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SheroLa

Playing Since: 2020-05-19 (Active)

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Daily: 979
5W / 10L / 0D
Rapid: 765
1556W / 1537L / 101D
Blitz: 311
10W / 9L / 0D
Bullet: 162
10W / 22L / 0D

Player Profile: SheroLa

In the vast universe of chess warriors, SheroLa is that persistent gladiator who treats every game like an epic saga—sometimes victorious, occasionally humbling, but always entertaining. With a peak rapid rating of 783 and a blitz apex at 398, SheroLa is the indefatigable explorer of all time controls, fearlessly juggling Rapid, Blitz, Bullet, and Daily games with an enthusiasm rivaled only by squirrels on espresso.

Chess Journey and Style

Starting with a blazing Rapid rating of 783 in early 2024, SheroLa's rating rollercoaster took rounds that would make any theme park jealous, dipping to lows around 300, then climbing back into the 600s with dogged determination and maybe a secret stash of lucky chess snacks. The current rapid rating hovers near 600, proving resilience might just be their favorite opening move.

Strategy-wise, SheroLa’s approach could be summarized as "long games, lots of drama." With an average of 55 moves per win and an even longer 57 moves per loss, there's clearly never a dull moment. Their psychological toolbox includes a healthy tilt factor of 14, so expect a sprinkle of emotional spice—after all, what’s chess without a little human flair?

Opening Mastery

SheroLa loves to dance the King’s Pawn Opening and its variants, with nearly 500 rapid games featuring this classic. Their win rate hovers around a respectable 47%, but bump up the stakes and the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation appears as a secret weapon, boasting an impressive 58% victory rate. Switching to bullet or blitz, SheroLa experiments more, showing a penchant for unpredictable gambits and rapid tactical skirmishes.

Famous Encounters and Opponents

Over the years, SheroLa has tangled with a host of opponents—some falling to their cunning (zequinhachavoso comes to mind), others escaping with narrow victories. Highlighting a longest winning streak of 13 games, SheroLa has proven they can ride the waves of success before the tides turn (and they’re tough enough to bounce back after a 14-game losing spree).

Recent Battles

Just recently, SheroLa sealed a stunning victory by checkmate with a precise finish against zequinhachavoso in a lively Giuoco Piano battle, demonstrating deep positional understanding and tactical flair:

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nc3 Nc6 4. Bc4 Bc5 5. d3 d6 6. Be3 Bg4 7. Bxc5 dxc5 8. h3 Bh5 9. g4 Bg6 10. Ng5 O-O ...
... 44. Rh3#
  

Of course, not every game is sunshine and roses. A recent encounter ended in resignation against mzakaria1290 after a spirited fight featuring the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation. Every loss is just another lesson stamped with a fox-trot of knight moves and bishop pins.

Fun Facts

  • SheroLa's best hour to play is around 08:00, so morning matches might expose their secret weapon: freshly brewed coffee.
  • While their White pieces carry a slightly better win rate (48.56%), the Black side still doesn't sleep, showing a balanced capability to attack and defend.
  • Known for the dramatic: SheroLa's games often last nearly an hour of brain gymnastics—with moves averaging into the 50s and teens.
  • Sports a comeback success rate of 61.73%, revealing a never-say-die attitude even when down a piece or two.

In summary, SheroLa is chess’s spunky underdog tale in motion—sometimes stumbling but always pushing forward. Whether it’s a dazzling sacrifice or an inadvertent blunder, every game they play adds to a legend in the making. Keep your eyes peeled and your pawns ready—SheroLa might just checkmate your expectations next!


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Feedback for SheroLa

Great job on your recent games! Here are some constructive points to help you improve:

Strengths

  • Opening knowledge and development: You consistently develop your pieces rapidly and castle safely, as seen in your wins involving Italian and Three Knights Openings. This strong foundation helps you seize early initiative.
  • Attacking play: You demonstrate good attacking vision, especially with sacrifices and pressure against the enemy king. For example, in your recent win with a mating net on move 44, you showed precise coordination of your rooks and knights to finish the game.
  • Endgame technique: In several games, you convert material advantage confidently and finish with clean tactical execution.

Areas for Improvement

  • Handling pressure under defense: In some losses, you faced sustained pressure that led to positional weaknesses or material loss (e.g., the Scandinavian Defense game). It may help to focus on solidifying your defense and accurate calculation when under attack.
  • Pawn structure and strategic planning: Sometimes your pawn moves (like premature pushes or weaknesses around your king) can be exploited by sharp opponents. Reviewing key pawn structures and plans in your favorite openings will increase your resilience.
  • Calculation in complex positions: A few losses involved missed tactical opportunities or oversight in critical moments. Spend time solving tactical puzzles regularly to boost calculation accuracy and pattern recognition.

Next Steps

  • Analyze your games focusing on moments where your position became precarious — look for improvements in defense and counterplay.
  • Practice openings you feel comfortable with, deepening your understanding of typical middlegame ideas, especially plans for handling pressure or exchanges.
  • Incorporate daily tactical training to strengthen your calculation and spotting tactics swiftly.

Keep up the hard work, SheroLa! Your recent wins are proof of your potential. Focus on consistency and steady improvement, and you'll see your results climb even higher.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
noboddyimport 0W / 1L / 0D
chimp8oy 1W / 0L / 0D
bossjerri 1W / 0L / 0D
alexloves3dprinting 0W / 1L / 0D
heaven2511 0W / 1L / 0D
rhfbarley 0W / 0L / 1D
moldoveanu25 1W / 0L / 0D
robo208 1W / 0L / 0D
amosbar1 1W / 0L / 0D
ernvision 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
cbwarwade1812 3W / 1L / 0D
dvk_devil 0W / 4L / 0D
abstractionist0 2W / 1L / 0D
firsttimeplayer18 0W / 3L / 0D
luxor077 1W / 2L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 162 311 783 979
2024 154 352 653 1076
Rating by Year202420251076154YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 422W / 378L / 21D 381W / 411L / 20D 63.5
2024 383W / 392L / 26D 387W / 387L / 34D 56.9

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 632 307 305 20 48.6%
Amazon Attack 221 112 102 7 50.7%
Scandinavian Defense 220 107 107 6 48.6%
Elephant Gambit 194 93 93 8 47.9%
Amar Gambit 191 95 90 6 49.7%
Barnes Defense 165 78 80 7 47.3%
Philidor Defense 126 55 68 3 43.6%
French Defense 119 64 49 6 53.8%
Four Knights Game 88 39 46 3 44.3%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 81 37 38 6 45.7%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 6 1 5 0 16.7%
Barnes Defense 5 1 4 0 20.0%
Catalan Opening: Open Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 1 1 0 0 100.0%
QGA: 3.e3 c5 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Dresden Opening: The Goblin 1 0 1 0 0.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Philidor Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Elephant Gambit 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Scandinavian Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Unknown 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Center Game: Berger Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Amar Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
French Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Four Knights Game 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 10 2 8 0 20.0%
French Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Barnes Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Scandinavian Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Elephant Gambit 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Czech Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Center Game 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Modern 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Alekhine Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 0
Losing 14 1