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TruWigl

Location: Miami

Playing Since: 2019-11-11 (Active)

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Daily: 1434
215W / 50L / 8D
Rapid: 1503
1236W / 1174L / 126D
Blitz: 1118
681W / 564L / 64D
Bullet: 1082
557W / 461L / 25D

About TruWigl

TruWigl is a determined and spirited chess player known for their rapid game prowess. While they have dabbled in various time controls, rapid chess is clearly their playground where they shine brightest. Their journey through the chess ranks is a tale of perseverance and tactical acumen, with a peak Rapid rating soaring to an impressive 1709 in September 2021.

Playing Style & Strengths

TruWigl embraces a rich playing style characterized by:

  • High endgame frequency, showcasing stamina and strategic depth.
  • Managing comebacks with a strong 75.6% comeback rate, proving resilience under pressure.
  • Effective use of popular openings such as the Philidor Defense, Petrov's Defense, and the Queen's Pawn Game.
  • Balancing aggression and defense with an average of about 64 moves per win, indicating thoughtful play and tactical awareness.
  • Enjoys rapid battles but also has significant experience in Blitz and Bullet, showing versatility.

Career Highlights

  • Achieved a personal best Rapid rating of 1709 (Sep 2021), reflecting a strong grasp of rapid chess dynamics.
  • Maintained a solid and consistent winning record with over 1262 Rapid wins and 710 Blitz wins.
  • Longest winning streak stands impressive at 27 games, a testament to peak performance periods.
  • Preferred openings with winning rates above 60% include the Philidor Defense and Scandinavian: 2...Qxd5 3.Nc3, which often surprise opponents.
  • Has a notable 70% win rate using Petrov's Defense: Three Knights Game in Daily chess, indicating deep understanding in classical lines.

Fun Facts & Trivia

  • TruWigl loves the hour of 10:00 for chess; apparently, that's their "power hour" with a 100% win rate at that time—watch out!
  • Though rapid is their forte, they have endured and bounced back impressively from losing pieces, turning disadvantage into victory nearly half the time.
  • Has managed to keep the psychological tilt factor low, meaning TruWigl rarely throws in the towel early or tilts after tough losses.
  • The username 'TruWigl' might hide a chess wizard—ready to wiggle through defenses and deliver checkmates with grace and style.

Community & Rivals

TruWigl has faced a wide range of opponents, with some repeat rivals shaping their experience:

  • Most played opponent: "kravisdaddy69" with a head-to-head record showing a tough but competitive rivalry.
  • Strong winning records against frequent foes like "breezybacon11" and "gabagool40".
  • Known for sportsmanship and consistent performance across the board, TruWigl is respected in the community.

Looking Forward

With a steady climb in ratings and an ever-growing experience pool, TruWigl is a player to watch in rapid chess tournaments. Whether ploting an intricate opening trap or executing an endgame flourish, their games promise excitement and deep strategy.

Keep your eyes on the board when facing TruWigl — they might just wiggle their way to a win!


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Overall Performance and Progress

You've made steady and commendable progress over the past months, with a 32 point increase in your rating in the last month and a consistent upward trend over 3 to 6 months. This shows your dedication and continual improvement, especially in rapid games.

Your strength adjusted win rate is close to 50%, indicating a balanced performance against equivalently rated opponents. Focus on converting more of your good positions into wins to push this percentage higher.

Recent Victories

  • Your wins display a strong grasp of the Accelerated London System and various Queen's Pawn openings, where you effectively leverage piece activity and central control.
  • You showed good tactical awareness with precise calculation and timing, especially in forcing sequences and exchanges, as seen in your successful attacks on the kingside and open-file rook maneuvers.
  • The game against grigorevseogej highlights your proactive rook lifts to support an attack — a good practical skill in rapid games.
  • Decisive play in endgames and capitalizing on opponents' inaccuracies are evident, which is a strong area for your continued focus.

Areas for Improvement from Recent Losses

  • In some games you faced challenges dealing with early pressure from your opponents, especially in openings where they contested the center aggressively (e.g., positions against the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack and French Defense structures).
  • Improving your opening preparation on less familiar or offbeat defenses could solidify your positions better in the early stages.
  • There were instances where timely counterplay was lacking and defensive resourcefulness could be enhanced, particularly when your opponent initiated advanced pawn storms or exploited weaknesses.
  • Time management under rapid conditions is important: try to avoid spending excessive time in early opening moves to maintain better calculation resources for complex middle game positions.

Opening Insights

You frequently favor the Queen's Pawn openings with setups featuring Bf4, Bd3 and early castles, along with some engagements in the Bird's Opening and Italian Game territory. These openings suit your style of steady buildup and active piece play.

  • Consider deepening your understanding of the Accelerated London System and its typical middle game plans, as you see success there.
  • Working on the response and counter-strategies to opponent breakouts in these openings, such as timely pawn breaks and piece repositioning, can improve your resilience.

Next Steps and Training Recommendations

  • Study tactical motifs based on the positions you commonly reach — focus on pins, forks, and discovered attacks which often turn the tide in your games.
  • Review your losses to identify recurring strategic or tactical mistakes; this reflection can accelerate learning.
  • Practice time management drills to allocate your thinking time effectively during rapid games.
  • Experiment with some alternative opening lines in casual games to widen your repertoire and confidence against different setups.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
th0ck 15W / 0L / 0D View
beznado 9W / 16L / 4D View
taxi258 1W / 2L / 0D View
vranyok 0W / 1L / 0D View
asuransyah 0W / 1L / 0D View
aploft 0W / 1L / 0D View
vishnujikasevaj 1W / 0L / 0D View
sanketg28 0W / 1L / 0D View
stropowsky02 0W / 1L / 0D View
ankit_tripathy 0W / 1L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
kravisdaddy69 316W / 220L / 33D View Games
jimmerjammer26 63W / 49L / 6D View Games
Rebecca Evans 81W / 25L / 7D View Games
breezybacon11 46W / 8L / 2D View Games
bigdickdotgov 27W / 8L / 3D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1071 1083 1490 1392
2024 1144 1120 1571 1403
2023 1224 1485 1353
2022 1107 1132 1539 1329
2021 1002 1308 1523 1237
2020 927 1440 1418 1183
2019 1040 800
Rating by Year20192020202120222023202420251571800YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 62W / 34L / 5D 49W / 40L / 5D 65.5
2024 108W / 73L / 7D 98W / 77L / 9D 70.9
2023 72W / 50L / 7D 56W / 67L / 5D 72.7
2022 224W / 178L / 21D 207W / 200L / 18D 69.5
2021 509W / 400L / 51D 469W / 447L / 27D 68.3
2020 386W / 277L / 32D 358W / 314L / 33D 70.3
2019 87W / 56L / 7D 78W / 70L / 6D 64.2

Openings: Most Played

Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 36 30 6 0 83.3%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 14 9 3 2 64.3%
Petrov's Defense 12 9 2 1 75.0%
Sicilian Defense 11 8 3 0 72.7%
Elephant Gambit 10 6 3 1 60.0%
Barnes Defense 10 8 2 0 80.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 9 7 2 0 77.8%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 8 5 3 0 62.5%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 8 8 0 0 100.0%
Bishop's Opening 7 6 1 0 85.7%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Petrov's Defense 86 39 40 7 45.4%
Amazon Attack 81 52 25 4 64.2%
Sicilian Defense 72 41 26 5 56.9%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 47 26 21 0 55.3%
Philidor Defense 46 26 18 2 56.5%
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 45 20 22 3 44.4%
Scandinavian Defense 44 24 19 1 54.5%
Amar Gambit 44 25 18 1 56.8%
Barnes Defense 42 20 21 1 47.6%
QGA: 3.e3 c5 36 17 17 2 47.2%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 74 34 38 2 46.0%
Petrov's Defense 59 34 23 2 57.6%
Amazon Attack 45 23 21 1 51.1%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 39 26 12 1 66.7%
Caro-Kann Defense 37 21 15 1 56.8%
Amar Gambit 36 24 11 1 66.7%
QGA: 3.e3 c5 35 21 14 0 60.0%
French Defense 35 18 15 2 51.4%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 31 11 18 2 35.5%
Barnes Defense 30 21 8 1 70.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 175 91 74 10 52.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 149 75 69 5 50.3%
Petrov's Defense 140 71 60 9 50.7%
Barnes Defense 119 59 54 6 49.6%
Philidor Defense 100 56 41 3 56.0%
QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 87 39 45 3 44.8%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 85 47 34 4 55.3%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 85 39 41 5 45.9%
Scandinavian Defense 81 40 38 3 49.4%
Amar Gambit 68 38 26 4 55.9%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 27 1
Losing 10 0
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