2W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 3L / 0D | 38.0 |
| 2018 | 1W / 3L / 0D | 3W / 1L / 0D | 36.1 |
| 2017 | 3W / 4L / 0D | 1W / 7L / 0D | 59.3 |
| 2016 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 18.5 |
| 2015 | 3W / 3L / 0D | 2W / 3L / 0D | 77.1 |
| 2014 | 6W / 13L / 0D | 4W / 12L / 1D | 50.4 |
| 2010 | 3W / 11L / 0D | 4W / 11L / 0D | 43.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack | 26 | 11 | 14 | 1 | 42.3% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 8.3% |
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Unknown | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scotch Game | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Dresden Opening: The Goblin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Australian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Döry Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 4 | 0 |
| Losing | 18 | 1 |