Skylar Zheng

Skylar Zheng (Surrendrrx) - Chess Player Profile

Meet Skylar Zheng, known on the virtual chess battlefield as Surrendrrx — a formidable tactician who dances with pawns and knights like a maestro conducting a symphony of checkmates. Skylar's journey on Chess.com has been a rollercoaster of explosive blitz games, steady rapid showdowns, and the occasional bullet bullet-rush that would give even a hummingbird a run for its money.

Rating Highlights

• Peak Blitz Rating: 1269 (January 2023)
• Peak Rapid Rating: 1515 (April 2023) — where Skylar really lets the pieces sing.
• Peak Bullet Rating: 1169 (September 2023)
• Top Daily Rating: 400 (January 2023) — Yes, some days are for casual coffee and slow moves.

Playing Style & Stats

Skylar loves the thrill of the endgame with an endgame frequency of nearly 57%, proving stamina and strategy can outlast flashy openings. A solid early resignation rate (~7%) mildly hints at a pragmatic approach: when the king's got no friends left, why drag the agony?

With an impressive comeback rate of 76%, Skylar refuses to fold, turning potential disasters into daring victories — truly a phoenix among pawns. The average number of moves per win runs at about 61, showing patience and a preference for well-crafted victories, while losses tend to be shorter affairs.

Record & Rivalries

Over 2000 blitz games later, with a win record edging just past losses, Skylar has proven resilience and grit. Rapid games shine as a specialty with over 780 wins, and a respectable bullet record rounds out a versatile portfolio.

Notable opponents like gmgmn and santi627 often appear on the leaderboard, making for some classic chess brawls. And if you’re wondering about Skylar's luck against tricky opponents: a mixed bag — but a 100% win rate against several formidable foes shows the lion's heart behind the handle.

Chess Openings & Preferences

Skylar is a secret agent of the unknown openings, dabbling extensively in "Unknown Opening" with a win rate hovering just above 50%. The "Top Secret" opening repertoire adds an air of mystery — a nearly 48% win rate in blitz and a more confident 53% in rapid.

Recent Adventures

The latest notable triumph came on March 24th, 2025 — a swift and elegant checkmate against the player Digomg after a strategic combo showcasing Skylar's flair for turning complications into checkmate poetry.

Even the occasional loss doesn't slow this warrior down: a hard-fought resignation in early March 2025 reminds us that every champion's legend includes epic battles lost and learned.

Fun Facts & Psychological Tidbits

• Best time to challenge Skylar? Early mornings around 6 AM — apparently, that's when the brain circuitry fires up for lightning-fast calculation.
• Average move count in wins and losses shows Skylar enjoys a good game — no quick scraps here!
• Somewhat low tilt factor means even when the chess gods frown, Skylar keeps calm and castles on.

Whether you're aiming to learn from the comeback master or challenge the unknown opening virtuoso, Skylar Zheng (Surrendrrx) proves that chess is not just a game, but an epic saga of knights, queens, and unstoppable checkmates — with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of pragmatism.