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serg9898

Playing Since: 2023-05-18 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 1554
2082W / 1641L / 227D

About serg9898

Meet serg9898, a tenacious rapid chess battler whose rating has steadily climbed to an impressive peak of 1616 as of October 2024. With over 2800 rapid games under their belt, serg9898 isn't just your everyday player; they are a force on the board with a winning spirit and a few quirks that make their playstyle unforgettable.

Chess Odyssey

Rising through the ranks from a humble 1383 rating in late 2023, serg9898 has had an adventurous climb, encountering a rollercoaster of wins, losses, and draws. Their journey shows impressive resilience, boasting a staggering 83.7% comeback rate after setbacks — proving that the phrase "never give up" was tailor-made for them. Their longest winning streak? An eye-opening 12 games, matched only by an equally dramatic losing streak of the same length. Clearly, serg9898 rides the emotional waves of chess passionately!

Playing Strength & Style

Known for an early resignation rate of just 0.63%, it’s safe to say serg9898 likes to fight until the end. They tend to drag games on—winning an average of 72 moves and losing after nearly 80 moves on average—showing a penchant for long, strategic battles rather than quick finishes. Interestingly, serg9898 plays better with the white pieces, holding a solid 56.6% win rate as White compared to 47.7% as Black. Whether starting first or second, they aren’t afraid to mix classic approaches with sharp tactical blows.

Favorite Openings: The Secret Arsenal

With a mysterious “Top Secret” opening, serg9898 dominates over 2700 rapid games boasting a 52%+ win rate. But the chess connoisseur inside them shines through the fondness for the Vienna Game Max Lange Defense—winning 4 out of 5 games, and the Bishops Opening Berlin Spielmann Attack, where they delightfully win nearly 73% of their encounters.

Tactical Flair & Psychological Notes

serg9898 not only has chess knowledge but also psychological resilience: a respectable 12 tilt factor means even frustration can’t keep them down for long. Their best time to unleash their chess magic? The witching hour of 1:00 AM — apparently, the stars align and pawns storm more fiercely in the early morning quiet.

Memorable Moments

A recent masterpiece in June 2025 saw serg9898 clinching victory by checkmate in a Queen's Gambit Declined Baltic Defense, showcasing precise calculation and nerves of steel. And despite occasionally tasting defeat by resignation in sharp Sicilian Defense battles, serg9898 always bounces back ready to pounce.

Beyond the Board

If serg9898 were a chess piece, they'd be a knight—sometimes tricky, unpredictable, and always ready to leap back into the fray. Whether their adventures take place in the early morning blitz or the calm depths of rapid games, one thing is certain: serg9898 plays with heart, humor, and a touch of enigma.

So next time you face serg9898 on the chessboard, be prepared for a fight filled with cunning plans, spirited comebacks, and maybe a few surprises. After all, every game with serg9898 is anything but standard opening theory—it's a journey.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
mkchessman1 2W / 0L / 0D
mandarino0 5W / 1L / 0D
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Most Played Opponents
raraqelyan 12W / 17L / 2D
ultratoxo 7W / 4L / 0D
vaniribeiro 3W / 8L / 0D
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rokusz 2W / 3L / 2D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1556
2024 1474
2023 1337 1426
Rating by Year20232024202515561426YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 314W / 181L / 30D 245W / 238L / 40D 79.0
2024 484W / 358L / 42D 442W / 390L / 54D 77.3
2023 85W / 63L / 6D 68W / 82L / 7D 76.8

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 2786 1455 1175 156 52.2%
Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack 37 17 17 3 46.0%
Caro Kann Defense 29 18 10 1 62.1%
Ruy Lopez Opening 18 10 8 0 55.6%
Giuoco Piano Game Main Line 16 7 8 1 43.8%
Bishops Opening Berlin Spielmann Attack 15 10 5 0 66.7%
Queens Gambit Declined Baltic Defense 13 9 4 0 69.2%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 12 3 5 4 25.0%
Vienna Game Falkbeer Stanley Variation 12 8 3 1 66.7%
Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Variation 9 3 5 1 33.3%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 2
Losing 12 0