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twowaun

Playing Since: 2023-10-23 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 625
32W / 59L / 1D
Rapid: 478
322W / 317L / 47D
Blitz: 259
847W / 842L / 66D
Bullet: 152
0W / 2L / 0D

About twowaun

Meet twowaun, a chess enthusiast with a flair for the dramatic and the unexpected. Not your run-of-the-mill grandmaster-in-the-making, this player navigates the 64 squares with a mix of perseverance, occasional brilliance, and a sprinkle of charming mishaps.

Rating Rollercoaster

Starting out with a modest blitz rating dipping as low as 100, twowaun has never let numbers define the fun of the game. Their peak ratings span across all time controls, with a lively blitz top score of 345, a rapid high of 587 (hello, rapid rocket!), a bullet peak at 287, and a daily max of 722. Whether puzzling in daily games or blitzing through rapid matches, twowaun rides the waves of victory and setback with equal gusto.

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Playing Style & Psychology

With an average of 56 moves per game, twowaun certainly does not shy away from the enduring battles on the board. Preferring to push through to the endgame where they thrive about 59% of the time, the player is known for their comeback rate of 65.22%—a true fighter spirit that turns the tides when the going gets tough.

Twowaun does have a small “tilt factor” of 7, so if you catch them on a Thursday (their nadir day with only about 42.5% win rate), maybe throw a cheeky pep talk their way. On brighter notes, mornings around 10 AM (especially at hour 10) seem to be their shining hours, boasting win rates over 60%—time when dragons are slain and masterpieces composed.

Opening Preferences

A true strategist of openings, twowaun deeply enjoys the Van t Kruijs Opening and Bishop's Opening, securing decent success rates of about 53–57% in blitz. The Scandinavian Defense and Caro Kann also find their way into the repertoire, showcasing a versatile mindset that balances aggression and solidity.

Competitive Spirit and Records

Tough battles are twowaun’s playground. In blitz alone, they have fought nearly 1,000 games, with wins and losses nearly neck-and-neck (513 wins to 512 losses, with a handful of draws). In rapid games, the record is similarly balanced, proving twowaun's resilience and determination.

Opponents beware: twowaun shines when facing [fsjr7], [semajnalrom], and [wizupo] boasting 100% win rates, while others like [kevinhsue] have the slight upper hand. This uneven battlefield only adds spice to their chess adventures!

Memorable Moments

Twowaun’s games are a tapestry of thrilling finishes, including well-timed resignations and snappy timeouts that reflect a keen psychological battle. The player’s most recent win was secured with a tidy victory on time over fsjr7, a game that combined strategic patience with precise timing.

“If at first you don’t succeed, just remember: a loss is just a warm-up for the next checkmate attempt!”

In Conclusion

Whether diving into daily puzzles, blitz battles, or rapid rushes, twowaun remains a beloved contender in the chess community — a player who embodies the spirit of the game: fun, learning, perseverance, and the occasional brilliant escape. Keep an eye out for twowaun’s next maneuver; it promises to be as unpredictable as a kitten on a keyboard!


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Coach's Feedback for twowaun

Great to see your recent activity and wins! Here's some constructive feedback based on your recent games to help you improve further.

Positives:

  • Opening Preparation: You are comfortable with common openings like the Queens Pawn and King's Pawn structures, and you often finish your development quickly. This helps in gaining good initial control.
  • Capitalizing on Opponents' Time Trouble: Several of your wins came when your opponents ran out of time, which shows good time management from your side to keep the pressure.
  • Active Piece Play: You make good use of your pieces, often pressuring your opponents' weaknesses (e.g., attacks on the king) and applying tactical threats.

Areas to Work On:

  • Handling Tactical Threats: In some losses, you were caught in tactical motifs such as pins, forks, and discovered attacks. Spending extra time to check for opponent threats each move will help reduce these errors.
  • King Safety: There were moments where your king became exposed or vulnerable, especially after early exchanges (e.g., losses involving attack against your king). Focus on ensuring your king is well-defended before launching aggressive plans.
  • Opening Accuracy: While your general opening knowledge is solid, try to deepen your understanding of tricky lines especially in openings like the French Defense Exchange and Philidor Defense where you faced difficulties. Learning common traps and pitfalls can prevent early disadvantages.
  • Endgame Technique: Some endgames could be improved with better piece coordination and pawn structure knowledge. Practicing essential endgame patterns will help convert advantages more reliably.
  • Time Management: While you often pressured your opponent’s clock, make sure your own clock is well-managed to avoid time pressure mistakes in complex positions.

Next Steps To Improve:

  1. Review your losses to spot recurring tactical mistakes or positional misunderstandings.
  2. Work on defending against direct threats by training calculation and sighting checks, captures, and threats systematically.
  3. Study the opening principles and specific lines of your preferred openings to increase your confidence.
  4. Practice endgames, especially king and pawn endings, and minor piece endgames to improve your conversions.
  5. Try to maintain a consistent pace in your games where you have enough time for critical decisions.

Keep up the good work! Consistent practice and review will surely boost your skill level.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
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pawnstar722 1W / 0L / 0D
yogi9844 0W / 1L / 0D
awcatch5 0W / 1L / 0D
steff220771 0W / 1L / 0D
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Most Played Opponents
bria723 10W / 1L / 2D
superbadassking 1W / 7L / 0D
janikto 2W / 4L / 0D
kid_526 2W / 2L / 1D
notjosquared 1W / 3L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 152 284 478 631
2024 287 182 438
2023 324
Rating by Year202320242025478152YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 381W / 312L / 26D 317W / 391L / 25D 55.4
2024 93W / 95L / 19D 105W / 93L / 11D 58.3
2023 135W / 147L / 19D 141W / 139L / 14D 61.0

Openings: Most Played

Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 20 9 11 0 45.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 9 6 3 0 66.7%
English Opening: Drill Variation 7 3 4 0 42.9%
Philidor Defense 7 2 5 0 28.6%
Amazon Attack 7 2 5 0 28.6%
Czech Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 3 0 3 0 0.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%
French Defense: Advance Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%
French Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 284 121 152 11 42.6%
Amar Gambit 190 103 81 6 54.2%
Bishop's Opening 137 77 49 11 56.2%
French Defense 112 52 58 2 46.4%
Barnes Defense 94 41 47 6 43.6%
Philidor Defense 92 49 42 1 53.3%
Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 79 41 35 3 51.9%
Australian Defense 78 32 41 5 41.0%
Elephant Gambit 71 28 41 2 39.4%
Scandinavian Defense 68 35 29 4 51.5%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 199 99 89 11 49.8%
Amar Gambit 194 98 79 17 50.5%
Philidor Defense 51 22 27 2 43.1%
Amazon Attack 39 18 16 5 46.1%
French Defense 25 7 14 4 28.0%
Elephant Gambit 19 9 9 1 47.4%
Scandinavian Defense 19 9 9 1 47.4%
Barnes Defense 18 11 7 0 61.1%
Australian Defense 18 9 6 3 50.0%
Czech Defense 16 5 10 1 31.2%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Elephant Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 0
Losing 13 1