Profile Summary: sof-ray
Meet sof-ray, a passionate chess adventurer whose journey on the 64 squares is a thrilling rollercoaster of tactics, perseverance, and occasional epic blunders (hey, what’s a game without some drama?). Starting with a Rapid rating of 968 in late 2024, sof-ray’s journey has been nothing short of a grind through the ranks, currently boasting a Rapid rating hovering around 800 — a testament to steady improvement fueled by hours of sweat, tears, and caffeine.
Playing Style & Strengths
Sof-ray favors the Caro-Kann Defense in Rapid games, wielding it like a trusty Swiss Army knife — reliable, solid, and full of hidden surprises, boasting an impressive 60%+ win rate in some variations! Their play is marked by resilience, with an 83.86% comeback rate after setbacks — proving that sof-ray doesn’t just quit after losing a piece, but fights back with grit and savvy. The average game length hints at a thoughtful strategist, often going the distance with around 60 moves to victory and 70+ moves even in losses.
Statistics That Paint the Picture
- Overall Rapid Record: 283 wins, 255 losses, and 38 draws across hundreds of battles.
- Peak Ratings: Rapid 968, Blitz 936, Daily 1200, Bullet 326 (yes, bullet is a work in progress — patience is a virtue!).
- Preferred Time: Sof-ray finds their zenith playing chess in the wee hours around 4 AM, when the mind is sharp and distractions are scarce.
- Psychology: Tilt factor at 12 shows occasional frustration — but nothing a quick breather (or maybe a snack) can’t fix.
Memorable Moments
Sof-ray’s recent triumph was a checkmate masterpiece using the Caro-Kann Defense, dispatching opponent rayenelleuch in just 15 moves — the chess equivalent of a well-timed ninja strike. On the flip side, losses occasionally come as swift reminders that even great warriors stumble; one particularly painful defeat saw sof-ray succumb to a sneaky Berlin Defense checkmate.
Social & Opponents
A social player at heart, sof-ray has tested their mettle against countless challengers, with remarkable 100% win rates against a surprising number of usernames — and a healthy rivalry brewing with frequent opponents like rayenelleuch and yosri148. Opponents beware: sof-ray’s tactical awareness means underestimating them comes with a high price.
In Conclusion
Whether savoring the slow burn of a Daily game or the fast-fire thrills of Blitz, sof-ray embodies the eternal spirit of chess: constantly learning, evolving, and occasionally entertaining us all with a cheeky gambit or brilliant comeback. One thing’s for sure — this player’s story is still unfolding, one move at a time.
