skodun

Profile of skodun: The Rapid Riddler

Meet skodun, a chess player whose rapid rating rollercoaster could give even the boldest thrill ride a run for its money. Starting from an impressive peak of 527 in September 2024, this player has experienced the turbulent seas of rapid chess, with an adventurous spike downward to a modest 112 by January 2025. But hey, every great story has its ups and downs!

Although the win-loss-draw stats might look like a puzzle (2 wins, 7 losses, and 6 draws in rapid games), skodun has an amazing 100% comeback rate – proving that no matter how many pieces go missing, the fight is always alive and kicking.

Playing Style

• Prefers the adrenaline rush of Rapid time control
• Endgames galore: Over 93% of games reach the thrilling endgame phase, where true champions emerge
• Average moves per win clock in at a marathon-worthy 123 moves – patience is the game here
• Black pieces bring better luck with a 28.57% win rate, while white remains elusive on victories

Opening Adventures

skodun's repertoire in rapid games reads like a chess-world tour, with tried and tested defenses and some wild gambits:

• King's Pawn Opening – King's Knight Variation: The double-draw specialist.
• Englund Gambit & Pirc Defense: When dabbling with tricky gambits reaps stalemates and draws.
• French Defense variations show a challenging clash, though victories are yet to follow.

Epic Battles Against bmw_e3o

With a history of 15 encounters, skodun has racked up 2 wins, 7 losses, and 6 draws against this notable opponent, reflecting some fierce rivalry and many nail-biting matches.

Psychological Profile

Tilt Factor at 2 means skodun might occasionally play like someone just told them chess was like checkers. Best performance shines around midnight, so late-night games might be the secret weapon.

A Memorable Victory

One of skodun's crowning moments was a dazzling win by resignation on September 15, 2024, against BMW_E3o — a game filled with tactical twists, clever queen maneuvers, and a finale that had the opponent throwing in the towel.

In summary, skodun is the kind of player who embraces the battle, even when the chips are down, always stirring the pot with tricky endgames and midnight madness.