About the_gold3n_child
Meet the_gold3n_child, a Rapid aficionado who also enjoys the blindingly fast pace of Blitz chess and dabbles occasionally in Bullet. Known for a balanced and tactical approach, this player has logged hundreds of games, showing tenacity, resilience, and a hint of unpredictability — perfect ingredients for exciting matches!
Playing Style & Approach
The_gold3n_child prefers strategy over chaos, embracing middlegame complexities and endgames frequently. With an average of about 60 moves per win, patience is clearly a virtue here. Not one to throw in the towel easily, their early resignation rate hovers low at 2.36%, proving they fight until the last bishop or pawn falls.
Wins come with a roughly 50% success rate in Blitz and Rapid, showing reliable consistency. The comeback rate from tough situations stands impressively high at nearly 65%, meaning when the going gets tough, the_gold3n_child gets going!
Favorite Openings
Classics meet unorthodox here with openings like the Nimzo-Larsen Attack, a personal favorite in both Blitz and Rapid, used in hundreds of games with an almost 50% win rate. Among other favorites are the dynamic Alekhine Defense and the spicy Amar Gambit, which boasts one of the highest win percentages in their repertoire. On the defensive side, the solid Caro-Kann Defense also makes frequent appearances.
Notable Records & Stats
- Peak Rapid rating: 1427 (2025-06-24) (June 2025)
- Peak Blitz rating: 1413 (2025-03-30) (March 2025)
- Longest winning streak: 13 games — that’s some serious hot streak mojo!
- Longest losing streak: 17 games — hey, even chess warriors have off days.
- Highly competitive with an almost equal win-loss record in Blitz (627 wins and 627 losses!)
- More than 1200 games played overall across all time controls
- Current favorite first move: b3, with over 600 games kicking off with this creative choice
Competitive Highlights
Always ready to face new challengers, the_gold3n_child has an impressive list of recent opponents and a knack for clutch wins against tricky adversaries. While sometimes the opponent gets the better of them, the overall track record is filled with more wins than walks in the park.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- Best time to play? Around 3 PM - prime brain power hour according to their stats.
- Enjoys testing the waters against higher-ranked players, winning over 80% of games against those rated above them — talk about punching above the weight class!
- This player is a comeback king with near 65% success bouncing back after losing a piece.
Summary of Recent Games
You've been showing good fighting spirit in your recent rapid games with a strength adjusted win rate just above 50%. Your wins demonstrate your ability to capitalize on opponent mistakes and maintain pressure. However, there are also learning opportunities from the losses to improve further.
Positive Aspects
- You utilized the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack effectively in your recent wins, showing comfort and understanding of this opening system.
- Your tactical awareness during your games was good, with several successful attacks and initiatives leading to resignations rather than relying on long endgames.
- Castling promptly and developing pieces actively helped you maintain a strong middle game.
Areas for Improvement
- In your loss against NiklasM05, a critical queen capture led to an early defeat. Prioritize careful calculation especially with queen exchanges early in the game.
- Look for opportunities to challenge your opponents' center control; some losses involved giving opponents comfortable space and activity in the center.
- Time management appears stable but aiming to keep good time on the clock when making critical moves can help avoid rushing into mistakes.
- Explore deeper study of the Sicilian Defense variations, as you faced this opening multiple times both as White and Black.
Suggestions for Next Steps
- Review your losses in detail to understand missed tactics or strategic inaccuracies. For example, revisit the game with the early queen exchange that led to losing quickly.
- Practice openings you frequently encounter, like the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack and Sicilian Defense, to feel more comfortable handling different lines.
- Incorporate puzzles and tactical exercises to sharpen your calculation and spotting opportunities during the middle game.
- Consider mixing your choice of openings to keep your opponents guessing and develop new skills in other structures.
Encouragement
Your current rating has remained stable over recent months, which indicates a solid foundation. With consistent study and practice on key areas, you're well-positioned to gain rating progress soon!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| goelabhay34 | 2W / 2L / 0D | |
| sami1709 | 1W / 3L / 0D | |
| charlosyes | 0W / 3L / 0D | |
| szachmaho | 3W / 0L / 0D | |
| vharmi | 0W / 3L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1151 | 1161 | 1316 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 323W / 304L / 21D | 308W / 331L / 12D | 56.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 574 | 284 | 271 | 19 | 49.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 165 | 79 | 81 | 5 | 47.9% |
| Alekhine Defense | 121 | 67 | 54 | 0 | 55.4% |
| Australian Defense | 92 | 38 | 53 | 1 | 41.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 53 | 32 | 20 | 1 | 60.4% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 47 | 23 | 22 | 2 | 48.9% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 46 | 21 | 23 | 2 | 45.6% |
| Modern | 35 | 17 | 18 | 0 | 48.6% |
| Modern Defense | 29 | 14 | 15 | 0 | 48.3% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 52.9% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 0 |
| Losing | 17 | 0 |