Biography of Shaft_mann: The Chessboard Botanist
Meet Shaft_mann, a master cultivator of pawns and plots, whose chess career has blossomed like a well-tended garden in the digital arena. Since 2024, Shaft_mann has navigated through the intricate forests of Rapid, Blitz, Bullet, and Daily chess with the grace of a seasoned biologist observing nature's delicate balance.
With a peak Rapid rating creeping up to 833 in 2025 and Daily games crowned by a steadfast 806 rating, Shaft_mann's gameplay photosynthesizes patience and tactical flair. The user’s strategic roots dig deep, with openings like the Scotch Game yielding a verdant 52.7% win rate, while their roots in the Scandinavian Defense sprout to an impressive 64.7% success in Rapid.
Their blitzkrieg battles see a lively 75% win rate with the King's Pawn Opening, proving that Shaft_mann isn’t afraid to strike fast and rake in the wins before weeds can grow. Even in Bullet, where time is the predator, they manage a tactical win rate growing steadily, keeping their opponents on edge like a carnivorous plant snapping shut.
Don’t let the modest 9.7% early resignation rate fool you — this player has a comeback rate of 61.6%, and when a piece is lost, Shaft_mann rebounds with 100% determination, turning what could have been an autumn of defeat into a spring of opportunity. Their games average over 53 moves per win, showing patience and endurance worthy of a champion gardener.
Off the board, Shaft_mann is a curious hybrid — blending strategic growth and spontaneous bursts of energy like a rare chess specimen. Their psychological resilience keeps a low tilt factor (~10), ensuring the game stays nutrient-rich and free of toxic stress.
A true connoisseur of chess ecology, Shaft_mann thrives with the sunniest win rates during early morning hours and weekend afternoons, basking in the light of calculated moves and sharp tactics.
Whether facing familiar foes or cultivating new rivalries, Shaft_mann’s competitive roots run deep. With a friendly wink and a strategic nod, they continue to grow their legacy one move — and one game — at a time.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| irshaadali | 34W / 4L / 1D | |
| shivrudra korke | 3W / 6L / 0D | |
| PAPAYA823 | 3W / 3L / 0D | |
| Rayhan Cholif | 0W / 4L / 2D | |
| that-guy-111 | 6W / 0L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 345 | 539 | 821 | 806 |
| 2024 | 321 | 527 | 796 | 806 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10W / 2L / 1D | 8W / 3L / 1D | 58.2 |
| 2024 | 219W / 162L / 13D | 198W / 183L / 17D | 53.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Game | 91 | 48 | 39 | 4 | 52.8% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 58 | 30 | 26 | 2 | 51.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 44 | 21 | 18 | 5 | 47.7% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 22 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 59.1% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Defense | 18 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 44.4% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 17 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 47.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 64.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Four Knights Game Scotch Variation | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 69.2% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 27.3% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scotch Game | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Steinitz Attack Symmetrical Center Variation Murey Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Italian Game Knight Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Declined | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Saragossa Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Vienna Game Falkbeer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game Knight Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Scotch Game | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scotch Game Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Closed Sicilian Defense Traditional Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 9 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 2 |