Chess Profile: Cricket (aka swicx-op)
Meet Cricket, a chess enthusiast whose rating journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride through the realms of Rapid, Blitz, Bullet, and Daily chess. With a Rapid rating that peaked at 430 in 2024 before settling into a modest 259 in early 2025, Cricket embodies the true spirit of perseverance — sometimes winning, sometimes losing, but never boring.
Playing Style & Strengths
Cricket's games tend to last a respectable 46 moves on average when victorious, but losses tend to end sooner, around 37 moves. Fearless and tactical, Cricket boasts a remarkable 100% win rate after losing a piece, proving an uncanny knack for comebacks and keeping opponents on their toes. However, early resignations happen 23.2% of the time, which could be a strategic "better safe than sorry" approach — or perhaps a low tolerance for blunders.
Opponents Beware
Cricket has tangoed with many opponents, with mixed results. Fans of the player will remember some dramatic win streaks, including a longest winning streak of 7 games. While some foes like coccog and vasla24 never stood a chance (100% win rate!), others like theboss9798 remain undefeated against Cricket. The psychological warfare is real, but Cricket’s tilt factor is impressively low at just 7, signaling cool nerves even when the chessboard heats up.
When Does Cricket Play?
Looking for a match? Catch Cricket most effectively on Tuesdays and Thursdays, boasting win rates approaching 60%. Oddly enough, Cricket shines brightest during the wee hours: 3 AM is perfect with a flawless 100% win rate — maybe Chess Owl mode activated! Even early mornings at 6 AM are strong with a 73% success rate, showing dedication or perhaps caffeine-fueled brilliance.
Quirks & Fun Facts
- Despite playing 9 Daily games in 2024, Cricket has yet to claim a win — probably prefers the adrenaline rush of faster-paced games.
- Playing with the mysterious "Top Secret" opening has resulted in close to half of the Rapid success — no spoilers here!
- Rapid, Bullet, Blitz — Cricket plays them all, though Bullet is their playground with a peak rating of 282.
- Cricket’s ‘come back from behind’ skill could inspire a movie. 59% coming back to win after setbacks is the stuff of legends.
In summary, Cricket is a fearless and unpredictable player whose strategic mind and resilience make every game an exciting adventure — always ready to battle, sometimes quick to bow out, but never out of the fight for long.
