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
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| richchess7 | 3W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| alfildelao | 3W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| bclsdxxxxh | 3W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| crooch2 | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| leporcupine | 3W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1122 | |||
| 2024 | 1035 | |||
| 2023 | 1054 | |||
| 2022 | 1142 | |||
| 2021 | 1230 | 1189 | ||
| 2020 | 1161 | |||
| 2019 | 1149 |
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 |