Player Profile: sakusei
Meet sakusei, a chess enthusiast whose board battles resemble a thrilling rollercoaster ride. With a peak Rapid rating soaring to an impressive 1149 in 2023 and a Bullet zenith of 1215 the same year, sakusei embraces the swift pace of faster time controls but doesn’t shy away from thoughtful rapid skirmishes.
Playing Style
Known for an unexpectedly patient approach, sakusei averages over 57 moves per victory, proving that endurance often trumps haste. With a nearly balanced win rate as White (54.06%) and Black (52.99%), they handle both sides of the board with equal flair.
Early resignations are rare (around 11%), showing perseverance, while their endgame presence is felt in nearly half of all games played—because what’s a chess battle without a proper finale?
Tactical Brilliance & Grit
Showing remarkable resilience, sakusei boasts a 72% comeback rate and an almost mythical 100% win rate after losing a piece. Opponents beware: this is the player who smiles in the face of adversity and turns the tables with tactical wizardry.
Record & Rivalries
With over 350 wins in Rapid and a cheerful tally of 203 Bullet victories, sakusei is no stranger to triumph. Their longest winning streak of 12 games might just be because the chess gods like a good show.
Favorites include the mysterious “Top Secret” opening—which brings a decent ~54% win rate in Bullet and even better rapid success. When it comes to rivals, sakusei shows a special knack for outplaying “goose1214” with a near 79% win rate.
Quirks & Fun Facts
- Psychological Trends: Sakusei's tilt factor is low (6), meaning frustration rarely clouds decision-making.
- Prime Hours: Peak brilliance strikes around 14:00 with a whopping 69% win rate, though opponents at 13:00 might feel a bit safer with just 35% win odds.
- Win Rate by Day: Thursdays are lucky days with nearly 58% wins, while Saturdays can be a bit of a weekend slump at 47.65%.
In the grand theater of chess, sakusei is that unpredictable actor who thrives in fast-paced duels, has a cheeky smile for adversity, and might just pull a rabbit out of their hat right when you think the game is lost.
