Meet tajruba: The Tenacious Tactician of the 64 Squares
With a rapid chess peak rating of 1505 as of June 2025, tajruba is a player who masters the ebb and flow of the board like a grandmaster of comebacks, boasting an impressive comeback rate of nearly 83%. A relentless force in rapid games, tajruba thrives in the tension-filled moments where every move matters, often turning the tables after material loss and proving that resilience is just as important as skill.
Starting from a humble rating of 927 in early 2024, tajruba’s journey has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows that any devoted chess lover can admire. With a longest winning streak of 9 and just as lengthy a losing streak, this player truly embodies the spirit of "try, try again" with a healthy dose of humor and grit.
Opening Arsenal
- Caro-Kann Defense: tajruba’s signature - a trusty shield with a 60% win rate over 130 games, making opponents feel the sting of solidity.
- Scotch Game: When unleashing rapid attacks, tajruba scores an impressive 65% win rate, catching foes off guard.
- Philidor Defense and Italian Game: These well-rounded openings net wins around 60%, showing tajruba’s adaptable style.
However, beware the "Top Secret" opening — tajruba tries it, but the win rate sneaks just below 44%, suggesting it’s more of a wild card than a trusty friend.
Playing Style & Quirks
Known for an early resignation rate of 2.5% (a sign of respectful sportsmanship or maybe just a keen eye for hopeless positions), tajruba averages over 60 moves per win, indicating a game style that enjoys strategic finesse and marathon battles rather than quick finishes. The tactical intellect shines especially when playing Black, where the win rate closely mirrors the White games, proving tajruba is comfortable wielding both sides of the board with equal flair.
Psychological insights reveal a slight tilt factor of 9 — enough to be human, but controlled enough not to blow up the board in frustration. The best time to challenge tajruba? Oddly enough, around 1 AM, when their win rate spikes and caffeine-fueled brilliance lights up the board.
Noteworthy Battles
Among recent memorable matches, tajruba showed nerves of steel in a brutal Caro-Kann Exchange Variation battle on June 3, 2025, winning by resignation against strong opposition after a grueling 40+ move duel. On the flip side, loss hasn’t been foreign; just moments before, a Queen’s Pawn Opening skirmish ended in a resignation, a reminder that even the strongest warriors have their off days.
Opponent Chronicles
tajruba has tangled most frequently with acidicc1 (165 games) and akash991142 (21 games), proving a competitive spirit that loves a good rivalry. And speaking of rivals, tajruba’s scorecard varies wildly from flawless victories against many foes (some with 100% win rates) to frustrating zero wins against others — chess is never boring here!
The Legend in the Making
In the grand saga of chess, tajruba is the everyman’s hero — rising from novice struggles to solid expert territory with more than a few amusing stumbles and spectacular recoveries. Whether it’s a midnight blitz or a drawn-out rapid, tajruba is the player who dares to dance with danger, always ready to learn, laugh, and conquer one move at a time.
So next time you see tajruba’s name on the scoreboard, remember: it’s not just a game, it’s an epic adventure of courage, cunning, and caffeine-fueled brilliance.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Akash Verma | 82W / 86L / 8D | View Games |
| akash991142 | 10W / 11L / 0D | View Games |
| kabu27 | 0W / 7L / 1D | View Games |
| shartranj | 1W / 3L / 2D | View Games |
| alex_chessacl | 1W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1172 | 1464 | 1600 | |
| 2024 | 1206 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 190W / 169L / 27D | 193W / 173L / 17D | 71.1 |
| 2024 | 284W / 238L / 28D | 265W / 263L / 14D | 62.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro Kann Defense | 137 | 82 | 50 | 5 | 59.9% |
| Scotch Game | 86 | 54 | 30 | 2 | 62.8% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 81 | 35 | 44 | 2 | 43.2% |
| Philidor Defense | 61 | 37 | 21 | 3 | 60.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 59 | 29 | 30 | 0 | 49.1% |
| Italian Game | 56 | 34 | 21 | 1 | 60.7% |
| Top Secret | 55 | 24 | 28 | 3 | 43.6% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 53 | 26 | 23 | 4 | 49.1% |
| Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation | 40 | 19 | 20 | 1 | 47.5% |
| Caro Kann Defense Advance Variation | 31 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 32.3% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 9 | 0 |
| Losing | 9 | 1 |