Meet rupnik16: The Chessboard Biologist
In the intricate world of chess, where pawns are the "cells," and strategy is the "DNA" of victory, rupnik16 navigates the labyrinth of 64 squares with the precision of a master biologist. With a rapid rating that has blossomed steadily from 1167 in 2021 to a peak of 1405 in 2023 before settling around 1200, this player’s career is a fascinating case study in adaptation and resilience.
From the opening "species" to the endgame's "ecosystem," rupnik16 thrives on a diverse repertoire:
- Bishops Opening Boi Variation boasts a robust 55% win rate, proving this variation is no mere microbial life—it's a powerhouse.
- Bishops Opening Berlin Defense holds a 51.5% win rate, showing that subtle genetic tweaks can yield significant survival advantages.
- The Philidor Defense, a classic, remains a tried and true part of rupnik16's “genome,” with nearly a 49% success rate.
Almost 24,000 rapid games logged are a testament to patience and persistence, not unlike Darwin's painstaking observations. With a nearly balanced win/loss record, this player’s tactical DNA allows for many a comeback—bouncing back from losses with an impressive 73% comeback rate. Like a cell repairing DNA damage, rupnik16 finds ways to turn the tide after setbacks.
Speaking of psychological biochemistry, the tilt factor may spike like adrenaline at 14, but the resilience and 'neural plasticity' in play ensures nearly flawless performance after losing pieces (100% win rate!), avoiding the dangerous “one-sided loss” mutation (only 2.25% rate).
On the clocks, rupnik16 is an early riser, showing best winning stats during the 15:00 hour—a prime time for cerebral cells to fire synchronously. Interestingly, the early morning hours harbor some mysterious low rates, possibly indicating some hibernation for cellular regeneration.
White or black, each battle is fought with the heart of a biologist recombining strategies for optimal fitness—winning 48.7% of games on white and 46% on black. Early resignations are low at just over 1%, proving that like a hardy species, rupnik16 resists premature extinction.
Whether facing familiar opponents or venturing into new neural pathways, rupnik16 keeps the chess biosphere alive and evolving. Here’s to many more evolutionary leaps on the board!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| okdonplayer | 9W / 6L / 0D | View Games |
| isteaquemahmud | 6W / 5L / 1D | View Games |
| 5aled000 | 5W / 5L / 0D | View Games |
| asphotografer | 3W / 4L / 3D | View Games |
| gustypranata | 2W / 7L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1161 | |||
| 2024 | 958 | 1183 | ||
| 2023 | 1112 | |||
| 2022 | 1236 | |||
| 2021 | 1167 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 698W / 665L / 91D | 663W / 730L / 66D | 74.7 |
| 2024 | 1444W / 1425L / 169D | 1376W / 1511L / 154D | 75.0 |
| 2023 | 1046W / 958L / 104D | 973W / 1049L / 97D | 74.2 |
| 2022 | 1228W / 1124L / 131D | 1176W / 1278L / 91D | 72.0 |
| 2021 | 1128W / 1060L / 108D | 1108W / 1175L / 70D | 69.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Opening | 3992 | 1973 | 1792 | 227 | 49.4% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 2030 | 917 | 1045 | 68 | 45.2% |
| Philidor Defense | 2018 | 970 | 970 | 78 | 48.1% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Defense | 1894 | 979 | 835 | 80 | 51.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 1863 | 956 | 824 | 83 | 51.3% |
| Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack | 724 | 294 | 395 | 35 | 40.6% |
| Bishops Opening Boi Variation | 687 | 384 | 261 | 42 | 55.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 646 | 338 | 272 | 36 | 52.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 510 | 252 | 230 | 28 | 49.4% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 416 | 182 | 211 | 23 | 43.8% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro Kann Defense Advance Bronstein Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 0 |
| Losing | 14 | 1 |