Ugli84: The Rollercoaster Chess Adventurer
Meet Ugli84, a chess enthusiast whose journey resembles an epic tale of bravery, persistence, and occasional misadventures on the 64 squares. Starting with a blitz peak rating of 1362 back in 2017, Ugli84 dazzled with tactical flair and an aggressive style that secured more than a handful of wins. However, the tides of fate were ever-changing.
Transitioning through rapid and daily formats, Ugli84 experienced everything from glorious victories to humbling slumps — a true embodiment of the phrase "chess is a cruel mistress." At their best, Ugli84 climbed to a rapid rating high of 904 in early 2024 and notched a daily max rating of 945, proving they can deliver when the stars align.
Known for occasionally waving the white flag early (about 43.4% early resignation rate – who says surrender isn't an art?), Ugli84’s games typically last longer when victorious, averaging nearly 38 moves to claim the crown. Their resilience shines with a 58.82% comeback rate — when life (and chess) knocks them down, they rise again to fight another day, even if the losses pile up in bursts, like an infamous 16-game losing streak.
When it comes to openings, Ugli84 dances between classic and quirky. The King's Pawn Opening has been more foe than friend, with a rough 0% win rate over 5 games. But never one to quit, Ugli84 found more success dabbling in Queen's Pawn variations, particularly the Zukertort and Nimzowitsch Defenses, with modest win rates around 33%. Blitz games tell a sunnier story — with perfect records in some unexplored lines and tactical wins in French Defense variations, showing flashes of brilliance.
Their boldest victory, recorded just recently on November 11, 2024, featured a wild Queen's Pawn Opening where Ugli84 forced resignation from the opponent after a tenacious assault, demonstrating both patience and cunning.
Playing Style & Personality
- Psychological quirks: A tilt factor of 16 suggests some frustration hits, but also a steady passion to keep playing.
- Preferred battle hours: Morning to early afternoon between 10 AM and 1 PM, perhaps fueled by coffee or a mystical chess muse.
- White vs Black: Slightly more success with the black pieces (26.47% wins) than white (22.22%), reversing traditional expectations and possibly confusing foes.
Opponents beware: while Ugli84 might be prone to spectacular losses, they also enjoy surprising comebacks and unpredictability that keeps every game entertaining and never dull. With nearly as many wins as losses in blitz and a passion for complications, Ugli84 is the player who might just teach you humility or cheer you up with an unexpected underdog tale.
In the grand chess tournament of life, Ugli84 is still grappling with the mysteries of the board, ever-ready to launch a surprise attack — or dramatically resign and start over. One thing’s for sure: with Ugli84, it’s never a boring game.
Keep an eye on this rollercoaster player — the best stories often come from the unexpected twists and turns!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| meka4 | 11W / 14L / 0D | View Games |
| firepants607 | 4W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| jhy_jo | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| OriG2009 | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| domyrason | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 180 | |||
| 2024 | 225 | 816 | ||
| 2023 | 901 | |||
| 2017 | 1055 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 2L / 0D | 12.7 |
| 2024 | 4W / 18L / 0D | 2W / 20L / 0D | 21.9 |
| 2023 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 92.0 |
| 2017 | 4W / 8L / 0D | 7W / 3L / 0D | 48.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Closed Sicilian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Reti Opening Sicilian Invitation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Defense Knight Variation Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Undefined | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Reti Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Van Geet Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Top Secret | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Reti Opening Pirc Invitation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Indian Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 4 | 0 |
| Losing | 16 | 16 |