smldnz

Player Profile: smldnz

Once upon a chessboard, a player named smldnz emerged from the mists of strategy and blunder to carve their own unique legacy. Known for a curious blend of resilience and occasional early resignations (about 15% of games!), smldnz never lets a setback define them — bouncing back with a remarkable comeback rate of nearly 66%!

Rating Journey and Style

Starting modestly in 2016 with a Rapid rating around 1037, smldnz quickly soared to a peak Blitz rating of 1362 and an impressive Daily rating peak at 1422 in 2024. Their favourite battlefield? Rapid chess, where tactical fireworks unfold before you blink! Despite a love-hate relationship with Blitz (where the rating dipped below 500 at some point), their average game length shows patience, averaging over 55 moves in wins.

Opening Explorations

smldnz is a well-rounded strategist, favouring the King’s Pawn Opening and showing a solid 55% win rate there. The Chigorin Variation and Philidor Defense regularly appear in the repertoire, alongside a dash of less popular lines like the Van’t Kruijs Opening. Interestingly, the Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation seems to be a tricky opponent, with zero wins recorded—perhaps a nemesis to be conquered.

Fight Record and Rivalries

With a Rapid record of 41 wins against 58 losses, smldnz has seen it all – from crushing victories to brutal defeats. Notably, smldnz has tangled with sam_oz the most (57 battles!), winning 42% of those clashes. Other opponents slide into the win-loss ledger with varying fortunes, but smldnz consistently fights with tenacity. Their longest winning streak? A solid 5 games, while their darkest moment was a 16-game losing streak — every hero faces trials!

Memorable Moments

Noteworthy Game: On May 29, 2025, smldnz delivered a stunning checkmate in a Rapid game using the Scandinavian Defense Mieses-Kotrc Variation. The king was cornered, and smldnz sealed the deal with precision and style.

A player who enjoys the night owl lifestyle (their best playing hour is 3 AM), smldnz also possesses a psychological edge, tolerating “tilt” moments with only a 16% tilt factor. When smldnz plays, you’d better keep your wits about you — this opponent can turn the tide even when behind, with a solid win rate after losing pieces.

Did You Know?

• White pieces bring better luck: 40% win rate with white versus 35% with black.
• Checkmate and resignation are the favourite game endings: smldnz has won 31 games by mate, but also embraces the art of resignation when needed.
• The piece you want to capture first? Typically, it happens around move 7 for smldnz, no early snap decisions!

Simply put, smldnz is a chess enthusiast who embodies the spirit of the game — fierce, occasionally unpredictable, but always ready for the next challenge.