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Rhys Walker

Username: shqiptarhys

Location: Tiranë

Playing Since: 2024-06-23 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

Chess.com

Daily: 795
55W / 32L / 2D
Rapid: 717
634W / 556L / 52D
Blitz: 421
36W / 30L / 1D

Chess Profile: shqiptarhys

Chess prodigy shqiptarhys has carved a niche for himself in the competitive world of chess, showcasing a blend of tactical brilliance and psychological resilience. Since stepping into the arena, his journey has been marked by steady improvements and inspiring comebacks, reflecting an impressive evolution in his playing style and strategic understanding.

Rating Milestones and Game Formats

In the rapid format, shqiptarhys made a notable impact in 2024 with a rapid rating that began at 571, settling at 520 by year’s end, and an average rating in the mid-460s over 410 games. His journey continued into 2025, where his rapid rating climbed further to 653, evidencing his relentless drive to improve. His daily chess performance has also seen remarkable progress—from a robust rating of 669 in 2024 to an impressive 841 in 2025. While his blitz experience is more limited, every encounter is a testament to his commitment to excel across all time controls.

Game Strategy and Opening Mastery

Known for his balanced approach, shqiptarhys exhibits strong opening preferences and a penchant for endgame tactics. His repertoire features aggressive yet calculated choices such as the Queens Pawn Opening, where he has demonstrated win rates as high as 73% in selected lines, and has experimented with variations like the Zukertort and Chigorin lines that yield high efficiency on the board. His versatility is reflected in a wide array of openings, from traditional French Defense lines to dynamic modern defenses. This rich opening portfolio not only keeps his opponents guessing but also underlines his deep understanding of chess theory.

Psychological and Time Management Insights

Beyond technical prowess, shqiptarhys displays a commendably low tilt factor and a strong comeback rate, showing that even when the tides turn, he finds a way back into contention. His playing style is characterized by sound decision-making during the endgame and an ability to recover after material setbacks—a quality underscored by his 100% win rate in situations where he has been down a piece. His calm under pressure and a measured approach have translated into consistent results, with peak performances noted on Sundays and during strategic hours in the afternoon and evening.

Streaks and Opponent Engagement

His competitive spirit is further highlighted by a longest winning streak of 10 games, a marker of his capacity to build momentum over successive contests. Constantly engaging with a diverse set of opponents—from recurring adversaries like hellokittyyyyyy5 to newer challenges—shqiptarhys adapts his strategies to overcome any anomaly in his routine, marking him as a formidable competitor on both familiar and uncharted battlegrounds.

Conclusion

In summary, shqiptarhys is not just a player but a student of the game—a strategist who blends deep theoretical knowledge with practical insights. His continued growth, flexible responses to varied openings, and disciplined time management spell a promising future in the chess world. As he sharpens his skills across different formats, his legacy is already being written in every compelling match he plays.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
reydireydi 1W / 0L / 0D
milkman87 0W / 1L / 0D
devonfish 1W / 0L / 0D
neeraj_ch3ss 0W / 1L / 0D
cratos247 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
hellokittyyyyyy5 65W / 19L / 8D
funcle82 22W / 12L / 2D
iamantbennett 6W / 2L / 0D
redstrope47 4W / 0L / 0D
Al-Jamaiy 2W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 697 703 721
2024 520 669
Rating by Year20242025721520YearRatingRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 160W / 123L / 11D 170W / 119L / 16D 56.2
2024 111W / 87L / 6D 104W / 97L / 8D 50.1

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 578 333 225 20 57.6%
Top Secret 181 79 92 10 43.6%
Scandinavian Defense 21 8 13 0 38.1%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 20 14 4 2 70.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 20 11 9 0 55.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 14 4 9 1 28.6%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 13 6 6 1 46.1%
Queens Pawn Opening 13 7 5 1 53.9%
Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 10 5 4 1 50.0%
Nimzowitsch Defense Scandinavian Advance Variation 9 7 2 0 77.8%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 29 20 8 1 69.0%
Top Secret 12 4 8 0 33.3%
Queens Gambit Declined Marshall Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queens Gambit Declined Baltic Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Reti Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Indian Game 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Unknown Opening 2 0 2 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 1
Losing 11 0