Rufusiasty: The Underdog With a Chessboard
Meet Rufusiasty, a chess player whose rating journey resembles a rollercoaster through the game’s twists and turns — and not necessarily in the expected direction! With a peak rapid rating of 750 back in November 2022, Rufusiasty has shown flashes of brilliance and occasional bouts of “wait, what just happened?” moments that keep opponents on their toes.
Known for favoring unorthodox openings like the Van t Kruijs Opening and a charming flair with the Mieses Opening, they manage a respectable win rate above 60% with these adventurous choices. Whether launching a daring Center Game or boldly replying with f6 early on, Rufusiasty plays like a mix of chess strategist and chess comedian — ready to surprise, confound, and entertain.
Style & Stats
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Strongest Format: Rapid chess — with over 300 games played, roughly even wins and losses (139 wins vs. 140 losses), and a healthy dose of draws to keep things dramatic.
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Opening Gambits: Prefers the Mieses Opening (almost 70% win rate!), but also loves a good old-fashioned King’s Pawn Opening, maintaining nearly 50% success.
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Psychological Warfare: Despite a tilt factor of 9 (yes, everyone has those days), Rufusiasty boasts a comeback rate of almost 70%, proving they’re as resilient as a chessboard made of steel.
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Peak Ratings:
- Rapid: 750
- Bullet: 650
- Blitz: 722
- Daily: 946 (no slouch here!)
Noteworthy Achievements (& Occasional Missteps)
Rufusiasty’s longest winning streak is a commendable 9 games, a feat rivaled only by an equally daunting 9-game losing streak — which means they keep the suspense alive in every tournament! Their average moves per win hover around 49, but losses tend to drag on — almost 59 moves — as if contemplating life's decisions right on the chessboard.
Memorable Matches
In a recent gem from May 25, 2025, Rufusiasty secured a brilliant win in a Center Game battle with the black pieces, showcasing tactical awareness and patience. Alas, the thrill of victory is balanced by defeats like the June 2, 2025 loss to Ayoubvb, who managed a swift checkmate — reminding us all that chess is a game of humbling beauty.
Funny Facts
- Plays best at 5 AM when the world is quiet, but their opponents' dreams are filled with losing pawns.
- Favours early resignations only about 7.6% of the time — perhaps because Rufusiasty believes every game deserves a dramatic ending.
- Has a habit of winning more often on Saturday (win rate 55.8%), proving weekends truly are for crushing it.
All in all, Rufusiasty is the kind of player who reminds us that chess doesn’t always have to be serious; sometimes, it’s about the journey, the surprises, and yes, occasionally getting checkmated in style.
