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sdah24

Playing Since: 2024-04-12 (Active)

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Daily: 424
3W / 7L / 0D
Rapid: 867
1353W / 1349L / 262D
Blitz: 678
1W / 2L / 1D

Meet sdah24: The Chessboard Conqueror

Once upon a chessboard, in the realm of 64 squares, emerged sdah24 — a player who dances with pawns and knights like it’s their own personal ballet. With a rollercoaster ride of ratings starting from humble beginnings near 100 and rocketing to a rapid peak of 822 in April 2025, sdah24 is proof that persistence (and perhaps a bit of caffeine) pays off.

Rating and Style

Rapid games are sdah24's playground, boasting over a thousand wins and nearly as many losses—because hey, who said winning all the time was fun? Their average rating floats around 600+ during their peak, showcasing a player who keeps climbing and learning. Expect an endgame enthusiast here; more than 65% of their games reach those tricky final phases.

The player’s average moves per win hover at about 63, which means patience is their middle name. Losses linger slightly longer, averaging near 70 moves, as sdah24 fights tooth and nail even in tough spots. Early resignation rate? A mere 4.39%, because giving up early isn’t in the playbook.

Opening Gambits

A lover of classic strategies, sdah24 frequently wields the Philidor Defense and the King's Pawn Opening, battling through nearly 300 and 270 games respectively. Notably, sdah24 has an impressive near-50% win rate in these trenches, proving formidable against many challengers.

Tactical Tenacity

When the going gets tough, the tough get tactical! With a comeback success rate surpassing 74%, sdah24 has surely turned many games on their head. Even after losing a piece, their fighting spirit shines with a 40% chance to claw back a win.

Psychological Quirks & Timing

Beware, opponents: sdah24 performs best in the evening hours, especially around 22:00 (10 PM) — the prime time to challenge your king! Their tilt factor is 8, suggesting some occasional frustration, but nothing that can dim their competitive fire for long.

Memorable Matches

A recent gem was a victory by resignation in a thrilling encounter using the Pirc Defense (Maroczy Variation). In this game, sdah24 showcased mastery in maneuvering and pressure, finishing off the opponent after a grueling 67-move duel.

Of course, like any warrior, sdah24 has faced defeat — sometimes being checkmated after battling through the Philidor Defense in a tightly contested match. But it’s in these moments that true champions are forged.

Head-to-Head and Community

sdah24 has tangled frequently with opponents like muhaimin_raiyan, demonstrating a competitive edge with mixed results. Their win rates swing wildly, from perfect scores against some to learning experiences against others — illustrating a player constantly evolving.

In Summary

sdah24 is that player who won’t quit, turning setbacks into setups, and crater ratings into sky-high peaks. Whether it's rapid blitz or daily matches, they bring a mix of strategic depth, resilience, and a healthy dose of chessboard grit. The next time you face sdah24, remember: patience, endurance, and a well-timed queen sacrifice just might be your best friends.


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Personalised feedback for sdah24

Your current peak rapid rating is 822 (2025-04-21). The games you recently played give a clear picture of your strengths and the specific adjustments that will help you climb toward 800-900 and beyond.

What you already do well

  • Tactical eyesight. You spot basic mating patterns quickly (e.g.

    ) and punish early queen sorties from opponents (khanifa_2024 resigned on move 3!).
  • Willingness to attack. The h-pawn pushes with Black show healthy fighting spirit and make many opponents uncomfortable.
  • Converting large material leads. In the 68-move win vs bard-gyang you stayed patient and avoided stalemate despite multiple queen promotions.

Priority areas for improvement

  1. Develop before you storm.
    Most of your losses start with an early queen move or pawn thrust that ignores the centre and delays castling.
    Example:

    – after trading queens you had three undeveloped pieces and were mated on the back rank.
    Action: For the next 20 games, set a personal rule: No queen moves and no pawn moves outside the c-, d-, e-files until your minor pieces and king are safe.
  2. Piece coordination.
    Re-moving the same piece (♞b8-c6-a5-b7…) and parking rooks on a8/h8 keeps them out of the game. Think “all pieces play”.
    Action: After move 10 in any game, pause and ask, “Which of my pieces is not helping yet?” Activate it on the next two moves.
  3. Basic endgames.
    You won the long queen endgame, but there were faster mates and you allowed perpetual-check chances.
    Action: Spend 10-15 min/day on king-&-pawn vs king drills; learn the idea of the opposition and “square of the pawn”.
  4. Opening structure.
    Relying on Philidor/Pirc structures with …Bg4/…h5 is fun but risky. A solid alternative will give you variety.
    Action: Learn a 4-move “starter kit”:
    • With White: Italian Game  (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5).
    • With Black: Classical Pirc  (1.e4 d6 2.d4 ♞f6 3.Nc3 g6 4.Nf3 ♝g7 5.Be2 O-O).
    Play them for two weeks, focusing on quick development, centre control, king safety.

Training plan (4-week outline)

WeekMain focusDaily task (≃25 min)
1Opening disciplinePlay 3 rapid games and review move 1-10: did you follow principles?
2Tactics30 theme puzzles (forks, pins, skewers). Track accuracy vs time.
3EndgamesStudy one new position from King + pawn endings and play it vs engine until you win twice.
4Game reviewSelf-annotate last 10 games, marking “Critical moment” and “Missed chance”.

Useful references

  • Opening principles: tempo, development, centre, king-safety.
  • Why back-rank mates happen: weak dark-square control & rook activity (...Rd8 in the loss vs darkgamer2239 came too late).
  • Endgame key words: opposition, square of the pawn, shouldering.

Progress trackers

Use these charts once a week to make sure your practice is paying off:

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Final thought

Your attacking instincts are a great asset—keep them! By adding a layer of disciplined development and endgame technique, you will convert more advantages and reduce the quick tactical losses. See you at 800+ soon—good luck!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
reversak2 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
muhaimin_raiyan 19W / 64L / 26D
arvi_0786 4W / 4L / 0D
ie-22 3W / 3L / 0D
gulity-no-1 0W / 5L / 0D
matassahas 0W / 4L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 678 875 424
2024 423 605 398
Rating by Year20242025875398YearRatingBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 350W / 323L / 51D 310W / 353L / 66D 71.6
2024 351W / 338L / 67D 346W / 345L / 79D 67.4

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Philidor Defense 513 237 240 36 46.2%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 486 211 230 45 43.4%
Scandinavian Defense 184 79 90 15 42.9%
Elephant Gambit 178 92 73 13 51.7%
Dresden Opening: The Goblin 164 67 84 13 40.9%
Czech Defense 156 67 73 16 43.0%
Amar Gambit 142 66 60 16 46.5%
Modern Defense 100 50 41 9 50.0%
French Defense 95 45 41 9 47.4%
Barnes Defense 88 47 28 13 53.4%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Modern Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Philidor Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Dresden Opening: The Goblin 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Amazon Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Czech Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Modern Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Unknown 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Amar Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
English Opening: Drill Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 0
Losing 8 5