Rem

About Rem (aka shinobu771)

Rem, known online as shinobu771, is a chess player who’s been steadily battling their way up the rating ladder with a rating rollercoaster that’s more entertaining than most thrill rides.

Starting in early 2023 with a rapid rating bouncing from as low as 234 to a high of 595 (no typo, they peaked at 595!), Rem’s journey shows moments of brilliance mixed with some humbling defeats. Currently cruising with a rapid rating in the mid-400s (peaking recently at 465 in 2025), Rem is the type of player who’s not afraid to learn from losses – a whopping 69 losses in rapid play, balanced out by 53 wins and 16 draws.

Playing Style & Stats

• Playing Style: Likes to see the game through, boasting an impressive endgame presence with 56% of their games reaching the endgame phase. However, early resignations happen about 13% of the time — because why prolong the agony if it’s clear this isn’t your day?
• Longest Winning Streak: 5 games
• Longest Losing Streak: 7 games — proving everyone has those days where the pawns just don’t cooperate.
• Comeback King: With a comeback rate of over 69%, Rem refuses to go down without a fight, often turning seemingly lost positions into surprising victories.
• Favorite Times to Play: Early mornings around 6 AM are peak brainpower hours, while evenings between 7 PM and 9 PM are also productive (proving either morning larks or night owls can thrive).

Favorite Openings: The "Top Secret"

Rem’s go-to opening repertoire, mysteriously labeled "Top Secret," accounts for 138 rapid games with a modest win rate of 38.4%. In blitz, this same favorite yields a win rate of 20%. That's right — sometimes mystery pays off; sometimes it just baffles opponents.

Notable Rivals

Rem has tangled most frequently (and often tenaciously) with opponent lilfrz, having played over 100 games against them, winning roughly one-third — a classic chess rivalry. Other opponents like hassan11n have been giving Rem a harder time, with a 75% win rate in Rem’s favor. And the rest? Some perfect win records against less-frequent foes prove that Rem knows how to punish unfamiliar competition.

Memorable Moments

Among many epic battles, one notable recent victory showcases Rem’s tactical prowess: a brilliant checkmate against Mr-pew in April 2025, using the Alekhine’s Defense. This win wasn’t just a lucky strike but a well-crafted symphony of moves ending with a classic checkmate. Replay the game here.

Summary

In summary, Rem is a resilient and spirited player with a quirky mix of strategic patience and a willingness to concede when the game is lost (no pride lost there, just smart time management). With a penchant for comebacks and an impressive tactical brain, Rem continues to forge a path through the ranks, one game (and one occasional blunder) at a time.

Keep an eye on shinobu771: the mystery player who just might checkmate you before you finish your coffee.