VaLa77

Profile Summary: VaLa77

Meet VaLa77, a relentless knight on the battlefield of the 64 squares and a rollercoaster of emotions wrapped up in one username. VaLa77's chess journey is a saga filled with daring gambits, unexpected twists, and the kind of fierce determination that could make even a grandmaster sweat.

Rating & Style

At their peak in September 2020, VaLa77 soared to a rapid rating of 744 and blitzed their way to a top blitz rating of 804. Not a bad feat for someone who surely knows how to mix tactical shots with strategic chaos!

Known for an early resignation rate of only about 3.4%, VaLa77 prefers to battle it out until the last bishop falls. When victory comes, games tend to last around 57 moves—a testament to their endurance and tenacity. And if things go south? They’ve mastered the art of comebacks with an impressive 86.4% comeback rate, shrugging off lost material better than a cat shakes off water.

Preferred Openings & Signature Moves

VaLa77 loves to kick off with the King’s Pawn Opening, rocking it nearly 80 times in rapid games with a balanced win rate just shy of 47%. The Queen’s Pawn Opening brings a touch of magic too, pulling a nifty 60% win rate. You’ll find them mixing classical lines with some wildcards like the Bishop’s Opening and the quirky Van’t Kruijs Opening—because why not keep the opponent guessing?

In blitz games, VaLa77 has a penchant for the Bishop’s Opening with a flawless 100% win record—talk about a hot streak!

Notable Traits & Records

• Longest Winning Streak: 9 games (because patience is a virtue... unless you're losing)
• Current Streak: Neither winning nor losing—balanced like a true chess yogi
• Comeback King: With a win rate after losing a piece at 42.75%, giving up pieces early doesn't scare this warrior
• Psychological Factor: A tilt factor of 6 shows VaLa77 can get a bit salty, but only enough to spice their play
• Best Hour to Challenge: 5 PM sharp! According to stats, this is when VaLa77’s brain assumes "checkmate mode"

Fun Facts & Rivalries

VaLa77’s most recent victories include a smooth checkmate against CrXilhan as well as a dramatic resignation win over the elusive vampviolence. But beware opponents like smnissaly and geordiekev1981, who have managed to outwit VaLa77 recently, proving the chess gods favor the bold (or the lucky).

Despite ups and downs, VaLa77 shows a heart of a warrior and spirit of an eternal learner—highly unpredictable, occasionally brilliant, and always entertaining to watch play.

Signature Game Highlight

Just recently, VaLa77 gobbled up a quick victory against balazs5 in a fascinating La Bourdonnais Variation of the French Defense. The game ended swiftly after a bold knight capture on move 6, proving that while sometimes chaotic, VaLa77's openings can bite hard and fast.

This is a player who plays chess like life—sometimes messy, often surprising, and always with a grin.