Profile of volpe36
Meet volpe36, a rapid-fire chess adventurer with a penchant for the unpredictable! With a Peak Rapid rating soaring up to 458 in early 2023, volpe36’s journey on the 64 squares has been full of thrilling highs and humbling lessons.
Though the Blitz and Daily arenas have seen fewer battles—with peak ratings of 125 and 383 respectively—rapid chess is where volpe36 truly shines, engaging in hundreds of games filled with tactical surprises and strategic experiments.
Playing Style & Stats
- Games Played: A lively 838 rapid games, plus a smattering of Blitz, Bullet, and Daily duels.
- Win/Loss/Draw Record (Rapid): Almost perfectly balanced with 376 wins, 379 losses, and 83 draws, proving volpe36 never shies away from a challenge.
- Longest Winning Streak: A respectable 9 games in a row — apparently, luck does favor the bold!
- Longest Losing Streak: Also 10 — because who said the roller coaster stops at the top?
- Average Moves per Win: 46.36 moves — patience and persistence pay off.
- Early Resignation Rate: Just 8.86% — no quitter here, battles are fought to the last move whenever possible.
Favorite Openings & Tactical Flair
Volpe36 digs the Scandinavian Defense with a solid ~46% win rate in rapid games and seems quite at home in gambits like the Blackmar Gambit, with near 49% success. The Center Game and its related variations are tactical playgrounds where volpe36 thrives, boasting win rates above 50%!
Known for a commendable 70.5% comeback rate after losing material and a fearless approach that often keeps opponents guessing, volpe36 plays a psychological game as well—delighting in clutch moments with impressive win rates after adversity.
The Psychological Clock
Interestingly, volpe36’s best time to conquer the chessboard is around 6:00 AM, perhaps fueled by fresh coffee and early morning determination. Beware opponents playing in the wee hours – this is when volpe36 channels the fox’s cunning at its finest!
Recent Battles
Among the latest showdowns, volpe36 recently delivered a clean checkmate against sr9ghost69 — a sleek victory showcasing bold sacrifices and masterful positioning.
Decisive Moment:
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Even the losses provide drama and learning; facing tough foes such as RajeshEbe007 and S123carro, volpe36’s matches remain intense and educational. Each game fuels the fire to improve and outfox future rivals.
Notable Opponents
Frequent clashes against wainiie (57 games!) have trained volpe36’s mettle, with an admirable ~81% win rate against this notable rival. Other opponents have found themselves outfoxed in matches against our fox-like strategist, with numerous 100% win records sprinkled throughout the competition list.
A Fox on the Board
The fox (volpe in Italian, fittingly!) isn’t just a username but a style – sly, cunning, and sometimes unpredictable. Whether it’s a quick bullet game or a long rapid tussle, volpe36 blends tactical awareness with psychological resilience, making every game a hunt for the perfect move.
So if you fancy a game with a player who loves to dance on the edge of chaos and strategy alike, challenge volpe36 — just remember to watch out for the cunning “fox” moves that might just leave you staring at a clever checkmate!
Hi volpe36! Here’s some personalized, constructive feedback based on your recent games.
Quick snapshot
• Current peak: 458 (2023-02-01)
• Typical session pattern:
Your key strengths
- Tactical alertness: you frequently spot sharp ideas (e.g. …Qxh1+, piece sacrifices in the Spanish Counter-Gambit and the French Two-Knights game vs. shchop86).
- Confidence to attack: you are not afraid to give material for activity, which helped you score quick mates such as 35.Rc8#.
- Open-file use: once the position opens you often double rooks or lift them to the 3rd/7th rank efficiently.
Recurring issues to address
- King Safety & Early Queen Adventures
In multiple games (vs. s123carro and rajeshebe007) you delayed castling, moved the queen several times, and were mated on f7/f2. • Guideline: “No queen raids until you have at least two minor pieces out and your king secure.”
• Practical drill: aftermove 10ask: “Is my king safer than my opponent’s?” If not, fix it before attacking. - Mis-judging ‘poisoned’ pawns
Grabbing b-/g-pawns (…Qxg2, Qxa2) often invited counter-play. Train on the theme zwischenzug to notice hidden replies. - Time-management & Conversion
You flagged in a winning position against des_tiny241. Once you’re clearly ahead, simplify: trade queens, push passers, avoid flashy but slow ideas. - Opening discipline
The early …Nxd4 gimmick (seen in several d4/e4 lines) works only if you calculate everything. Adding one solid system to your repertoire will give you variety and stability.
• VS 1.e4: sample Caro-Kann skeleton –
• VS 1.d4: sample Queen’s Gambit Declined –
Targeted training plan (4 weeks)
| Focus | Daily actions |
|---|---|
| Defensive tactics | 15 puzzles on back-rank mates, forks, and removal of the guard. |
| Opening repair | Build a 15-move “main line” file for each side of e4/d4. Rehearse with “blindfold” flashcards. |
| Game review | Self-annotate one loss each day, flagging the first move where the eval drops >-1.5. |
| Longer games | Play 15 | 10 once every two days, aiming for ⩽3 minutes left at move 30 to improve pacing. |
Example improvement line
In the Spanish Counter-Gambit you recently won, try the classical main line to keep your king safer:
This keeps the queen active and allows quick castling.
Next steps
- Keep embracing tactics, but balance them with solid structure.
- After every game ask: “Why did the eval swing?” and store the answer in a quick diary.
- Re-visit these notes in two weeks and update the plan based on new patterns you see.
Good luck, and enjoy the journey toward your next rating milestone!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| wainiie | 46W / 4L / 7D | |
| jokingmask | 0W / 5L / 1D | |
| puralifechris | 0W / 5L / 0D | |
| spm02 | 2W / 1L / 2D | |
| sonbinro | 0W / 3L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 137 | 207 | ||
| 2024 | 100 | 220 | 383 | |
| 2023 | 329 | 125 | 172 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23W / 20L / 0D | 16W / 26L / 0D | 55.5 |
| 2024 | 108W / 91L / 18D | 90W / 104L / 23D | 55.9 |
| 2023 | 79W / 96L / 19D | 91W / 82L / 24D | 60.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Australian Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Center Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| English Opening: Carls-Bremen System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack | 126 | 58 | 54 | 14 | 46.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 93 | 41 | 40 | 12 | 44.1% |
| Center Game | 80 | 36 | 34 | 10 | 45.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 71 | 26 | 39 | 6 | 36.6% |
| Amar Gambit | 66 | 28 | 33 | 5 | 42.4% |
| Barnes Defense | 52 | 25 | 22 | 5 | 48.1% |
| Australian Defense | 37 | 18 | 16 | 3 | 48.6% |
| Czech Defense | 27 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 37.0% |
| French Defense | 24 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 19 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 42.1% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Center Game | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Amazon Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 9 | 1 |
| Losing | 10 | 0 |