Player Profile: Takion-420XL
Meet Takion-420XL, a rapid chess enthusiast with a flair for comebacks and a knack for keeping opponents on their toes. Though the rating rollercoaster has been a wild ride—from a modest 261 in 2021 up to a respectable 427 peak in 2025—Takion-420XL keeps on pushing forward with a tenacity rivaled only by their love of the game.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for an early resignation rate of just over 10%, Takion-420XL isn’t the type to give up easily. Their average game length is telling: about 43 moves per win, stretching out to 54 moves per loss, proving they’re no stranger to the long haul. Notably, Takion shines brightest in the endgame, appearing there in over 44% of matches, squeezing out wins with steady precision.
Tactical Prowess
This player boasts a remarkable 100% win rate after losing a piece—talk about turning the tides! Their comeback rate of nearly 50% proves they're the ultimate chess phoenix, rising from the ashes when the chips are down.
Performance Highlights
- Longest winning streak: 4 consecutive games
- Rapid rating flight: Max Rapid rating of 427 in 2025 after a challenging period in 2023
- Blitz Blitz Blitz: A perfect 1-win streak in blitz — one match, one victory, no stress.
- Favorite opening: Top Secret (shhh!), with a 39.4% win rate over 71 rapid games
Psychological Quirks
With a low tilt factor of 6, Takion-420XL doesn’t let losses get personal—though the rated vs. casual win difference of over 40% suggests they bring their A-game when the stakes are real. Their opponents better beware: consistency might not be Takion’s game, but unpredictability sure is.
Opponent Notes
While they haven’t fared so well against a few frequent foes like mushtang1987 (0% win rate), they have crushed others with perfect wins over johnvdenton17, hakaiverdadeiro, and a slew of other rivals. Clearly, Takion’s network of nemeses is as colorful as their username.
Fun Fact
If you see Takion-420XL online around 10 AM or 17:00 hours, watch out—win rates soar to 100%! Either it’s coffee time or some cosmic chess luck.
Still climbing, still learning, and always ready to launch a tactical surprise, Takion-420XL is a player proving that chess isn't just about rating numbers—it’s about style, resilience, and the thrill of the game.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| rahul8699 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| victorm30 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| snizei | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| iiiius | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| mekirukitoo | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| alogical | 0W / 3L / 0D | |
| basicchannel | 0W / 3L / 0D | |
| bacc06 | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
| d3adbydaylight | 0W / 1L / 1D | |
| s4r13l98 | 0W / 1L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 750 | 336 | ||
| 2023 | 199 | |||
| 2021 | 962 | 261 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31W / 35L / 4D | 28W / 34L / 5D | 51.4 |
| 2023 | 0W / 2L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 71.7 |
| 2021 | 2W / 3L / 1D | 2W / 5L / 0D | 57.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 71 | 28 | 39 | 4 | 39.4% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 58.8% |
| Bishops Opening | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishops Opening Boi Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alekhines Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Top Secret | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening Anglo Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London Steinitz Countergambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense Advance Nimzowitsch System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Englund Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 6 | 0 |
| Losing | 9 | 2 |