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TryCatchBlock

Playing Since: 2019-01-13 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟

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Rapid: 1246
2W / 2L / 0D
Blitz: 1136
2502W / 2491L / 200D

Meet TryCatchBlock: The Chess Maestro with a Punny Twist

Once a humble pawn in the vast kingdom of online chess arenas, TryCatchBlock has maneuvered through the ranks with the precision of a surgeon dissecting the complexities of the English Opening. Known for a blitz career spanning several years, this player’s greatest strength lies in resilience — boasting a remarkable 77.55% comeback rate that would put even the toughest biology cells to shame.

TryCatchBlock's opening repertoire is as diverse as the species in a rainforest. From the electrifying Englund Gambit (played nearly 500 times with a near 47% win rate) to the subtle finesse of the London System, where over half their games result in victory, this player adapts like a chameleon across different positions. Perhaps the secret behind this versatility is their knack for "catching" opponent blunders before they multiply – a true survival of the fittest on 64 squares.

With an average game length of around 63 moves before victory, TryCatchBlock prefers a well-fought battle over quick skirmishes, patiently unraveling the tactical DNA of each encounter. Their endgame engagement rate (~67%) indicates a strategic penchant for those critical, detail-oriented moments that separate the grandmasters from the mere pawns of the realm.

Funny enough, TryCatchBlock's psychological resilience shines through with a low tilt factor of just 13, making them less susceptible to emotional mutations during high-pressure games. Whether playing with the graceful White (winning 49.36% of games) or the cunning Black (winning an impressive 47.01%), this player proves they’re no mere genetic fluke.

In the grand ecosystem of chess, TryCatchBlock thrives by seizing opportunities with the delicate balance of a neuron firing just right — always ready to try, catch, and block any risky moves that threaten their kingdom. A player who truly embodies the ethos: “When in doubt, always handle exceptions with style.”

Looking to witness a game where biological puns meet chess tactics? Keep an eye on TryCatchBlock – the mastermind who proves that in chess, as in biology, adaptation and resilience are the keys to survival.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
dexter80o 0W / 1L / 0D
mujtabazeidan 1W / 0L / 0D
mrviggo 0W / 0L / 1D
el_mylkyxd 0W / 1L / 0D
exact_sequence 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
richchess7 3W / 1L / 0D
alfildelao 3W / 0L / 0D
bclsdxxxxh 3W / 0L / 0D
crooch2 2W / 1L / 0D
leporcupine 3W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1122
2024 1035
2023 1054
2022 1142
2021 1230 1189
2020 1161
2019 1149
Rating by Year201920202021202220232024202512301035YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 143W / 140L / 9D 142W / 139L / 10D 64.0
2024 117W / 103L / 6D 102W / 120L / 6D 62.6
2023 137W / 121L / 14D 119W / 142L / 10D 68.2
2022 221W / 205L / 21D 200W / 226L / 23D 69.0
2021 200W / 198L / 14D 200W / 190L / 19D 67.6
2020 379W / 371L / 25D 374W / 368L / 30D 65.9
2019 4W / 7L / 0D 5W / 8L / 0D 62.2

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Englund Gambit 524 248 255 21 47.3%
Kings Indian Attack 253 112 129 12 44.3%
Petrovs Defense Classical Variation 185 100 75 10 54.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 148 67 75 6 45.3%
London System 145 79 60 6 54.5%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 121 70 48 3 57.9%
Italian Game 120 57 58 5 47.5%
Indian Game 116 52 63 1 44.8%
Top Secret 104 46 55 3 44.2%
Reti Opening Black Mustang Defense 99 51 43 5 51.5%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Petrovs Defense Steinitz Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Englund Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 0
Losing 13 1