Since first taking up competitive chess in 2020, samyl71 has charted a remarkable upward path—particularly in Rapid games, where his rating climbed from under 900 early on to a peak of 1377 in 2024. Across five years of Rapid play, he logged over 1,600 games (849 wins, 782 losses, and 64 draws), consistently refining his opening repertoire. His comfort with the Reti Opening stands out: he employed it in over a hundred encounters, securing more than half of them.
Beyond Rapid, samyl71 also tests his mettle in Bullet and Blitz, reaching a Bullet high of 798 in 2021 and notching a Blitz best of 1095 in 2024. Occasional Daily matches reflect his willingness to explore every time format. A keen strategist, he pushes many of his contests deep into the endgame (53% of the time), preferring to battle on rather than concede early—his early resignation rate is just 6.6%.
Known for staging comebacks at a 67% clip and maintaining a formidable 100% win rate after dropping a piece, samyl71 exhibits unflagging resilience at the board. He balances an approximate 50% win rate whether playing White or Black, showcasing all-around versatility. Although tilt can sometimes strike (15% factor), he has still strung together an impressive 11-game winning streak in his career. Always hungry for improvement, samyl71’s spirit and evolution as a player shine through in every phase of the game.
