Player Profile: shamebless
Since emerging into competitive play in 2023, shamebless has steadily grown into a versatile chess competitor across multiple time controls. They made an impressive leap in Rapid, starting at a rating of 179 and climbing as high as 651, with a current standing above the 600 mark. Their Blitz journey has been equally eventful, reaching a best of 522 by 2025. While Bullet has been a smaller part of their portfolio, their short foray there saw a peak near the mid-400s.
Across all formats, shamebless has battled through hundreds of games. In Rapid alone, they’ve amassed nearly 200 wins and display an especially determined spirit—demonstrated by a strong comeback rate of more than 60%. They can be formidable when playing with the White pieces, showing a slightly higher win rate over their results with Black.
A highlight of shamebless’s play is an impressive variety of openings. In Rapid, the Pirc Defense has been a consistent staple, yielding over 50% success in more than 20 appearances. Nimzowitsch Defenses, Leonardis Variations, and various others round out a deep repertoire. In Blitz, they show no hesitation to try everything from the classic Philidor to more offbeat systems like the Englund Gambit, all helping them maintain a near-even win-loss record.
Stylistically, shamebless is no stranger to longer endgames, reflected by a high percentage of matches decided there, and they tend to push their adversaries beyond 50 moves in many wins. Even when a piece down, they have demonstrated resilience—with a remarkable 100% conversion rate when staging a piece-losing comeback on record. Despite a relatively low early resignation rate, they exhibit occasional tilt, but manage to keep the difference between rated and casual performance in their favor.
The best day for shamebless to play seems to be Wednesday, while certain late-night hours have proven less forgiving. Nevertheless, they once pulled off an eight-game winning streak, showcasing their capacity for consecutive triumphs. They have competed against a broad range of opponents—most recently tangling with names like luviux and decpromonster—and maintain a strong presence around morning and early evening hours.
Overall, shamebless stands out for their willingness to explore a vast range of openings, their evolving tactical precision, and a spirited approach that marries resilience with adaptability. Whether diving into a complicated variation of the Pirc or capitalizing on an underexplored gambit, shamebless’s style blends a fighting spirit with ongoing improvement in every phase of the game.
