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TarantinoQ

Playing Since: 2016-10-23 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟

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Rapid: 2006
2W / 0L / 0D
Blitz: 2900
956W / 784L / 293D
Bullet: 2957
177W / 126L / 20D

TarantinoQ: The Chess Maverick

Meet TarantinoQ, a chess combatant whose style could be described as “cinematic” — full of thrilling twists, unexpected plot twists, and plenty of high-stakes drama on the board. With a bullet rating peak touching an astonishing 2809 and a blitz zenith soaring to 2920, TarantinoQ doesn’t just play chess, they put on a show.

Starting from humble beginnings with a rapid rating around 1800 in 2020, this player quickly escalated, reaching a rapid peak of 2006 by the end of 2021. But it’s in the fast and furious realms of bullet and blitz where TarantinoQ truly shines — a blitz warrior who’s battled over 2100 games, winning nearly half and refusing to back down even after heavy losses.

Playing Style & Statistics

  • Longest winning streak: 15 games — because sometimes TarantinoQ turns into a chess superhero.
  • Current winning streak: 3 games — the saga continues.
  • Overall blitz record: 999 wins, 827 losses, and 293 draws. Don’t let the losses fool you: this player plays the long game.
  • Bullet battles: 179 wins out of 325 attempts, showing that while rapid fire is thrilling, precision is also key.
  • Favourite opening in rapid: A "Top Secret" strategy with a perfect 100% win rate — like a covert agent in the shadows of the 64 squares.

If TarantinoQ had a tagline, it would be: "Keep your friends close, your opponents guessing, and your resignation button at the ready." This player has a respectable early resignation rate of only 6.3%, proving patience... but not too much patience. Endgames are their bread and butter, with a frequency of over 83%, showcasing a knack for grinding down opponents till the bitter end.

The Tactical Mind

These stats reveal a player with a strong comeback rate of 84.66%: if TarantinoQ loses a piece, don’t count them out—they bounce right back nearly 85% of the time. And even if the chips are down, the win chance after losing a piece is a solid 46.47%. Now that’s resilience worthy of any movie hero!

Psychological Profile

Watch out for their tilt factor of 7 — yes, even legends have their moments. But the best time to catch TarantinoQ at peak performance is bizarrely 01:00 AM, proving that some masterpieces are crafted under the cover of night.

Notable Recent Triumph

One of their freshest victories in rapid chess came in December 2021, where TarantinoQ defeated an opponent rated 1848 using a mysterious "Top Secret" opening in a tense Benoni Defense duel. The win came by resignation — a classic finish for a player who knows exactly when to strike and when to make their opponent throw in the towel.

Fierce Rivals & Friendly Fire

Among the many opponents, kosya4ok stands out as a frequent sparring partner with 111 games played. The record here is a testament to TarantinoQ’s perseverance — battles hard-fought with plenty of ups and downs. And the win rate against various opponents fluctuates wildly, sometimes 100%, sometimes less than flattering, but always with spice added to the story.

In short, TarantinoQ is no mere player — they are a chess storyteller, weaving drama and brilliance into each game. They remind us that chess is not just about pawns and queens, but about heart, grit, and unforgettable flair.

May your moves be as sharp as Tarantino’s plots.

🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Mikhail Mozharov 70W / 36L / 5D
Cemil Aghamaliyev 25W / 12L / 0D
Peter Michalik 10W / 18L / 9D
Manu David 19W / 10L / 3D
Igor Kovalenko 10W / 17L / 2D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2021 2900 2006
2020 2853 1801
2019 2807 2803
2018 2685 2695
2017 2611 2643
2016 2726 2612
Rating by Year20162017201820192020202129001801YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2021 1W / 0L / 1D 2W / 0L / 0D 90.8
2020 31W / 26L / 8D 30W / 26L / 7D 86.1
2019 133W / 91L / 35D 133W / 96L / 33D 95.4
2018 199W / 166L / 45D 153W / 194L / 50D 83.0
2017 195W / 116L / 50D 164W / 159L / 48D 94.5
2016 64W / 42L / 21D 75W / 37L / 15D 94.1

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 325 179 126 20 55.1%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 2119 999 827 293 47.1%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 15 3
Losing 7 0