scarp81

Player Profile: scarp81

Meet scarp81, a Rapid chess warrior who navigates the 64 squares with the tenacity of a knight on a caffeine rush. With a peak rating of 393 reached in May 2025, scarp81 is no stranger to thrilling victories and occasional setbacks, each game a saga of strategy, sharp tactics, and just a bit of luck.

Playing Style & Stats

Known for an average of 46 moves per win, scarp81’s games are engaging battles of endurance, preferring to savor the drama rather than quick flicks of the fingers. Early resignations are rare (7.62%), proving a fighting spirit that won't go quietly into the night. With an almost equal win rate as White and Black (~49%), this player keeps opponents guessing and chess analysts busy.

Tactical awareness shines through with a notable 57.14% comeback rate — losing a piece doesn’t mean losing the game for scarp81! Though sometimes the fates are cruel, shown by a 13.45% one-sided loss rate, every loss is just setup for the next big swing.

Favorite Openings

• Pirc Defense: The secret weapon – boasting an impressive 80% win rate over 10 games. “Pirc your opponent off guard!”
• Philidor Defense: A trusty classic, wielded with a 56.82% win rate.
• Scandinavian Defense: Steely and straightforward, with a solid 55% win rate.
• King’s Pawn Opening, Leonardis Variation: The most-tested gambit with 140 games played and a near 46% win rate, showing scarp81’s willingness to tango in well-trodden battlegrounds.

Battle Scars & Comebacks

Our hero has wrestled with some tough rivals. The longest winning streak sits pretty at 7 games, while the longest losing streak is an edgy 8 games — chess, after all, is a rollercoaster. Currently, scarp81 is riding a 3-game winning streak, proving the comeback king is far from done.

Recent Games Spotlight

A recent masterpiece was a swift, elegant checkmate against Darsh235, showcased with the infamous French Defense - King's Indian Attack. The final move, Qxf7#, was so sharp it probably made the opponent blink twice. Meanwhile, other wins include a neat tactical victory against MexMik via a bold King's Pawn Opening.

Of course, not every day is a checkmate festival; recent losses prove that even the best stumble on the battleground.

When to Catch scarp81 in Action

Night owls rejoice! The best time to play against (or with) scarp81 is just after midnight, where they hold an astonishing 81.82% win rate at 00:00 hours — clearly, nocturnal brilliance is their forte.

Chess Personality

With a tilt factor of 8, scarp81 sometimes gets a bit emotional over the board — but who doesn’t? Rated vs casual games show a nearly 49% difference in win rates, proving this player brings their A-game when it counts.

Not Just a Player — A Strategist

Whether breaking out the Pirc Defense to confound opponents or trading blows with the Leonardis Variation, scarp81 embraces chess as a battle of wits and nerves. Expect deep calculation mixed with occasional cheeky surprises, because in the kingdom of 64 squares, predictability is the enemy!

Keep an eye on this rising chess gladiator; the journey from rapid battles to grandmaster glory might just be beginning.

Visualize the Rise

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