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synkear

Playing Since: 2022-04-04 (Active)

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Rapid: 466
110W / 89L / 25D
Blitz: 155
32W / 45L / 11D
Bullet: 247
58W / 73L / 3D

About synkear

synkear is a chess streamer who turns rapid-fire games into entertaining storytelling. With a knack for banter, fresh ideas, and a love of learning on the fly, they make every move feel like a mini-adventure. Their preferred time control is Rapid, where quick thinking meets quick wit.

Fans and curious visitors can explore the profile synkear and glance at a lightweight progression snapshot

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Streaming and Community

On stream, synkear blends live play with thoughtful commentary, occasional tutorials, and viewer interaction. The chat is a supportive space for players of all levels, often filled with jokes and good-natured competition. Streams typically mix teaching moments, rapid games, and viewer-vs-streamer events, inviting everyone to learn, laugh, and level up together.

Opening Philosophy

In Rapid and other fast formats, synkear tests a broad opening toolkit to balance surprise with understanding. Expect a mix of aggressive lines and flexible setups, including Barnes Opening: Walkerling, Amar Gambit, Petrov's Defense, and Vienna Gambit, along with classic ideas like the Four Knights Game and Scandinavian Defense. The aim is to explore ideas, not to memorize memoranda.

  • Rapid repertoire highlights: Barnes Opening: Walkerling, Amar Gambit, Petrov's Defense, Vienna Gambit, Four Knights Game, Scandinavian Defense
  • Aggressive options frequently explored: Elephant Gambit, Three Knights Opening, Vienna Gambit with Max Lange Defense

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Notable moments and vibe

Synkear's journey spans Rapid, Blitz, and Bullet with a playful spirit and a willingness to experiment. Milestones include early peak moments that fans remember fondly, along with streaks that showcase resilience and learning in the moment. The vibe is as much about curiosity and community as it is about results.

  • Longest winning streak: 8
  • Longest losing streak: 14

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🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Akshay S 1W / 26L / 0D View Games
fryingpawns 1W / 10L / 0D View Games
faizan20 1W / 6L / 0D View Games
patelkrutarthfake 0W / 6L / 0D View Games
Chess On Earth 1W / 4L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 155 450
2024 247 234 447
2023 360 174
2022 514 800
Rating by Year2022202320242025800155YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 7W / 6L / 0D 5W / 10L / 2D 66.1
2024 104W / 121L / 25D 93W / 140L / 15D 59.8
2023 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 4L / 0D 36.4
2022 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 1L / 0D 32.5

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 28 14 14 0 50.0%
Amar Gambit 22 10 10 2 45.5%
Petrov's Defense 19 8 11 0 42.1%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 18 8 9 1 44.4%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 13 6 5 2 46.1%
Four Knights Game 11 6 3 2 54.5%
French Defense 11 5 3 3 45.5%
Elephant Gambit 11 7 2 2 63.6%
Three Knights Opening 9 6 2 1 66.7%
Scandinavian Defense 8 4 2 2 50.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 19 8 10 1 42.1%
Amar Gambit 15 3 10 2 20.0%
Four Knights Game 13 3 8 2 23.1%
Barnes Defense 8 1 5 2 12.5%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 7 2 2 3 28.6%
Three Knights Opening 6 1 5 0 16.7%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 6 3 3 0 50.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 6 0 6 0 0.0%
Australian Defense 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 16 4 12 0 25.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 15 2 13 0 13.3%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 15 8 7 0 53.3%
Scandinavian Defense 12 8 4 0 66.7%
Four Knights Game 9 3 6 0 33.3%
Petrov's Defense 9 4 4 1 44.4%
Barnes Defense 8 4 4 0 50.0%
Scotch Game 7 1 6 0 14.3%
Australian Defense 6 1 4 1 16.7%
Bishop's Opening 6 1 4 1 16.7%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 0
Losing 14 4
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