startak1990

Player Profile: startak1990

Once a lowly chump dodging defeat at the Rapid rating floor of 710, startak1990 has gallantly marched through the ranks with a rollercoaster performance, peaking at 1353 in Rapid and boasting a Daily rating that soared to a respectable 1624 in late 2023. While Blitz remains the "wild west" of their game—maxing out at a modest 650 with an occasional stumble—startak1990’s heart clearly belongs to the longer time controls.

Their style? Oh, it's a charming blend of persistence and unpredictability. With an average of nearly 60 moves per game (win or lose), this player clearly relishes the battle, grinding through endgames with a frequency above 60%. And when the chips are down, startak1990 really shines — staging comebacks nearly 3 out of 4 times.

Rated games bring their particular brand of drama. Shine at equal levels with a striking 87.5% win rate, yet the higher-rated opponents seem to inspire some... creative losses (65.8% sadly go the opponent's way). But don't mistake them for a quitter; early resignations rate is a humble 5.21%, proving startak1990 fights until the bitter end.

Victories (and the Occasional Defeat)

One of the most recent triumphs was a sneaky King’s Fianchetto Opening masterstroke, ending in resignation by their opponent after 19 moves crammed with bishops firing checks and knights leaping into the fray. Humorously enough, the worst nemesis might be the clock itself—because the best time of day to score a win is oddly 3 am, when most sane humans are asleep! Maybe they channel some nocturnal genius or just fight off sleep better than their opponents.

Personality & Tendencies

Tilt factor: 8 – which means startak1990 has definitely cursed the board a few times but still manages to come back. Their psychological landscape is a nuanced battlefield where resilience meets occasional frustration, making every game a thrilling emotional narrative.

With a knack for edging out opponents whom others might underestimate, startak1990 enjoys a healthy 73% win rate in Daily "Top Secret" opening battles and nearly 49% overall in Rapid. With wins often delivered by resignation (207 wins this way!), opponents might be wondering if they've been invited for a courteous tea before the checkmate punch.

The Tale So Far

In short, startak1990 is that persistent underdog with a warrior's heart and a bishop’s sneaky spirit—sometimes brilliant, sometimes baffling, but always entertaining. Expect endgames that drag on, comebacks that surprise you, and a bravado that refuses to quit until the king screams "Checkmate!"

Let’s just say, startak1990’s games are like opening a box of chocolates—sometimes sweet victory, sometimes a bittersweet lesson, but always a delight for any chess fan.