Player Profile: shawtyschabanack
Meet shawtyschabanack, a relentless Rapid chess battler who’s making waves on the digital chessboard with a peak Rapid rating of 1083 achieved in March 2025. Though not yet a grandmaster, this player has an unwavering spirit and a uniquely quirky style that keeps opponents guessing — and sometimes chuckling.
Playing Style & Strengths
Shawtyschabanack doesn't just play chess; they perform tactical acrobatics with a strong comeback rate of 55.87%. Fearlessly embracing the chaos, they manage to snatch victory even after pesky piece losses, boasting a respectable 39.97% win rate after losing a piece. Although the early resignation rate is a hefty 29.17%, sometimes folding early is just good straight talk: “No use crying over spilled pawns.” The average game length tends to hover around 40 moves for wins and 30 moves for losses, showing a fight-to-the-end attitude.
Favorite Openings
- Van Geet Opening: Notably, they dominate this less-traveled road with a strong 57.45% win rate in Rapid — a bold choice for a bold player.
- King's Pawn Opening: The classic weapon in their arsenal, played over 90 times with a healthy 51.11% win rate.
- Indian Game: A crafty opener yielding over 55% wins, proving they enjoy a bit of strategic complexity.
- Scandinavian Defense and its variations also feature in their repertoire, though the results are somewhat mixed, possibly due to opponent surprise!
Notable Achievements & Records
Despite a tough overall Rapid record (454 wins against 519 losses), shawtyschabanack shows flashes of brilliance, like a recent stunning victory over ohadg3796 by resignation, showcasing precise and relentless pressure. The player has best days and hours too: Sundays and Thursdays see their highest win rates, and the magic hour is noon, commanding the board with over 61% success in that timeframe.
Psychological Quirks
The tilt factor of 19 hints at occasional fiery reactions — a passionate soul who loves the game but sometimes lets the losses sting a little. Their comfort zone lies in Rapid games, although they have decent flashes on Daily and Bullet too, with peak Bullet rating of 285 (a casual sprint on the board!).
Head-to-Head
Shawtyschabanack shows a love-hate relationship with opponents. They’ve won 100% of games against some, and zero against others — a true enigma. Their longest winning streak is an admirable 11 games, but the most brutal losing streak sits at 19 — proving every hero has their trials.
Fun Facts
- Favorite moment on the board? Delivering checkmate with a flourish, as seen in multiple quick wins ending with clever checkmates.
- Games occasionally end in resignation — sometimes theirs, sometimes opponents’, but rarely without fireworks.
- If chess was a drama, shawtyschabanack would be the unpredictable plot twist everyone talks about after the game.
- Most recent victories proudly feature the Van Geet Opening Reversed Nimzowitsch Variation, proving that bold openings bring sweet results.
In the grand theater of chess, shawtyschabanack is the spirited underdog whose games you’ll never forget—whether it’s a surprising comeback, a daring gambit, or a spectacular checkmate that leaves everyone gasping. Grab your popcorn; the show’s just getting started!
