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
.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
For a quick, illustrative moment, check this sample game snippet:
.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
Coach's Advice
It's been a while since you played. Play a few more games so we have more positions to review — then I can provide you with clearer, more actionable advice.
🆚 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 |
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 |