Ferdinand T. (uphill17)
Meet Ferdinand T., a chess virtuoso whose rating graph resembles the evolutionary tree of a particularly clever species – always adapting, evolving, and sometimes shedding an opening gambit like a lizard shedding its tail. With a fascination for the microscopic tactical details and a macroscopic view of the board, Ferdinand's journey through the ranks is anything but a straight line; it's more like a DNA helix twisting toward mastery!
Rating Evolution Over the Years
- 2021: Bullet 939, Blitz 1118, Rapid 1363, Daily 1243
- 2022: Bullet 982, Blitz 1104, Rapid 1446, Daily 1333
- 2023: Bullet 1000, Blitz 1148, Rapid 1431, Daily (Inactive)
- 2024: Bullet 971, Blitz 1171, Rapid (Inactive), Daily (Inactive)
- 2025: Bullet 1022, Blitz 1210, Rapid (Inactive), Daily (Inactive)
Playing Style & Tendencies
Known for an impressive Endgame Frequency of 70% and an Avg Moves Per Win around 63, Ferdinand isn’t one to rush into the final stages – patience and persistence are in the genes. With a near perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, this player’s resilience is so robust it's as if their tactical chromosomes have been edited for pure comeback performance. Mild tilt factor of 10 keeps the emotions in check, so no premature resignations cloud the natural selection of skills here!
Opening Preferences – A Botanical Garden of Choices
Ferdinand nurtures a rich diversity of openings in his repertoire:
- Bullet: Thrives in Three Knights Opening (Win Rate: ~52%), Four Knights Spanish (~52%), and Scandinavian Defense (~54%) – almost as if these are evolutionary niches where he thrives best.
- Blitz: Enjoys Caro Kann Defense (~49%), Three Knights Opening (~51%), and Ruy Lopez Berlin (~54%) demonstrating a preference for solid, rooted strategies.
- Rapid and Daily: Caro Kann Defense advances with win rates up to 75% in rapid time – a real pest in the garden for unprepared opponents.
Tactical & Psychological Profile
If chess were a jungle, Ferdinand’s Comeback Rate of 81.25% would make him a true apex predator in tight spots. The win rate after losing a piece is 100%, a rare genetic mutation that ensures survival against the odds – a true case of “survival of the fittest.” However, his Rated vs Casual Win Difference is -51.78, suggesting that casual environments might have a few less natural selection pressures than rated matches.
Battle Record & Opponent Interaction
With over 14,000 bullet games played, including 6791 wins, 7076 losses, and 331 draws, Ferdinand is no stranger to the blood sport of fast-paced chess. His longest winning streak of 10 games shows that when the conditions are right, this player blooms spectacularly. While the “favorite prey” list (most played opponents) includes a handful of rivals, his hunting instincts have yielded mixed results – with some antagonists showing a hard shell to crack.
Unique Traits
Ferdinand’s personality on the 64 squares might as well be studied under a microscope, for his dynamics reveal a curious balance of resilience, adaptability, and a strategic mind keen to explore intricate biological ecosystems of pawn structures and piece interactions. Mildly addicted to openings like the Three Knights, and Caro Kann, Ferdinand is always ready to evolve his game because, in the wilderness of chess, it’s adapt or perish!
In summary: Much like a clever organism in the chess biosphere, Ferdinand T. (uphill17) combines tactical intelligence with stubborn tenacity, weaving a mesmerizing tale of evolution through bullet to rapid, devouring challenges, and crafting strategies that would make even Darwin nod in respect.
