Say

Player Profile: Say (username: sayfor)

Say is a resilient chess enthusiast whose game evolves much like a fascinating organism adapting to its environment. Beginning with a humble Rapid rating of 597 in 2022, Say has seen fluctuations akin to the ebb and flow of a biological rhythm, currently holding a solid 559 in Rapid as of 2024.

What truly sets Say apart is a remarkable comeback gene: a 63.22% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, proving that even when the nucleotides of the game’s DNA seem damaged, recovery is more than possible—it’s inevitable.

Say’s style is a blend of tenacity and endurance, averaging over 57 moves per win in Rapid games, showcasing a patient metabolic process that thrives in long, strategic battles. Their endgame frequency of 47.15% means they are no stranger to those intense cellular moments where each move counts toward survival or demise.

Despite a modest early resignation rate of 17.55%, Say is well known for outlasting opponents, with a longest winning streak of 9 games—a true evolutionary fitness signal in the world of online chess. Whether playing with white or black, Say’s win rates hover around 45-47%, a reliable gene expressing consistent performance.

Although the opening repertoire remains top secret (perhaps a genetic code not yet fully understood), Say shows particular strength in Blitz and Bullet formats, boasting win rates over 46%, where quick reflexes and neural firing dominate.

Like a neuron firing at peak efficiency, Say’s best hours include midday and early afternoon, with a striking 60% win rate at noon, and a peak 53% around early afternoon battles, indicating when their synapses are most primed for tactical warfare.

Responsive to psychological pressure with a modest tilt factor of 12, Say maintains a steady mental homeostasis, counseling others that in chess, as in biology, the ability to adapt, recover, and persist is the ultimate survival tool.

Outside the board, Say’s eclectic and sometimes humorous approach to their games makes them a unique phenotype in the vast chess biosphere—always evolving, always ready to pounce.