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Profile: •~• (aka seng_ru)

Born to shake the chessboard and rattle kings, •~•—known in the chess mondo as seng_ru—is a rapid-fire tactician who loves a good battle in the blink of an eye. Don’t blink, or you might miss their spectacular climb from a humble 100 rating in early 2025 to a blazing peak of 391 in Rapid chess by June!

Specializing in Rapid chess, seng_ru's style combines bold gambits and sneaky traps, often opting for the King's Pawn Opening and their secret weapon: the Alekhine’s Defense, boasting a near 78% win rate—a true masterpiece of provocation and precision. With an average of roughly 55 moves per win, patience is their middle name, until the checkmate strike lands.

Speaking of drama, seng_ru’s games are far from dull: the longest winning streak sits at a cheeky 6 games, but beware, the losing streak hits 5 in a row too, proving that every chess journey has its ups and downs (and inevitable meme-worthy blunders).

A Tale of Battles & Brilliance

Among fierce rivals, jensliew has been a recurring sparring partner—51 clashes fought, with seng_ru winning about 23.5% of these skirmishes. Though not the easiest opponent, every game against jensliew is a chess rollercoaster.

The Art of Comebacks & Quirks

• Chance to win after losing a piece: 42.6%. Yes, they claw back from material down like a true gladiator.
• Longest rapid rise: from 100 to 391 in just a few months (2025).
• Early resignation rate is a humble 16%, suggesting that sometimes even seng_ru knows when to cut their losses... but not always!
• Best time to play? The mystical hour of 1 AM, when all the best ideas strike (or maybe it's just the coffee).

Memorable Moment

Among many great battles, one stands out like a glorious checkmate finale. On June 1st, 2025, seng_ru executed a dazzling finish against jensliew using the Caro-Kann Defense—a brilliant queen sacrifice at move 16 delivered checkmate, sealing the victory and hearts alike.

[Event "Live Chess"]
[Date "2025.06.01"]
1. e4 c6 2. Bc4 d5 3. Bb3 e5 4. Nc3 Nf6 5. Nf3 dxe4 6. Nxe5 Bc5 7. Nxf7 O-O 8. Nh6+ Kh8 
9. Nf7+ Rxf7 10. Bxf7 Ng4 11. Nxe4 Qe7 12. d4 Qxe4+ 13. Qe2 Bb4+ 14. c3 Qxg2 
15. Qe8+ Bf8 16. Qxf8# 1-0

Favorite Openings:

• Rapid favorites: King's Pawn Opening, Alekhine's Defense, Scandinavian Defense (a perfect 100% win rate in a favorite variation, no less!)
• Bullet: Slightly less luck here, but the Caro-Kann Defense still holds court.

Final Thoughts

Whether it’s crushing foes with a sneaky Scandinavian trap or outlasting opponents in a grueling rapid war, seng_ru plays with heart, grit, and just enough madness to keep you guessing. One thing’s for sure: they bring the drama—and probably a coffee or two—to every game. So if you see •~• awaiting their next opponent, prepare for a battle where anything can—and will—happen.