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SHREK_11234

Playing Since: 2025-02-14 (Active)

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Daily: 1161
18W / 8L / 0D
Rapid: 2007
510W / 566L / 100D
Blitz: 1806
378W / 373L / 45D
Bullet: 2038
959W / 1005L / 149D

Profile: SHREK_11234

Meet SHREK_11234, a chess player whose game has evolved with the resilience of a rare organism thriving in the wilds of 2025's competitive arena. With a peak Bullet rating soaring above 2000 and a Blitz max rating cresting at 1906, SHREK_11234 showcases a remarkable ability to adapt and outmaneuver opponents in rapid-fire scenarios where every second counts.

Their approach to the game is a fascinating blend of tenacity and strategic depth. Demonstrating an impressive comeback rate of 90.69%, SHREK_11234 never shies away from clawing their way back from the brink — a true surviving champion in the chess ecosystem. Notably, when losing pieces, this player boasts a flawless 100% win rate, proving they can regenerate their chances and thrive even after setbacks.

SHREK_11234’s style is a patient predator of the board: average winning games stretch to over 80 moves, often unfolding rich endgames as their favored hunting grounds. Early resignation is rare (6.18% rate), suggesting a stubborn heart and a never-say-die attitude that bio-puns aside, would make any amphibian proud.

Their opening preferences reveal a fondness for classical and nuanced gambits. The Giuoco Piano variations in Rapid and Blitz are particularly effective, with win rates climbing as high as 71% in some lines. Meanwhile, the Bullet territory sees a sharp reliance on the English Opening and Modern Defense varieties, hunting for weaknesses with the precision of a biological sniper.

Interestingly, SHREK_11234 seems to perform best in the wild hours of the day — boasting a staggering 100% win rate at the 23rd hour and a fierce 72.73% at 19:00. Clearly, this player’s circadian rhythm is tuned for strategic strikes when most others might drift into slumber.

Off the board, SHREK_11234’s long-term record reflects a dynamic quality reminiscent of amphibious creatures – sometimes thriving in rapid waters, other times basking quietly in the slower pools of daily chess. With over 2,900 high-pressure games under their belt across Bullet, Rapid, Blitz, and Daily, this is a profile of a player who has truly evolved, multiplying their victories and adapting their tactics with enviable flair.

Whether facing a swarm of opponents or navigating the complex forest of endgames, SHREK_11234 continues to leap with unpredictability and resilience, proving that even in the harshest competitive environments, this chess player is a true survivor.


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Hi SHREK_11234!

You are hovering around 2000 rapid (congrats on your current 2132 (2025-05-09)!), and the quality of your best games shows that you already understand typical middlegame plans and are tactically sharp. Below is a concise assessment drawn from your last dozen games, followed by an action-oriented study plan.

What you’re already doing well

  • Active piece play as Black. Your King’s Indian win against nln-19 is a model of central counter-attack  – the Nxd4 shot on move 9 punished White’s slow development.
  • Converting extra material. In several wins you simplified confidently once you were up a piece or exchange.
  • Flexible openings as White. You switch between the Alapin, c3-Sicilian, and Italian structures, which keeps opponents guessing.

Recurring problems that cost you points

  1. King safety in the Italian / Giuoco structures.
    In four of your last five losses White’s queen landed on h5/h6 and forced mate or decisive material. Example critical moment:

    You allowed h-pawns to fix your king in the corner and knights to hop into g6/f5.
  2. Endgame conversion vs stubborn defence. Games vs bontor2407 and ahmadimadex show extra pawns slipping away after move 30 because of passive rook placement.
  3. Time spent in the opening. On average you used 20–25 % of the clock in the first 8 moves, yet still repeated familiar set-ups. This leaves little buffer for complex endings.

Three-week improvement sprint

FocusDaily drill (≈30 min)Goalpost
Anti-Italian as Black • Watch 1 short video or chapter on Two Knights / Modern Bishop’s Opening.
• Create a flash-card deck of 10 key positions.
• Play 4…Bc5 5.c3 Nf6 6…Bb6 → 7…d5 lines vs bots/friends.
Feel comfortable reaching an equal endgame by move 15 in sparring.
King-side dark-square safety • Solve 20 puzzles tagged “mating net / back-rank” on tactics trainer.
• Review every loss where …h6 or …g6 was played before castling.
No games lost to Qh5/Qh6 sacrifices during the week.
Technical rook endings • Work through Chapters 1-3 of “100 Endgames You Must Know”.
• Practise Philidor & Lucena with tablebase drills until both sides feel automatic.
Convert a pawn-up rook endgame vs 2000 bot five times in a row.

Micro-tips you can apply next game

  • After e4 e5 Nf3 Nc6 Bc4 Bc5, play …h6 only after you solve development; otherwise keep the pawn on h7 to deny White’s knight outposts.
  • When ahead in pawns, trade only one pair of rooks; the second rook stays active behind your passer. Avoid the “double-rooks-off” scenario that led to stalemated structures.
  • Adopt a simple time rule: ≥ 7:30 on your clock by move 10; hit the 5-minute mark no earlier than move 25.

Visual trackers

You’ll notice quick feedback in your stats pages:

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Keep the momentum!

You’re already playing at an impressive level. Tightening king safety and polishing a single solid anti-Italian line will likely push you into the next rating bracket. Message me anytime you want deeper analysis of a specific game.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
theend284 0W / 1L / 0D
anesti1 1W / 1L / 0D
elmer_abundo 1W / 0L / 0D
md_chess_1101 0W / 1L / 0D
wahyu_81 0W / 1L / 0D
shubhamronga 0W / 1L / 0D
aboelmy 1W / 0L / 0D
baurzhannnn 0W / 1L / 0D
bagor123 0W / 1L / 0D
sumiyabazar11 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
fireplace3 11W / 4L / 0D
arbyzik_top_1 6W / 0L / 0D
ciessesort 1W / 4L / 0D
gamer_71 2W / 1L / 1D
leessjn07 2W / 1L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2038 1806 1973 1161

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 982W / 959L / 165D 945W / 1037L / 130D 75.4

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 189 90 82 17 47.6%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 83 36 41 6 43.4%
Scotch Game 72 26 38 8 36.1%
Ruy Lopez: Classical Defense, Benelux Variation 46 17 28 1 37.0%
Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation 46 20 23 3 43.5%
Scandinavian Defense 44 21 20 3 47.7%
Barnes Defense 36 9 21 6 25.0%
Philidor Defense 33 14 9 10 42.4%
French Defense 32 16 15 1 50.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 29 16 10 3 55.2%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 86 43 34 9 50.0%
Amar Gambit 72 38 33 1 52.8%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 52 22 28 2 42.3%
Scotch Game 46 26 19 1 56.5%
Scandinavian Defense 35 18 15 2 51.4%
Barnes Defense 31 11 18 2 35.5%
Modern 24 14 10 0 58.3%
Amazon Attack 22 12 9 1 54.5%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 22 11 11 0 50.0%
Ruy Lopez: Classical Defense, Benelux Variation 20 9 10 1 45.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 226 116 92 18 51.3%
Australian Defense 140 62 62 16 44.3%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 133 61 58 14 45.9%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 131 66 56 9 50.4%
Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation 129 50 70 9 38.8%
English Opening: Drill Variation 126 60 60 6 47.6%
English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System 115 50 55 10 43.5%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 107 55 42 10 51.4%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 103 43 53 7 41.8%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 98 53 39 6 54.1%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 0
Losing 21 1