Stympai

Profile: Stympai - The Ambitious Gambiteer

Meet Stympai, a rapidly evolving chess player who specializes in the tumultuous world of rapid time controls. Known for a rollercoaster rating journey, Stympai has reached a peak rapid rating of 383 back in 2022 and continues to fight fiercely on the 64 squares.

Unlike the methodical grandmasters, Stympai’s style leans towards tactical sharpness and embracing chaos, as evidenced by their fondness for aggressive and offbeat openings like the Englund Gambit and Sicilian Smith Morra Gambit, scoring impressive win rates of up to 100% in some niche variations.

The rapid control suits Stympai best, with over 180 games played and a thrilling mix of victories and defeats that keep spectators on the edge of their seats. With a win rate hovering around 35% overall and a penchant for fighting until the bitter end—as shown by an average of 51 moves per win—they're not one to resign early without a battle.

While Blitz and Bullet remain challenging arenas with frustrating streaks like a 13-game losing skid, Stympai keeps their spirits high, always ready to launch another 180-second whirlwind of strategy and surprise.

Playing Times & Psychology

Stympai’s peak cerebral hours seem to be at midnight when the mind is at its sharpest—or at least when the emoji mood is right. Their tilt factor is modest at 13%, showing resilience even after tough losses, and a remarkable 65% comeback rate when the chips are down.

Opening Adventures

• Rapid Mainstays: Kings Pawn Opening (20% win rate), Englund Gambit (43%)
• Blitz Quirks: Queens Pawn Opening shines with a perfect game.
• Bullet Battles: Kings Pawn Opening (just as tough as it sounds!)

Recent Highlight

One of Stympai's most celebrated recent victories came against frankabreu on May 16, 2025, where Stympai elegantly quelled the opposition with a swift and sharp Queens Pawn Opening developing into a resignation-worthy position after a tactical storm.

1. d4 c6 2. Nf3 e5 3. Bf4 Nh6 4. dxe5 Qb6 5. e3 Qxb2 6. Nbd2 g5 7. Bxg5 Be7 8. Bxe7 Kxe7 9. Rb1 Qxa2 10. Bc4 d5 11. Bxa2 1-0

Looks like Stympai doesn't just play chess—they perform it!