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tekel69

Playing Since: 2024-03-10 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 669
980W / 994L / 53D

Player Profile: tekel69

Welcome to the quirky world of tekel69, a rapid chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is anything but boring! Peaking at a rating just shy of 1000 in March 2024, this player has shown consistent dedication with over 1,400 rapid games under their belt, achieving a near-even battle record of 721 wins to 741 losses (with a smattering of draws to keep things interesting).

tekel69 has a fondness for the Van t Kruijs Opening boasting a respectable win rate close to 63%. But don’t count out their versatility — from the classic King's Pawn Opening to the somewhat sneaky Reti Opening, tekel69 dances through the opening book with a playful yet strategic flair.

Known for an unforgiving playing style that lasts (on average) nearly 50 moves in wins and over 60 in losses, tekel69 clearly loves a drawn-out tactical tussle. They’ve demonstrated a true warrior spirit with a remarkable 65% comeback rate — because giving up just isn’t their style. Early resignations happen rarely, around 3% of the time, so expect a fight till the bitter end! Though, the occasional tilt (psychological wobble) creeps in, but hey, everyone’s human.

Time-wise, mornings and early hours seem to be when the magic happens — with an almost perfect win rate at 5 AM and a fiery 100% at 5 AM’s cousin, 5 o’clock in the morning, proving that chess brilliance doesn’t always run on a conventional schedule. The peak rating months suggest a player who steadily improves but may have a soft spot for slightly chaotic battles.

Some notable victories include recent checkmates delivered with aplomb via the Van t Kruijs Opening as well as the Queen's Pawn Opening. When faced with adversity, losses by checkmate show the challenges of high-stakes tussles against tricky opponents — but that only adds character and spice to their chess saga.

When not grappling with opponents named soopopo or siyahhkobra, tekel69 can be found honing their craft against frequent rivals like fastabi and alv46, making every encounter a memorable clash of wills.

With a mixture of win rates hovering around 50% when facing equally rated opponents and an impressive 65% against lower-rated foes, tekel69 proves resilient and occasionally surprisingly cunning. An aficionado of endings (over half of their games reach the endgame), tekel69 embodies the spirit of perseverance — always searching for that last clever move to turn the tide.

In short: tekel69 is that scrappy underdog who refuses to throw in the towel early, loves a strategic fight, and isn’t afraid to experiment with offbeat openings. Whether it’s early morning blitzes or tactical slugfests, they add their own unique flair to the chessboard, balancing humor, fighting spirit, and a dash of unpredictability in every game. Watch out — tekel69 might just surprise you with a sneaky checkmate when you least expect it!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
kamalkris 0W / 1L / 0D
maguszakwan 0W / 2L / 0D
mirkohulais 1W / 0L / 0D
spilltoe 1W / 0L / 0D
prantik_panda 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
alv46 1W / 3L / 0D
fastabi 0W / 4L / 0D
barisalperyilmaz5 2W / 1L / 0D
grzegora 2W / 1L / 0D
tigjeevesh 0W / 3L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 623
2024 556
Rating by Year20242025623556YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 150W / 128L / 8D 127W / 153L / 11D 58.9
2024 247W / 247L / 12D 237W / 254L / 13D 55.8

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 169 79 81 9 46.8%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 100 35 62 3 35.0%
Reti Opening 92 51 40 1 55.4%
Van t Kruijs Opening 84 53 27 4 63.1%
Van Geet Opening 70 32 37 1 45.7%
Van Geet Opening Reversed Nimzowitsch Variation 43 24 18 1 55.8%
Bishops Opening 41 21 20 0 51.2%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 40 19 20 1 47.5%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 39 21 17 1 53.9%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 36 16 20 0 44.4%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 0
Losing 9 3