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ste603

Playing Since: 2021-01-27 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 499
565W / 540L / 37D
Bullet: 100
2W / 6L / 0D

Profile Summary: ste603

Meet ste603, a resilient battlefield commander of the chessboard who prefers the rapid pace where the clock ticks as fast as their wit. Starting at a modest Rapid rating of 334 back in early 2021, ste603 skyrocketed to a peak of 779 in February 2023—proof that with enough passion (and probably a pile of coffee), even the underdog can rise to terrifying heights.

Not one for bullet chess bulletproof suits (peak rating a humble 255), ste603 clearly loves the art of measured tactical warfare over the frantic blitz. With over 1,000 rapid games logged, they boast a hardworking warrior’s record: 544 wins, 516 losses, and a handful of draws. It’s a vigorous rollercoaster of battles, and ste603 seems to enjoy every twist and turn.

Known for bold and somewhat cheeky openings, ste603’s favorite playground is the Queen's Pawn Opening, especially the Zukertort Chigorin Variation, where they maintain a formidable winning rate north of 60%, even soaring to 75% with the Zukertort Variation. They’ve flirted with gambits like the Englund and Blackmar-Diemer, proving a taste for strategic spice.

Their games average around 53 moves to victory, suggesting that ste603 enjoys the grind and the glue-it-to-the-board marathon. With a comeback rate of 74% after losing material, this player isn’t shy to claw back from the brink — an admirable trait for a chess gladiator. However, a tilt factor of 25% indicates that when the games don’t go their way, emotions might sneak in—because hey, even chess warriors have their off-days!

Favorites to open with? The classic "e4" and "d4" moves dominate, but ste603 tends to keep opponents on their toes with less conventional variations sprinkled throughout their repertoire.

When to catch ste603 at their best? Early mornings around 7 AM seem to be their prime hunting hours, especially on Wednesdays and Mondays, where their win rates hover above 50%. Avoid facing them on Fridays, rumored to be their 'chess siesta' day with a win rate dipping below 44%.

Legendary Moments

One cannot forget ste603's recent rapid victory that took only three moves — yes, three — with a cheeky queen sortie leading to an early resignation. Opponent never saw it coming!

Even losses tell a story; with a 25-game losing streak somewhere between here and there, ste603 shows patience and persistence, coming back stronger each time.

Playing Style & Psychology

  • White Win Rate: 50.36%
  • Black Win Rate: 48.55%
  • Early Resignation Rate: 13.6% (Sometimes it's ok to know when to wave the white flag!)
  • Average Moves per Win: 53
  • Average Moves per Loss: 44

In summary, ste603 blends stubborn endurance with tactical flair, especially shining in rapid time controls. Whether rocking a daring gambit or patiently crafting an endgame masterpiece, this player’s journey paints the picture of a dedicated chess enthusiast who is never afraid to fight until the last move.

Rapid Rating2021202220232025669513YearRapid Rating

🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
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Most Played Opponents
giuliacircio 46W / 17L / 3D View Games
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nathrve 2W / 2L / 0D View Games
paky_storm 3W / 0L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 100 513
2023 665
2022 653
2021 152 669
Rating by Year2021202220232025669100YearRatingBulletRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 137W / 131L / 8D 128W / 147L / 5D 51.5
2023 81W / 71L / 10D 75W / 82L / 4D 48.1
2022 0W / 0L / 0D 0W / 1L / 0D 55.0
2021 60W / 49L / 5D 65W / 41L / 4D 51.6

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 148 80 65 3 54.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 99 50 47 2 50.5%
Englund Gambit 49 24 20 5 49.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 41 18 20 3 43.9%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 37 23 14 0 62.2%
Scotch Game 26 12 12 2 46.1%
Center Game 20 11 8 1 55.0%
Italian Game 20 7 13 0 35.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 20 15 5 0 75.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense 19 11 7 1 57.9%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Old Benoni Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
French Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Pirc Defense Classical Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Blackmar Blackmar Diemer Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Englund Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
English Opening Kings English Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 18 0
Losing 25 2
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