Meet starsinthesuna, a dynamic chess enthusiast who shines brightest in blitz games. With a peak blitz rating of 1661, this player has battled through nearly 400 blitz games, showcasing a passion for sharp and speedy play. Whether it's a rapid strategic tussle or a swift bullet exchange, starsinthesuna balances tactical awareness with an adventurous spirit — sometimes resigning early, but often putting opponents on the clock!
Playing Style
Favorite arena: Blitz chess
Highly active in endgames, appearing in about 68% of games
Average game length around 77 moves, proving endurance and patience
Prefers to start with b3 – the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack, a unique and provocative opening choice
Balanced performance with White (50% wins) and showing grit with Black (over 41% wins)
Notoriously resilient with a comeback rate near 70%, rarely losing one-sidedly (3% of games)
Opening Repertoire
starsinthesuna loves the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack and its variations, notably excelling with these lines in blitz:
Nimzowitsch-Larsen: 1...d5 2.Bb2 – played 61 times with a solid 56% win rate
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation – 39 games, about 54% wins
Nimzowitsch-Larsen: 1...e5 2.Bb2 – an impressive 64% win ratio in 14 games
Also tries Bishop’s Opening and Queen's Pawn Modern Defense with varied success
The adventurous spirit in openings can sometimes lead to rough patches (like 0% wins with Van’t Kruijs Opening), but isn’t that part of the fun?
Competitive Highlights & Streaks
Played 387 blitz games by April 2025, with almost equal wins and losses (178 wins vs. 181 losses)
Longest winning streak: 7 games
Longest losing streak: 8 games (because every star has its cloudy nights!)
Speed chess experience with bullet and rapid formats shows improvement and adaptability
Strong tactical awareness with a 39% win rate even after losing a piece – a fighter to the end!
Time Preferences & Psychological Notes
starsinthesuna tends to perform best around late morning, with 11:00 AM being the prime hour for wins (almost 78% win rate!). Despite an 8/10 tilt factor, this player keeps it fun and competitive.
Favorite days to play vary, but Wednesday and Monday are notable for higher win rates (over 54%). Interestingly, early morning hours also offer solid performance, so maybe this star rises with the sun after all.
Fun Fact
The first move choice speaks volumes — opting for 1.b3 over the classic 1.e4 or 1.d4 means starsinthesuna likes to catch opponents off guard and dance to their own opening tune. With a name like starsinthesuna, the chessboard is surely their sunny stage!
