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t4188

Playing Since: 2020-09-03 (Active)

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Daily: 707
3W / 3L / 0D
Rapid: 520
252W / 254L / 43D
Blitz: 273
80W / 86L / 4D
Bullet: 121
4W / 17L / 0D

Profile Summary: t4188

Meet t4188, a chess adventurer navigating the battlefield with a mix of heart, hustle, and the occasional “wait, what just happened?” moment. Known for their love of Rapid games, t4188 reached their peak rating of 993 back in September 2020—just shy of the legendary 1000 mark, proving that sometimes close counts… or so they tell themselves.

This player has a fascinating relationship with time controls. Rapid is their arena of choice, with over 360 games logged and a respectable 157 wins, alongside the trials of 175 losses and 32 draws. Blitz and Bullet playstyles also make appearances, but let's be honest—Rapid is where t4188 truly shines (or at least tries to).

When it comes to openings, t4188 is a bit of a renaissance player. From the classic Caro Kann Defense boasting a solid 60% win rate, to the adventurous Van ‘t Kruijs Opening where they score an impressive 62.5%, their repertoire keeps opponents guessing. The Vienna Game is another favorite, with a slightly above-average 52% win rate, proving t4188 knows how to bring a bit of Vienna flair to the board.

Admittedly, t4188’s journey hasn’t been without its bumps. A lengthy 14-game losing streak has been bravely endured, but fear not—the current winning streak of 6 games shows resilience and a hunger to bounce back stronger. And let's give credit where it’s due: their comeback rate sits at a sparkling 63%, confirming that t4188 never quite gives up—even when the board looks grim.

Psychologically, t4188 appears to be a night owl strategist, performing best in the wee hours around 2 AM—perfectly suited for those late-night battles that test patience and sanity. Though the “tilt factor” is at 14%, they balance that with a gritty determination to improve and enjoy the game regardless of setbacks.

Not just a tactician, t4188 shows a strategic mind with an average of 51 moves per win and a knack for timely captures around move 7. Whether it’s white or black pieces, they hold a slightly better record with the latter—winning nearly 46% of those games.

Friendly and competitive, t4188 seems to have a special knack for certain opponents, cruising to 100% win records against a handful of frequent challengers. They’ve even managed a checkmate victory in one of their most recent games—a reminder that despite the ups and downs, they can deliver a knockout punch when it counts.

Notable Game Highlight

Recently, t4188 secured a win in the Caro Kann Defense Advance - Van der Wiel Attack, demonstrating tactical patience and strategic prowess. The victory came after a careful buildup, culminating in a resignation from their opponent—proof that sometimes surrender is the only logical move!

For those curious about their style, here’s a snippet from that game: an opening dance around the center pawns, a subtle exchange of minor pieces, and a queen maneuver that sealed their fate.

Overall, t4188 is a passionate, persistent chess player who embodies the spirit of the game: fearless in defeat, humble in victory, and always ready to make the next move.


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Coach Chesswick

Hi t4188! Here’s a personalised review of your recent games

What you’re already doing well

  • Central space & activity. In several Caro-Kann wins you hit the centre with …d5/…c5 and activated your bishops fast.
  • Finding basic mates. Your quick finishes (…Qh2#, …Qh7#, …Qxc1#) show you can spot back-rank and fork patterns when they appear.
  • Material conversion. Once ahead you normally trade pieces and reach a won ending—excellent beginner discipline.

Main growth areas

  1. King safety on the h-file. Three recent losses ended with Qxh7# / Qxh2#. • Keep a pawn on h6/h3 or a knight on f6/f3 to guard that square. • If you play …Bf5 in the Caro-Kann, be ready for Bd3/Qh5 ideas.
  2. Queen adventures. Grabbing pawns with …Qxb2, …Qxa3 is fine if the queen can return. Ask “What is my safe retreat square?” before every capture.
  3. Clock management. Two defeats were on time from playable positions. Try the 40-40-20 rule: spend 40 % of your time on the first 10 moves, 40 % on the middlegame, 20 % on the endgame.
  4. Opening understanding, not memorisation. • Caro-Kann Advance: follow the plan …Bf5, …e6, …c5 after you finish …Ne7 → …Nd7 → …Nf5 so h6 is covered. • As White, a simple Italian setup (e4-Nf3-Bc4-d3) will give you similar structures every game.

A position to remember

Before 13…Nc5 run the “SAFE?” check:

  • S – Safe squares around my king
  • A – Attacked pieces
  • F – Forks, pins, skewers I allow
  • E – Exposed back rank

Two-week training menu

Days 1-330 tactical puzzles per day on h-file mates & forks
Days 4-5Play 5 rapid games (15|10) and self-annotate
Day 6Study 3 classic Caro-Kann miniatures, note queen routes
Day 7Play 3 blitz games only after solving 5 puzzles

Progress at a glance

Peak blitz rating so far: 754 (2021-01-03)

When do you win most often?

01237891011121314151617181920212223100%0%Hour of Day

Performance by day:

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun100%0%Day of Week

Next milestone

Target 500 Blitz by 1 July. The key is to cut “free pieces” to under two per game.

Keep going!

Small daily habits beat occasional marathons. Enjoy your chess, and feel free to ask for a deeper dive into any game.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
gagagershon 2W / 1L / 0D View
capokhey 1W / 0L / 0D View
fcob95 1W / 0L / 0D View
kingkxxx 1W / 0L / 0D View
nslice02 0W / 1L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
sidali335 19W / 5L / 4D View Games
miguel_arboleda028 1W / 3L / 1D View Games
gagagershon 2W / 1L / 0D View Games
therealidris1 1W / 2L / 0D View Games
fufiffifcijuyfi 0W / 2L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 121 284 417
2024 218
2023 311
2022 447
2021 627 517 495
2020 628 603
Rating by Year202020212022202320242025628121YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 54W / 51L / 12D 56W / 51L / 7D 51.4
2024 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 1L / 0D 69.5
2023 0W / 2L / 1D 2W / 3L / 0D 57.8
2022 0W / 2L / 0D 1W / 1L / 0D 95.8
2021 33W / 44L / 9D 39W / 40L / 5D 54.4
2020 2W / 12L / 1D 4W / 12L / 0D 39.6

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 28 13 14 1 46.4%
Caro Kann Defense 26 16 10 0 61.5%
Vienna Game 21 11 8 2 52.4%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 16 8 7 1 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 14 6 8 0 42.9%
Three Knights Opening 13 6 7 0 46.1%
Queens Pawn Opening 11 5 5 1 45.5%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 10 3 6 1 30.0%
Bishops Opening 8 4 3 1 50.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 8 5 3 0 62.5%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro Kann Defense 7 1 5 1 14.3%
Petrovs Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Owens Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Four Knights Game Spanish Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Birds Opening Dutch Dudweiler Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Undefined 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Indian Game Tartakower Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 7 1
Losing 14 0
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