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Chess Profile: thehonoredmoon

Meet thehonoredmoon, a tenacious navigator of the 64 squares, whose journey in chess resembles a roller coaster — but one driven by both the moon’s phases and the occasional coffee-fueled midnight brainstorm.

Rising and Falling Tides of Rating

Starting with a rapid rating peak of 936 in early 2023, thehonoredmoon has had a colorful rating voyage. From stellar highs in Bullet mode of 700 to Blitz peaks of 904, their skill remains a constellation of potential. Ratings dipped and soared, reminding us that every chess player’s path is full of learning, growth, and, yes, the occasional "How did I just miss that?!" moment.

Playing Style & Preferences

Preferring to dive deep into the endgame, with a frequency of nearly 69%, and typically sealing wins or losses in about 68 moves on average, thehonoredmoon embodies patience and endurance. Early resignations are rare (just over 6% of games), proving a stubborn spirit that fights until the very end.

With white pieces, the win rate hovers around 47.5%, and blacks get almost the same respect with a win rate near 47%. A special nod goes to the Scotch Game, which yields an impressive 80% win rate in Rapid – clearly a favorite stage for tactical fireworks.

Signature Openings

• Scotch Game — 8 wins in 10 games, a nearly flawless record.
• Four Knights Game — an impressively solid 83.3% win rate.
• Three Knights Opening and the King’s Pawn Opening - King’s Knight Variation also feature prominently, though sometimes with bitter lessons learned.

Psychological & Tactical Notes

The comeback rate is a shining 71%, so don’t count thehonoredmoon out even when the odds seem grim. They clutch victories after losing a piece with a modest yet respectable 41% success rate.

However, beware their notable tilt factor of 9 — a gentle reminder that even the moon’s glow can sometimes cast shadows on concentration. Interestingly, their absolute power hour is 9 PM, when they boast a perfect win rate — maybe moonlight truly does work wonders.

Record and Rivalries

With a rapid win count tipping past 110 games and an equally dogged 98 losses plus a cozy 26 draws, thehonoredmoon keeps the chess battlefield lively. Notably, their winning rate varies widely by opponent, with certain rivals getting thoroughly outplayed, and others managing to sneak wins or draws.

Highlight Game

On March 20, 2025, thehonoredmoon orchestrated a victory using the Three Knights Opening, demonstrating positional mastery and strategic finesse that led their opponent to resign amidst relentless pressure. You can revisit the drama here.

In Summary

thehonoredmoon is a player who embodies the spirit of chess — patience, resilience, learning from setbacks, and a hint of unpredictability. Keep an eye on their midnight battles; who knows, maybe the moon's pull will soon nudge their rating into even brighter orbits.