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ShakaSpear

Playing Since: 2024-05-12 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 991
2580W / 2578L / 292D
Blitz: 494
29W / 43L / 4D
Bullet: 386
2W / 5L / 0D

ShakaSpear: The Chess Enthusiast with a Dramatic Flair

Meet ShakaSpear, a player whose name suggests a classical poet but whose game screams tactical warrior! With a rapid rating peaking at 1019 in May 2025, ShakaSpear has shown a steady and impressive climb up the ranks, proving that patience and practice can turn even the humblest opening into a battle of wits.

Playing Style & Personality

Known for a high comeback rate of 78.76%, ShakaSpear never gives up easily. Losing a piece? No problem – with a respectable 42.92% win rate after such setbacks, this player delivers dramatic reversals that would make even Shakespeare jealous. However, beware if you catch ShakaSpear in a tilt—with a "tilt factor" of 10, emotions sometimes run as wild as the chessboard itself!

Favorite Openings

ShakaSpear delights in mixing classical with adventurous openings. Mastered the Scotch Game (57.75% win rate) and the solid Petrov's Defense, while also flirting dangerously with the Englund Gambit. The passion for dynamic and sharp play is evident, especially considering how often they try the Caro-Kann Defense—it’s clear ShakaSpear enjoys constructing thrilling counterattacks.

Statistics & Facts

  • Average rapid game moves: 60+ when winning, 69+ when losing — a true marathoner!
  • Infamously known for both ten-game winning streaks and ten-game losing streaks. Talk about a rollercoaster!
  • Prefers to play around 3 PM – the time when their win rate peaks at nearly 55%.
  • Often resigns early when things go south – but hey, who likes dragging a lost cause?

Memorable Moments

One of ShakaSpear’s most recent gleaming victories was against IsmaelScapin in a rapid game played on June 4, 2025, where ShakaSpear sealed the deal with a clever checkmate in just 25 moves—proving the power of the Caro-Kann Defense and a well-timed queen sacrifice.

Community & Competitions

With over 1,500 rapid wins and an almost balanced win/loss record, ShakaSpear competes fiercely against a wide variety of opponents. Their willingness to engage anyone and challenge openings from the King's Pawn to the Scandinavian Defense makes every match an unpredictable story.

In Summary

ShakaSpear is not just a chess player – they are a saga in motion, filled with ups and downs, dazzling moves, dramatic comebacks, and a passion for the game that’s as intense as a Shakespearean drama. Whether you're looking to witness brilliant tactical combinations or just a thrilling chess rollercoaster, keep an eye on ShakaSpear – the bard of the chessboard.


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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 972
2024 519 534 900
Rating by Year20242025972900YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 306W / 302L / 35D 308W / 306L / 30D 68.3
2024 548W / 554L / 64D 546W / 543L / 69D 67.0

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 406 190 193 23 46.8%
Kings Pawn Opening 276 132 132 12 47.8%
Scotch Game 222 127 89 6 57.2%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 147 76 58 13 51.7%
Petrovs Defense Classical Variation 145 80 58 7 55.2%
Englund Gambit 111 59 50 2 53.1%
Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game 106 46 56 4 43.4%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 97 46 40 11 47.4%
Italian Game 94 45 42 7 47.9%
Petrovs Defense 80 40 36 4 50.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Nimzowitsch Defense Kennedy Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Vienna Game Falkbeer Stanley Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Vienna Game Max Lange Steinitz Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Center Game Accepted 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 0
Losing 10 1
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