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Singatha Makhubo

Username: SingathaRsa

Playing Since: 2025-04-14 (Active)

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Rapid: 681
545W / 542L / 39D

Singatha Makhubo (SingathaRsa) - The Rapid Rook of 2025

In the vast ecosystem of chess, Singatha Makhubo thrives like a cunning predator stalking its prey—strategic, calculated, and occasionally punning with biology as much as tactics. Known in the rapid domain with a robust peak rating of 681 in 2025, Singatha's approach to the game resembles a fascinating evolutionary adaptation: moving from a humble 251 rating at the year's dawn to a solid 609 by the end, proving that growth (and maybe a little bit of cellular regeneration) is indeed possible over time.

Opening Moves – Top Secret?

With 85 battles fought under the "Top Secret" opening (if only it were classified as biological research too!), Singatha boasts a modest win rate of roughly 53%. This player knows how to keep opponents guessing, much like a chameleon blending into its environment.

Record & Rivalries

Across these rapid-fire skirmishes, Singatha secured 45 wins, 38 losses, and 2 draws—showcasing resilience with a comeback rate north of 62%. Despite a somewhat selective gene pool of opponents, there are fascinating survival stories here. Opponents like enderq managed a mere 25% success rate against Singatha, while others like franzteru and julio376123 met with total defeat, clocking in a cool 0% win rate. Like a dominant alpha in a chess jungle, Singatha exhibits particularly lethal precision after losing pieces, boasting a perfect 100% win rate in those clutch moments.

Psychological Adaptations

Even creatures of great mental fortitude face their tilt moments; Singatha's tilt factor hovers at a mild 7, enough to keep things interesting but not enough to cause a full meltdown. This player’s resilience is further amplified by a significant 53% boost in winning when switching from casual to rated play—a definite testament to a strong competitive instinct.

Tactical DNA & Playing Style

A master of endgame biology, Singatha engages in endings over half the time, showing a propensity to outlast and overcome. The average win stretches over 52 moves, a marathon of mental endurance akin to a long migration season. White pieces give Singatha a 51% win rate, but the Black side is the true dominant phenotype, winning nearly 55% of encounters.

Prime Activity Cycle

Interestingly, this rapid strategist prefers midday ambushes, thriving especially around 10 AM and 5 AM with flawless 100% win rates—like a nocturnal predator striking at dawn's early light. Certain hours and days show less vitality (Thursdays seem to induce a slump), but overall, Singatha adapts swiftly to the rhythms of battle.

In the grand taxonomy of chess, Singatha Makhubo remains a fascinating species—a blend of raw talent, tactical evolution, and just enough whimsical biology-themed flair to keep the board buzzing. Watch this player closely: every game is a chapter in an ongoing saga of survival, strategy, and the occasional cheeky pun.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
bryn-brilliant 0W / 2L / 0D
buntastic33 1W / 1L / 0D
ricardoverdi 0W / 1L / 0D
ivanflorestesmov 1W / 0L / 0D
checkmatekrdia 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
hamza033 1W / 4L / 0D
enderq 3W / 1L / 0D
ethan_lvg 1W / 2L / 0D
muntadhe22 0W / 3L / 0D
petrolero79 2W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 556

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 41W / 46L / 2D 44W / 43L / 3D 54.3

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 101 49 49 3 48.5%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 12 1 11 0 8.3%
Scandinavian Defense 8 5 3 0 62.5%
Queens Pawn Opening 5 2 1 2 40.0%
Englund Gambit 4 2 2 0 50.0%
French Defense Normal Variation 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 3 0 3 0 0.0%
French Defense Winawer Fingerslip Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Nimzowitsch Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Nimzowitsch Defense Scandinavian Advance Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 6 0
Losing 7 2