skakskak

Profile Summary: skakskak

Meet skakskak, a dedicated chess enthusiast who dances gracefully across 64 squares, with a keen eye for both blitz battles and rapid duels. From the humble beginnings of a 1200 Daily rating back in 2012, skakskak has fought countless pawns, knights, and kings to reach a rapid peak rating of 1996 in 2024 — a testament to grit and strategy.

Playing Style & Strengths

Far from your garden-variety player, skakskak prefers deep, calculated endgames, showing a remarkable 66.57% frequency in endgame play. With an average of around 63 moves to victory, patience is clearly a virtue. Early resignations are rare — less than 1% — proving a fighter’s heart. When the going gets tough, skakskak’s tactical awareness shines, boasting a savage 82.17% comeback rate after setbacks. In other words, if you knock a piece off the board, don’t be surprised if the tables turn — the win rate after losing material is still a solid 38.53%.

Statistics & Records

• Blitz: Over 5,000 games with a peak rating of 1802, but beware the slightly rocky ride with more losses (2740) than wins (2125). The battlefield may be fierce, but skakskak’s spirit never surrenders.
• Bullet: Faster than a speeding bishop, a peak of 1558 with over 3,000 games played. Victory is slightly elusive here, with more losses than wins, but the fight is always on!
• Rapid: The crown jewel with a peak at 1996. Here, skakskak delivers power moves with a commendable balance of wins, losses, and draws.
• Daily: The slow and steady trailblazer’s domain, where patience is king.

Opening Repertoire

True to form, skakskak enjoys the mysterious charms of the "Unknown Opening" — a broad category that comprises a massive chunk of games, yielding a win rate hovering around 42% across all formats. However, don’t underestimate skakskak’s favorite secret weapon: the “Top Secret” openings, with blinking eyes on the Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game boasting an impressive 83.33% win rate in blitz.

Time Preferences & Psychological Edge

Skakskak’s best hour to storm the chessboard? 14:00 sharp, matching a nearly 56% win rate at that hour—like clockwork! Despite a modest tilt factor of 14 (yes, even chess engines envy that), skakskak battles through with resilience and poise.

Recent Battles

The latest victory came in a lively French Defense skirmish on June 3, 2025, where patience overcame pressure — skakskak's game was so strong the opponent abandoned halfway! Check out the game here.

Not every day is a win, and losses do happen, but each game is another lesson, another move towards mastery. Like in a recent tough loss against Retal, where despite a brave effort, the opponent secured the win by resignation — chess is life, as they say.

In a Nutshell

Whether battling the clock in bullet or delving deep in rapid, skakskak embodies the spirit of a relentless chess warrior. Expect a flair for the unexpected, comebacks that make you gasp, and a love of deep strategic play. If chess were a movie, skakskak’s career would be a thrilling saga filled with plot twists, heroic struggles, and epic victories.

So, strap in and follow skakskak’s journey — the checkmate might just be one clever move away!