Paul Brown (aka spuddun)
Meet Paul Brown, a chess aficionado whose journey resembles more of a rollercoaster than a smooth Grandmaster ascent. Known online as "spuddun," Paul has been duking it out across all time controls — from the lightning-fast bullet to the thoughtful, torturous rapid games.
Rating & Stats
Paul reached his peak rapid rating of 1352 back in June 2015, with a blitz zenith hitting just over 1000 in 2011, and a bullet high point of 1348 in early 2012. While these ratings might not crack the international master level, they showcase a competitive spirit and enduring love for the game spanning over a decade.
His rapid career is a tale of persistence with 151 wins and 192 losses — clearly not one to give up easily, with a rather impressive longest winning streak of 15 games and a comeback rate of nearly 59%. And when the chips are down? His win rate after losing a piece hovers around a respectable 41%, proving resilience is a key trait.
Playing Style & Personality
Average game length suggests Paul likes his battles long and strategic — averaging about 52 moves per win. He’s equally comfortable playing white or black, boasting a modest edge with the white pieces (51%). Sure, he resigns early slightly more than 11% of the time (because who hasn’t had that moment when the pieces just look sad?), but don’t mistake that for a quitter’s mindset.
With a Tilt Factor of 13, Paul keeps his cool more often than not but might mumble a curse or two when the unexpected happens. His best time to play is at the crack of dawn — 7 AM — because nothing says "chess genius" like an early caffeine-fueled brain.
Opening Repertoire
Versatility is Paul's middle name. He enjoys the King's Pawn Opening and the Philidor Defense among others, with a surprising knack for the Leonardis Variation of the King's Pawn Opening — winning nearly 67% of his games in rapid. On blitz boards, he prefers a broader array, including Van ’t Kruijs Opening and Scandinavian Defense, showcasing adaptability more than dogmatic sticking to one approach.
Recent Games Highlight
Paul's most recent triumph was against "mazinodaddy," where he elegantly clinched a victory by resignation in a dynamic Owen’s Defense battle. On the flip side, even champions have off days — his latest loss came after a spirited duel in a Reti Opening where he bowed out gracefully.
In a Nutshell
Paul Brown is the kind of player who embodies the joy of chess more than the pure pursuit of glory — a seasoned warrior on the digital battlefield, armed with a mix of tried-and-true openings, a willingness to take risks, and an undying passion for checkmating opponents while dodging the occasional blunder. Don't let the stats fool you; behind every rating point is the voice of a true chess enthusiast muttering, "Just one more game..."