Profile: sikewhatsup
Known in the chess realm as sikewhatsup, this player dances on the 64 squares with a style all their own — somewhere between a cautious strategist and a daring adventurer. Despite a rollercoaster rating journey, with rapid peaks touching 679 in 2022 before settling gracefully to the mid-500s, sikewhatsup’s resilience shines through every game.
While their blitz stats might make opponents chuckle (all five blitz matches ended in defeat, a testament to either bold gambits or a secret fast-thinking experiment gone awry), their rapid play tells a very different story. With a respectable 46% win rate in rapid games using the enigmatic “Top Secret” opening (which, to the dismay of the opposition, remains shrouded in mystery), they take their time plotting clever moves that often leave their rivals scratching their heads.
Known for both comebacks and patience, sikewhatsup boasts an impressive 74% comeback rate and a perfect record when playing from a material disadvantage — apparently losing a piece has never been so motivational! Their average game can be a lengthy 65 moves, reflecting a love for the endgame, where they find their true playground, winning nearly half the time with the black pieces.
Friends and foes alike recognize sikewhatsup’s psychological endurance, with an impressively low tilt factor of 8, proving that even setbacks are met with a smirk rather than a meltdown. Mondays seem to be their lucky day, with a win rate soaring above 70%, perhaps fueled by extra coffee or just Monday motivation.
Whether you're an opponent preparing to face them or a fan admiring from afar, one thing's clear: sikewhatsup is a quirky, persistent player who proves that chess is as much about heart (and humor) as it is about pawns and knights.
