Sanftmut22: The Chessboard's Gentle Storm
Meet Sanftmut22, a resilient and ever-evolving chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Starting humble with a daily rating hovering around 500 in 2022, Sanftmut22 quickly proved not to be a one-season wonder. In fact, by mid-2023, they had soared to an impressive peak daily rating of 828, climbing steadily through grit, endurance, and probably a few cups of coffee.
Known for their tenacity, Sanftmut22 isn’t just another player aiming for grandmaster glory; this player has mastered the art of bouncing back — boasting a remarkable 76.56% comeback rate when things start looking bleak. Losing a piece? No problem! With a 41.75% win rate after losing material, Sanftmut22’s opponents better stay sharp and keep an eye out for sneaky tactical counterattacks.
Playing predominantly solid and methodical chess, our player's games often reach a long and rich endgame stage about 62% of the time. Matches tend to be drawn out with an average of 53 moves to win, proving patience really is a virtue. But don't mistake endurance for sluggishness — with an average loss dragging on to nearly 66 moves, Sanftmut22 battles until the very end, testing patience and nerves alike.
Favorite openings? Sanftmut22 enjoys a diverse palette from the classics: the King's Pawn Opening (with an impressive ~55% win rate in daily games), to the cunning Alekhine's Defense, and even the mysterious Top Secret opening—probably their secret sauce despite a slightly challenging win ratio.
When it comes to time controls, whether it’s blitz, bullet, or rapid, Sanftmut22 adapts with grace. They've reached peak ratings near 750 in blitz and 720 in bullet formats, proving speed is no obstacle. Interestingly, mornings around 5 AM seem to be their sweet spot for playing, suggesting maybe their best moves come before even breakfast.
But, as every true chess warrior knows, not all battles end in triumph. Sanftmut22’s longest losing streak hit 13 games, reminding us all that even the most steadfast knights take their knocks. Still, with a low early resignation rate of just over 2%, this player sticks it out until the final checkmate—win or lose.
For fans of dramatic finishes, Sanftmut22’s latest checkmate victory was a swift and elegant end to a French Defense duel, capturing the king in just 19 moves and proving that sometimes patience and timing strike the perfect harmony.
Whether they’re wielding the white or black pieces, Sanftmut22 remains a fierce competitor with a roughly 48% win rate as White and a respectable 45% with Black. Their style is a beautiful mix of resilience, strategy, and a dash of unpredictability—truly a player to watch on the virtual battlefield.
In short, Sanftmut22 is that charming chess player you want on your side—never backing down, always learning, and occasionally surprising everyone with a move so clever you wonder if they’ve peeked into the future.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| mistermescalito | 8W / 38L / 3D | View Games |
| raphaolive | 28W / 14L / 0D | View Games |
| hsvrugensee | 11W / 25L / 1D | View Games |
| hustleformo392 | 8W / 13L / 0D | View Games |
| dagowe | 7W / 8L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 507 | 614 | 616 | 726 |
| 2024 | 720 | 730 | 624 | 739 |
| 2023 | 661 | 509 | 659 | 438 |
| 2022 | 456 | 420 | 449 | 655 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 485W / 531L / 49D | 500W / 532L / 37D | 64.7 |
| 2024 | 1211W / 1152L / 106D | 1125W / 1245L / 96D | 61.9 |
| 2023 | 1222W / 1168L / 105D | 1139W / 1235L / 124D | 61.0 |
| 2022 | 367W / 349L / 30D | 310W / 391L / 37D | 57.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 204 | 81 | 121 | 2 | 39.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 116 | 65 | 50 | 1 | 56.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 52 | 18 | 33 | 1 | 34.6% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 51 | 22 | 28 | 1 | 43.1% |
| Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game | 40 | 19 | 21 | 0 | 47.5% |
| Alekhines Defense | 37 | 17 | 20 | 0 | 46.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 30 | 12 | 18 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 30 | 12 | 17 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation | 29 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 51.7% |
| Philidor Defense | 26 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 42.3% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 2019 | 964 | 955 | 100 | 47.8% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 622 | 280 | 307 | 35 | 45.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 589 | 273 | 277 | 39 | 46.4% |
| Bishops Opening | 358 | 177 | 163 | 18 | 49.4% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 277 | 129 | 140 | 8 | 46.6% |
| Bishops Opening Boi Variation | 254 | 122 | 126 | 6 | 48.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 213 | 107 | 102 | 4 | 50.2% |
| French Defense | 206 | 97 | 104 | 5 | 47.1% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Defense | 206 | 95 | 105 | 6 | 46.1% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 187 | 76 | 97 | 14 | 40.6% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 233 | 120 | 109 | 4 | 51.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 104 | 49 | 55 | 0 | 47.1% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 86 | 42 | 44 | 0 | 48.8% |
| Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game | 40 | 28 | 11 | 1 | 70.0% |
| Petrovs Defense | 38 | 17 | 20 | 1 | 44.7% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 35 | 17 | 18 | 0 | 48.6% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 35 | 19 | 16 | 0 | 54.3% |
| Bishops Opening | 28 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 26 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 46.1% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 26 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 53.9% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 206 | 107 | 88 | 11 | 51.9% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 78 | 38 | 38 | 2 | 48.7% |
| Top Secret | 59 | 25 | 27 | 7 | 42.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 58 | 29 | 27 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 28 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 46.4% |
| Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game | 24 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Alekhines Defense | 24 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 41.7% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 24 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 45.8% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 23 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 43.5% |
| Petrovs Defense | 22 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 40.9% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 2 |
| Losing | 13 | 0 |