Sam Cheslock (slac1008) - The Chess Biologist
In the grand biosphere of chess players, Sam Cheslock occupies a unique niche, blending strategic instincts with a flair for tactical comebacks that would make any evolutionary biologist proud. With a rating history that's more dynamic than mitosis, Sam has shown resilience and adaptability across all time controls, from the lightning-fast environment of Bullet to the slow, methodical realm of Daily games.
Evolution Through the Years
- 2021: Starting the journey with Blitz ratings around 500 and Rapid at 644, Sam took some losses but also made plenty of gains, flexing the chess muscles.
- 2022: A steady climb with Rapid peaking near 954 and Blitz showing stubborn survival instincts around 660.
- 2023: Reached true cellular maturity with Rapid soaring over 1100 and Daily games finally coming into play with a solid 1200 rating—showing patience and persistence.
- 2024: Continuing the upward spiral with Blitz last rating at 654 and an impressive Daily of 1217, proving that Sam's chess cells are still dividing and conquering.
Playing Style - A Cellular Breakdown
Sam's style is quite the specimen: with an Early Resignation Rate nudging around 15%, it's clear they prefer to conserve energy and avoid unnecessary cell (or piece) death. Their Endgame Frequency is a healthy 40%, indicating a strong endurance gene for those late-stage battles. Expect an average of 57 moves per win, a testament to their methodical approach, whereas losses tend to be quicker, averaging around 38 moves.
Intrigue ripples in their tactical DNA, where a staggering 68% Comeback Rate and a perfect 100% Win Rate After Losing a Piece suggest an evolutionary edge — a capacity to thrive even when the odds look grim. But beware the 21% Tilt Factor, as even the mightiest organisms have their off days.
Signature Moves and Opponents
With a game count exceeding 2,400 blitz matches and an overall blitz win tally close to 270, Sam’s performance across strategic skirmishes is as varied as a rainforest ecosystem. Their win rates across different days and hours hint that their dailylight phase is strongest in the morning and late evening hours — biological rhythms definitely in play! Plus, Sam’s current winning streak of 1 suggests they're ready to leap into action.
Fun Facts
- Sam’s favorite opening is their "Top Secret" weapon, boasting nearly 50% win rate in Blitz and just over 50% in Rapid.
- They have a quirky habit of crushing several opponents with 100% win rates — talk about a dominant species!
- Sam’s average move count shows they’re less of a sprinter and more of a marathon runner in chess, thriving in long evolutionary duels.
Whether it’s adapting to rapid-fire bullet games or patiently strategizing in daily matches, Sam Cheslock demonstrates that like a well-adapted organism, success in chess involves both resilience and the ability to pivot strategy when the environment changes. Keep an eye on this one — Sam may just replicate themselves all the way to the top!
