Player Profile: ventou7
Meet ventou7, a tenacious and spirited chess aficionado who’s been waging war on the 64 squares with a mix of boldness and occasional “did-I-really-just-do-that?” flair. Known for a rollercoaster rating journey especially in Rapid, ventou7 reached their personal summit of 1341 back in March 2023, only to flirt with the lows before climbing back up—because what’s a chess career without some dramatic ups and downs?
Playing Style & Strengths
With a penchant for the Bishops Opening and a sneaky flair in the Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense, ventou7’s preferred battleground is Rapid chess, where their tactical awareness shines through a remarkable 68% comeback rate—nothing like snatching victory from the jaws of defeat! Their average winning games span nearly 45 moves, proving they’re no stranger to the long haul when the stakes are high.
Favorite Openings
- Rapid: Bishops Opening (57 games, ~49% win rate), closely followed by the Søren dramatic flair of the Berlin Defense.
- Bullet: The reliable Englund Gambit and a perfect strike in the Berlin Defense with a 100% bullet win rate!
- Blitz: Quick skirmishes in the Bishops Opening and alekhine’s Defense variations keep opponents on their toes.
Competitive Record
Despite a few bumps along the way, ventou7 boasts an impressive record of 183 Rapid wins against 236 losses, plus a sprinkle of draws. They’re no bullet speedster with a peak rating of 539 but show promise with a calm and calculated approach more suited for rapid and daily play, hitting a peak daily rating of 1200 in February 2024—checkmate potential guaranteed!
Quirky Stats
- Longest winning streak: 8 games—legendary streak mode activated.
- Longest losing streak: 11 games—chess, like life, has its humbling moments.
- Early resignation rate: 19.3%—because sometimes even champions know when to call it a day.
- Best time of day: 12:00 PM—lunchtime combos, anyone?
Memorable Recent Triumph
In a thrilling Rapid battle, ventou7 delivered a textbook checkmate using the Berlin Defense in a Ruy Lopez showdown that ended with: "ventou7 won by checkmate". It’s the kind of victory that reminds everyone why we play this game!
Head-to-Head Highlights
ventou7’s record against opponents varies wildly. They’ve managed a flawless 100% win rate against a handful of foes such as farqine, itz_mkv, and tupuesleculdenoire, turning the battlefield into their personal playground. But beware, some opponents remain a mystery and a challenge, ensuring ventou7’s chess journey is never dull.
Behind the Stats
With an average first capture around move 5, ventou7 prefers to size up the opponent before diving in, showing patience and strategic planning. Their psychological resilience (tilt factor of 11) hints at a player who bounces back quickly and stays hungry for victory.
Whether you face ventou7 in a lightning-fast bullet match or a thoughtful rapid duel, expect a fight filled with tactical twists, occasional blunders, and moments of pure chess brilliance. The adventure continues, one move at a time.
Feedback report for ventou7
What you are already doing well
- Tactical alertness. Your recent win against farqine finished with the crisp 13…Qxe1#, showing good calculation skills when combinations appear.
- Time management. In most games you kept 30-50 % of your clock, giving you scope to think during critical moments.
- Initiative seeking. You often open the centre with …d5/…dxc4 or e4-e5, which is excellent for creating chances once your king is safe.
Biggest improvement opportunities
- King safety. All five recent losses feature the king stuck in the centre or walking to d7/e7. • Engaging the king (e.g. 9…Kd7??) instead of castling let White’s queen invade.
- Opening coverage vs 1 d4 & flank systems. The Englund Gambit attempt (1…e5?!) and the A22 English game collapsed quickly. A simple, solid reply such as …d5 or …Nf6 invites fewer early traps.
- Piece coordination after early queen sorties. When you grab material with Qxb2/Qxh2 etc., development lags and the opponent gains tempi. Balance greed with development.
- Endgame technique. In the Scandinavian loss you reached an endgame a pawn down but resigned in a drawable rook-and-pawn ending. Strengthening endgame confidence will add points.
Critical snapshot
After 10.Bxb7 the following position arose. Black’s next move 9…Kd7? violated basic opening principles and lost by force:
Lesson: Finish development and castle before moving the king into the open. A quieter 9…Qd6 or 9…Rb8 followed by …Be7 and …0-0 was fine.
Action plan for the next two weeks
- Daily tactics: 15–20 puzzles focused on mate-in-two and “defend your king” motifs.
- Opening tune-up: Prepare one simple line each against 1.d4 and 1.c4 (e.g. Queen’s Gambit Declined & Symmetrical English with …e6). Limit study time to 30 min and aim for comprehension, not memorisation.
- Endgame mini-course: King & pawn vs king, Lucena and Philidor rook endings. Create flash-cards or use interactive boards 10 min/day.
- Self-review habit: After every session pick one win and one loss, add two comments per game (what worked / what failed). This reflection builds pattern-recognition faster than pure playing.
Progress trackers
Keep an eye on your trend lines to verify improvement:
Peak rapid rating so far: 1341 (2023-03-02)
Motivational nugget
Tactics decide many 600-level games, but strategic basics (king safety, development, centre control) decide which side gets the tactics. Keep the king tucked away, coordinate your pieces, and your natural attacking flair will shine even brighter.
Good luck and have fun at the board!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| dominic-john | 14W / 44L / 12D | |
| stergio_orph | 8W / 2L / 0D | |
| miket2008 | 1W / 5L / 1D | |
| bousil0704 | 5W / 1L / 0D | |
| phantom_king009 | 0W / 6L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 574 | |||
| 2024 | 331 | 252 | 537 | 724 |
| 2023 | 120 | 435 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18W / 16L / 2D | 15W / 18L / 1D | 43.8 |
| 2024 | 73W / 63L / 11D | 62W / 82L / 11D | 51.7 |
| 2023 | 39W / 53L / 0D | 27W / 63L / 1D | 32.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 70 | 30 | 40 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Bishop's Opening | 57 | 28 | 28 | 1 | 49.1% |
| Australian Defense | 44 | 11 | 31 | 2 | 25.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 42 | 17 | 24 | 1 | 40.5% |
| Elephant Gambit | 28 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 35.7% |
| Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 | 28 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 53.6% |
| Barnes Defense | 20 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 55.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 18 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 38.9% |
| Amazon Attack | 14 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 21 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 14.3% |
| Australian Defense | 18 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 44.4% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 31.2% |
| Bishop's Opening | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 54.5% |
| Amar Gambit | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 80.0% |
| QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25.0% |
| Czech Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Australian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Dresden Opening: The Goblin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Center Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Czech Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 8 | 2 |
| Losing | 11 | 0 |