Profile: thechossenone88
Meet thechossenone88, an avid chess adventurer navigating the chaotic seas of the 2025 chess world with a Rapid rating that dances around the 800 mark. While not quite ready to challenge grandmasters yet, this player consistently proves that persistence and a bit of quirky luck can make online battles unforgettable.
Career Highlights & Style
Boasting a collection of 122 Rapid games, thechossenone88 has experienced both the triumph of 51 wins and the bitter sting of 66 losses, alongside 5 dignified draws. Not one to give up easily, their longest winning streak is a respectable five games in a row – a nice little streak to brag about at the next virtual chess meetup.
Known for a somewhat mysterious approach dubbed "Top Secret," this opening choice accounts for the bulk of their play. With a win rate of about 39% here, it suggests the strategy is either brilliantly unconventional or just plain puzzling to opponents – or maybe both! When trying classics like the Scotch Game or the Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense, thechossenone88 shines brighter, boasting win rates ranging from 75% up to an impressive 100% in some rare encounters.
Tactical & Psychological Traits
Despite a Tilt Factor of 12 (translation: gets a bit salty, but not dramatically so), thechossenone88’s tactical awareness is noteworthy. With a stellar 64.7% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, there's clearly a cunning mind at work, turning setbacks into opportunities. Probably the ultimate comeback kid of their online circle.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Average Moves per Win: 52.5 moves. Patience is a virtue, right?
- Endgame Fanatic: Nearly 63% of the games end in intense endgame skirmishes, proving that thechossenone88 loves a good finish.
- Late Night Strategist: Highest win rates at 8 and 9 AM, so maybe mornings are for masterminds.
- Favorite Opponents: Dominates against many with a crisp 100% win rate, showing some names just don't stand a chance!
In short, thechossenone88 is the perfect mix of mystery, resilience, and quirky charm—ready to resign early if needed (spoiler: they don't), yet capable of spectacular comebacks when least expected. Keep an eye on this one, the path to chess greatness is rarely a straight line!
Hi thechossenone88!
Great job keeping an active schedule and already reaching 1078 (2025-03-10). Your recent games show real fighting spirit and good instincts for open positions.
What you’re doing well
- Quick development with 1.e4 – you usually get pieces out fast and fight for the centre.
- Rook activity – wins vs zakkw1985 and noname28122012 highlight strong rook lifts and file control.
- Clock handling – you stay well ahead on time, giving yourself room to think at critical moments.
High-impact fixes
- Castle before queen adventures
Both recent losses (e.g. vs thomas_p1) start with an early queen excursion (…Qxb7 / Qh5) while your king stays in the centre. Follow the rule “develop, castle, connect rooks” before pawn‐grabbing. - Stop hanging pieces to simple tactics
Most decisive blunders are forks, pins or queen traps. Daily puzzle practice (~10 min) on motifs like the fork and pin will pay off quickly. - Simplify when ahead, defend when behind
In the loss to coolzbayu you stayed material down and kept trading queens against your interest. Make a mental check: “Am I winning or losing? Do I want to trade or keep pieces?” - Basic opening hygiene as Black
a. After 1.d4, choose one reply (…d5 + …e6 or …Nf6) and learn 10 moves deep.
b. Against 1.e4, you already play 1…e5 well; memorise the first 7–8 book moves of the Italian/Scotch so you don’t improvise with …Na5 or …Nb8 retreats.
Three-week training plan
| Day | Task (≈30 min) |
|---|---|
| Mon / Wed / Fri | 10 rated rapid games (15 + 10) this week; annotate one game after each session. |
| Tue / Thu | 30 puzzles filtered for “forks, pins, double attack”. Review wrong answers. |
| Weekend | Watch one 15-minute video or article on your chosen Black defence; create a mini “cheat sheet”. |
Progress trackers
Use the charts below to make improvement visible:
Key take-away
“Play quietly until your king is safe, then unleash the tactics you enjoy.”
Keep the energy, add a dose of discipline, and 900+ is just around the corner. Good luck, and have fun!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| unkrbannn | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| ajuliusz | 6W / 0L / 0D | |
| celie21 | 0W / 3L / 0D | |
| vatuluh | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| queenzgeneral718 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| unkrbannn | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 894 | 719 | 803 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39W / 41L / 7D | 33W / 47L / 5D | 65.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Game | 32 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 40.6% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 38.5% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 41.7% |
| Four Knights Game | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 27.3% |
| Philidor Defense | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 62.5% |
| Center Game: Berger Variation | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Amazon Attack | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Elephant Gambit | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Petrov's Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 8 | 0 |
| Losing | 12 | 5 |