Stephen

Stephen (aka Smcv33) - The Relentless Rapid Warrior

Stephen, known in the chess world by the enigmatic username Smcv33, is a rapid chess player whose rating rollercoaster would make even the boldest theme park ride pale in comparison. With a peak rapid rating of 668 achieved in May 2025, Stephen has battled through over 1,885 rapid games, stacking up 922 wins, 888 losses, and 75 draws—a testament to his fearless approach at the board.

Playing Style & Stats

Stephen's games are a fascinating blend of tactical resilience and occasional risks that keep spectators on edge. He is known to embrace the grind of endgames, reaching this delicate phase in nearly half of his rapid games. His average winning game lasts about 44 moves, but beware—his losses tend to drag on, averaging around 60 moves, proving he never gives up without a fight.

He tends to perform slightly better with the white pieces, maintaining a 50.05% win rate, while with black, he still holds his own at 47.77%. Stephen’s tactical awareness shines with a come-back rate near 74%, demonstrating his knack for staging dramatic recoveries after losing material.

Favorite Openings & Successes

Stephen is quite the connoisseur of the Bishop’s Opening, Boi Variation, boasting an impressive 65.6% win rate in 93 rapid games. Not far behind is his solid performance with the classic Bishop’s Opening where he wins nearly 57% of his games in 243 battles fought. Yet, the trusty King’s Pawn and its Knight Variation sometimes remind him who’s boss, with win rates sitting just under 50%.

Mental Battles & Trivia

Stephen battles a psychological tilt factor of 8, indicating occasional frustrations—but who doesn’t when the queen suddenly vanishes mysteriously? Despite the setbacks, his early resignation rate is a modest 5.3%, showing he prefers to fight to the bitter end. His longest winning and losing streaks are tied at eight games each, proving once he’s on a roll, it’s a wild ride for his opponents.

Recent Highlights

Just recently, Stephen secured a hard-fought victory against Russell_79 with a strategic finesse employing the Bishop’s Opening Berlin Defense. The game wrapped up with a resignation after 62 moves, showcasing Stephen’s endurance and precision.

Time Preferences

For those curious about when Stephen is at his best: early mornings (around 1 AM) seem to spark his sharpest moves, hitting an astounding 80% win rate at that hour. Perhaps the chessboard and a cup of late-night coffee are his secret allies.

Rivals & Friends

Stephen’s most challenging recent adversaries include amir-2222 and glxd15, against whom victories have been elusive. On the flip side, some opponents like thewinner8288 have tasted defeat more than once. Whether friend or foe, Stephen ensures every match is a learning experience, bringing humor and grit to every move.

In summary, Stephen is the quintessential spirited rapid chess player: always striving, sometimes stumbling, but never dull. If you face him online, prepare for an entertaining battle where every pawn push is a step into the unknown!

May your bishops always find open diagonals, Stephen!