Ufrud: The Rapid Riddler of the Chessboard
Meet ufrud, a rapid chess enthusiast who is steadily climbing the serpentine ladder of chess ratings with a peak Rapid rating of 267 as of May 2025. Known for swashbuckling openings and a cocktail of wins, losses, and draws, ufrud embraces the rollercoaster of the chess battlefield with a grin and a knight’s stealth.
Chess Journey & Playing Style
Ufrud’s chess style could be described as a wild ride through the opening forest — dabbling in everything from the classic Alekhine’s Defense to the ever-tricky Englund Gambit, though the gambit has yet to return the favor. Those trusty knights? They love to make an appearance; the Three Knights Opening stands out with a perfect score.
Not one to shy from the edge, ufrud's games tend to linger — averaging nearly 48 moves per win and stretching to over 71 moves in losses, proving it's less about quick checkmates and more about epic battles of wits and nerves. Endgames are frequent, making up 57% of their games, so if you love pawn races and rook endings, their games may be just your cup of tea.
Victories, Defeats, and Everything in Between
In the rapid arena, ufrud’s tally reads 12 wins, 15 losses, and the elusive single draw — a statistic that might suggest they play chess like a knight on a caffeine rush: galloping boldly, sometimes into trouble. Their infamous longest winning streak was an impressive 5, though beware the current dark clouds as they face a 4-game losing streak, proving that even ufrud faces the classic chess beast known as the tilt.
Favorite Opponents & Win Rates
When it comes to opponents, ufrud has some contrasts of fortune; conniespy and opstaken have felt their wrath with a perfect 100% loss rate on their side, while others like edgarlebosss and lazaro2023 have been less lucky — all wins for themselves against ufrud. Talk about chess rivalries simmering!
Timing is (Almost) Everything
Fun fact: 9 AM is ufrud’s prime time to unleash rapid-fire moves backed by a perfect 100% win rate in games played at 8 and 9 o'clock hours. This morning warrior can even boast a stellar 100% win rate on Saturdays and a respectable 67% on Fridays.
Psychology and Tactics
Ufrud doesn’t give up easily, boasting a 66.7% comeback rate after a setback! Yet, the psychological tilt factor scores a modest 4 — not too high, but enough to remind us all that even the best minds get frustrated.
Early resignations make up just 6.7%, showing that ufrud fights till the end, even if it’s sometimes a losing battle.
Classic Example of Ufrud’s Brilliance
Witness ufrud’s delightful victory against opstaken, maneuvering through the Alekhine's Defense with cunning and flair to claim a well-earned win after a 15-move skirmish!
To sum up, ufrud is a passionate rapid player who combines a mix of stubborn offense, tactical comebacks, and a willingness to take risks. Whether it’s morning glory or weekend battles, this player guarantees chess fights that are as unpredictable as they are entertaining.
Hi ufrud – here is some constructive feedback based on your recent games!
Quick Stats
- Your current peak in 10 min games: 267 (2025-05-15)
- Activity snapshots:
What you’re already doing well
- Initiative-oriented play: You often seize space early with 1.e4/1.Nf3 and jump straight into the enemy camp with moves like Qh5 or Ng5, forcing your opponent to find precise answers.
- Tactical alertness (when fresh): Your wins vs opstaken and sigurdjj show clean calculation of forcing lines and an eye for forks, pins and skewers.
- Resilience in messy positions: Even after inaccuracies you keep pieces active and look for counter-chances instead of giving up.
High-impact improvement areas
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King safety & over-extended queen
Early queen raids scored you points against 100-rated rivals, but stronger opponents punished the same plan (e.g. 6.Qh5? in the Richter-Veresov loss). Ask yourself before every queen sortie: “Can my minor pieces join the fight if the attack stalls?”
👉 Drill: Play 10 games where your queen cannot cross the 4th rank before move 10. -
Defensive calculation & prophylaxis prophylaxis
In the loss to lazaro2023 you allowed …Qxe4+ followed by …Bb4+ and never recovered. Try adding a quick blunder-check (“What is my opponent’s best reply?”) before every move.
Key moment to replay:
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Time management
Two recent losses were simply on time in level positions. Aim to hit 5 moves per minute during the first half of a 10-minute game; you can always slow down later.
👉 Routine: During puzzle rush, set a quiet 5-second timer to feel what “quick but careful” really means. -
Opening depth vs. breadth
You switch between Alekhine, Vienna, Reti, etc. At ~200 Elo it’s better to specialise. Suggested repertoire:- White: Vienna Game (1.e4 e5 2.Nc3) – keeps the initiative you love while improving structure and king safety.
- Black: Scandinavian vs 1.e4 and Queen’s-Pawn “London-style” setup vs 1.d4 – both give clear plans and reduce early tactics against you.
Targeted exercises for the next two weeks
| Day | Task | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mon / Wed / Fri | 15 rated puzzles focusing on forks & discovered attacks tactic | 20 min |
| Tue / Thu | Analyse one of your own games without engine, then compare | 30 min |
| Weekend | Play 5 rapid games with the new opening lines and annotate immediately | 60 min |
Next milestone
Reach 250 rapid by:- Reducing queen moves in the first 10 plies to ≤ 1 on average.
- Keeping your king castled before move 10 in 80 % of games.
Stay curious, review each loss with a “what could I have prevented?” mindset, and victories will come naturally. Happy studying and good luck in your next games!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| conniespy | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| carson12122 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| e999bm05 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| khizar318 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| romeo_oo7 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 111 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7W / 11L / 0D | 6W / 9L / 1D | 65.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Elephant Gambit | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Australian Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 5 | 0 |
| Losing | 5 | 5 |