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.
[[Chart|Rating|Blitz|2024-01-2025-06]]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!
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:
- Review your losses to spot recurring tactical mistakes or positional misunderstandings.
- Work on defending against direct threats by training calculation and sighting checks, captures, and threats systematically.
- Study the opening principles and specific lines of your preferred openings to increase your confidence.
- Practice endgames, especially king and pawn endings, and minor piece endgames to improve your conversions.
- 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| andrewdolphin89 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| colsgambit | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| camorris11 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| prajyotmunde968 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| pawnstar722 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| yogi9844 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| awcatch5 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| steff220771 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| logankirkendoll123 | 0W / 0L / 1D | |
| apinn2 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| 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 |
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 |