Overview
skifanaat is a competitive online chess player known for fast instincts and a taste for Blitz play. Prefers Blitz time control and often turns chaotic middlegames into tactical fireworks. Search engines should pick up keywords like chess, blitz, openings, tactics, and rapid when finding this profile.
Quick highlights: peak Blitz rating 1574 (2015-08-04) and a recent Rapid peak shown here 1691 (2025-03-16). A simple rating snapshot is available
.Playing Style
Fast, tactical and resilient. skifanaat loves complexity, often bounces back from worse positions and plays long decisive games.
- Preferred time control - Blitz
- Comeback rate: high - around 69 percent
- Average moves per win: about 61
- Endgame frequency: ~65 percent - likes to grind
- Early resignation rate: low at 1.64 percent
- Best time of day to play: 08:00
- Tilt factor: 11 (keeps it mostly together)
Openings and Repertoire
skifanaat favors sharp, classical and tricky choices depending on color and time control. In Blitz the repertoire leans toward the Czech Defense and surprise traps like the Blackburne Shilling Gambit, while Rapid games show a mix including the Philidor Defense and quieter Queen's Gambit lines.
- Blitz favorites: Czech Defense (28 games, win rate about 46%), Blackburne Shilling Gambit (6 games, 50% win rate), French Exchange and Scotch (both strong results)
- Rapid highlights: Scandinavian Defense and Bishop's Opening with solid conversion rates
- Often chooses asymmetric or offbeat lines to drag opponents into practical tests
Notable Records and Opponents
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- Most played: dp1088 - record 1 win, 6 losses, 1 draw
- Heavy rival: lovacska - 0 wins, 6 losses
- Positive score vs softtuch and gharidkr
Streaks: longest winning streak 5 games; longest losing streak 11 games.
Sample Game
Here is a short illustrative game in a classical Spanish setup that fits skifanaat's style. Replay to see typical middlegame choices and endgame patience.
Fun Facts and Quick Stats
- Strong comeback ability: often converts losing positions into wins
- Plays longer decisive games than average - a sign of careful technique
- Peak Rapid performance appeared recently - check the Rapid stat above
- Typical first capture occurs around move 6
- Plays best around early morning hour 8
Curious about terms or openings mentioned? Try these quick links: Czech Defense Philidor Defense Blackburne Shilling Gambit.
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- Profile: skifanaat