Player Profile: semisem
Meet semisem, a chess aficionado whose blitz skills dance on the edge of brilliance and wild creativity! With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2672, this player is a real storm on the board, darting through openings and endgames with equal flair.
Since 2017, semisem has been unlocking secrets and surprises in over 50,000 blitz games, winning nearly as many as they’ve lost – with a respectable draw count peppered in for good measure. Don’t let those losses fool you; they fuel an impressive comeback rate of over 83%, proving that resilience is their middle name.
Known for striving to outwit opponents with a rich and varied opening repertoire, semisem doesn’t shy away from mystery. Their favorite opening? The enigmatic Top Secret strategy – so secret, even the Grandmasters are scratching their heads! When they do venture into more known waters, the Benoni Defense's “Modern Pawn Storm” variation is a crowd-pleaser, boasting a flawless 100% win rate in those lineups.
Playing style? Think calculated patience blended with a dash of daring: an average of 72 moves per win and nearly 78 before tasting a loss. Semisem embraces endgames like a grandmaster poet, with over 81% of their games advancing into these final, delicate battles. Whether wielding the white pieces or defending in black, their tenacity shines through, achieving a higher success rate as White (51%) but always a formidable foe as Black.
Psychologically, semisem is quite the enigma — with a tilt factor of just 11, they keep cool even when the heat's on. The best time to catch them at their sharpest? Midnight hour, when blitz battles become almost unfairly one-sided in their favor (hello, 75% win rate at 11 PM!).
Highlights and Quirks:
- Longest winning streak: 16 games (that’s some serious hot streak!)
- Most recent victory: delivered by a stylish victory on time where semisem outmaneuvered their opponent in a Queens’ Pawn English Defense
- Known for rarely resigning early — resilience is their secret weapon
- Tactically sharp with a comeback rate north of 83% after setbacks, maintaining fierce fighting spirit
- Enjoys surprising their opponents with unconventional yet surprisingly effective openings
Among their fiercest rivalries, semisem goes toe-to-toe most often with players like Alexmitalex and Oferzt, showing balanced performances. Their win rates against a diverse cast span from the dazzling 100% against some lesser-known foes to a humbling 12.5% against the toughest challenges.
In short, semisem is not just a chess player; they’re a whirlwind of skill, strategy, and a pinch of mystery wrapped in an enigma, ready to storm the chessboard at any hour (especially around 23:00). Whether you’re a casual admirer or a seasoned player, watching semisem's games is like witnessing chess fireworks — unpredictable, exciting, and always entertaining.