Player Profile: Somu_95
Meet Somu_95, a fearless and somewhat unpredictable chess warrior navigating the 64 squares with a mix of bravery, strategy, and occasionally a dash of chaos. Starting 2025 with a promising rapid rating cresting at 619, Somu_95’s journey has been a rollercoaster worthy of dramatic music and popcorn!
With over 1,000 rapid games under their belt, and a nearly even win-loss tally (475 wins to 480 losses), Somu_95 proves resilience is their middle name. Fair warning to opponents: this player doesn’t surrender easily, boasting a comeback rate of 59.41% – if things look bleak, they might just surprise you with a twist worthy of a thriller movie.
Style & Strategy
Known for loving the Kings Pawn Opening (with a steadfast 51.6% win rate in rapid games), Somu_95 also has a soft spot for the Bishops Opening and the Van t Kruijs Opening, racking up respectable win rates near 60%. Their endgame prowess is evident, engaging in endgames over half the time, with wins typically wrapping up in about 48 moves — lengthy enough to keep the suspense alive, but not enough time to grab snacks!
On the flip side, the Scandinavian Defense and Alekhine's Defense have proven stubborn foes for them – losing more often than winning. But hey, every hero has their nemesis!
Personality Insights
Somu_95 is somewhat of a night owl chess ninja: their best time to strike is around 3 AM, when their tilt factor is low (just 9 out of 100) and their brain is caffeinated or serenaded by the quiet hum of the night. Morning battles might be less favored, with win rates dipping around other hours.
Don’t call it quits too early either — their early resignation rate is a modest 6.65%, showing a stubbornness to fight to the end, regardless of how desperate the position might look.
Recent Highlights
In a recent fiery battle against karinalugo, Somu_95 dazzled by grabbing a knight and then the rook in swift succession, ending the game at move 14 with a formidable queen-side presence. Their knack for causing discomfort while playing the Queens Pawn Opening shone bright! karinalugo
On the flip side, a recent loss came by a precise Scandinavian Defense counterattack from iam-deep, reminding us all that even the best have to take notes and improve.
Fun Facts & Opponent Records
- Longest winning and losing streaks both capped at 9 games. Somu_95 knows that life on the chessboard truly is a rollercoaster.
- Against some opponents (like manishsharawat123), Somu_95 is undefeated, boasting a perfect 5-0 record. Meanwhile, some adversaries remain pesky challenges.
- Somu_95 flexes a playful mix of aggression and patience, often engaging in battles that stretch 50+ moves.
Summary
Somu_95 is the quintessential underdog hero balancing strategy, tactical surprises, and relentless grit. Armed with a quirky opening repertoire and a fighting spirit that refuses to quit, this player is definitely one to watch — or better yet, avoid if you want a peaceful game!
Somu_95 — Game Review and Feedback
Great job on your recent games! You've demonstrated a strong ability to capitalize on tactical opportunities — especially in quick time controls. Here are some specific notes to help you refine your play further:
Strengths
- Bold Tactical Awareness: In your win against karinalugo, you executed clever knight maneuvers that won significant material early on (6. Nxc7+ leading to a material gain on the queenside). This shows good vision for tactics and willingness to take risks.
- Opening Initiative: You often put immediate pressure on your opponent, for example with early queen sorties and active piece play, which has paid off multiple times.
- Conversion Skills: Winning by checkmate, resignation, or forcing your opponent into tough defensive positions demonstrates good technique in closing out winning games.
Areas for Improvement
- Opening Principles: While your aggressive queen captures have netted you wins, be cautious about overextending your queen early (as in some games where 2. Qh5 or 2. Qe2 was played). Working on development and piece coordination in the opening can reduce risk of losing tempo or falling into traps.
- King Safety: In faster games especially, castling and king safety sometimes got delayed or your king wandered (e.g., moves like 7. Ke2 and 11. Kd3). Prioritize keeping your king safe and develop minor pieces early to avoid future attacks.
- Endgame Technique: You have solid endgame skills, but focusing on pawn structure and activating your king earlier can increase your control. Be mindful of simplifying exchanges only when you are sure they favor you.
- Time Management: Some of your games show significant clock disparity by move 10-15. Keeping an eye on your clock and balancing time spent on tactics vs. strategy will help avoid time trouble.
Suggested Next Steps
- Review fundamentals of opening development—practice controlling the center with pawns and minor pieces before bringing the queen out.
- Work on king safety plans, including timely castling and monitoring opponent threats.
- Solve tactical puzzles to sharpen pattern recognition and calculation accuracy.
- Analyze critical moments from recent losses (like the checkmate against iam-deep) and understand what alternatives could have changed the game.
Keep up the good work, stay curious about your games, and continue learning from each position! If you'd like, we can dive deeper into any specific game or key moment.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| fisher904 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| krzysztof727 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| kirmadaaa69 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| osassahaa | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| ggxsharma | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| quannek27 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| rscduky | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| chrisfun123 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| justdimzy | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| jyoungggg | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| manishsharawat123 | 5W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| chetannatech | 2W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| vilyg | 2W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| gabriq18 | 0W / 2L / 1D | View Games |
| rishartrr | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 560 | 532 | 800 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 448W / 415L / 48D | 419W / 442L / 51D | 58.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 626 | 336 | 255 | 35 | 53.7% |
| Elephant Gambit | 124 | 55 | 64 | 5 | 44.4% |
| French Defense | 122 | 60 | 53 | 9 | 49.2% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 116 | 43 | 66 | 7 | 37.1% |
| Amar Gambit | 113 | 63 | 47 | 3 | 55.8% |
| Australian Defense | 90 | 36 | 45 | 9 | 40.0% |
| Bishop's Opening | 59 | 29 | 26 | 4 | 49.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 58 | 24 | 31 | 3 | 41.4% |
| Barnes Defense | 57 | 26 | 26 | 5 | 45.6% |
| Philidor Defense | 45 | 23 | 20 | 2 | 51.1% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Center Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Czech Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 9 | 4 |
| Losing | 10 | 0 |