Profile Summary: wedontalkaboutpier
Meet wedontalkaboutpier, a rapid chess enthusiast and eternal fighter, whose chess journey reads like a thrilling novel of ups, downs, and cunning tactics. Since 2022, this player has waged nearly 3,000 rapid battles, emerging victorious approximately as often as they taste defeat — proving that persistence is the true grandmaster here.
Rating and Progression
Currently cruising at a rapid rating around 1400+ with a peak at an impressive 1576 in July 2024, wedontalkaboutpier has shown steady improvement despite the occasional rollercoaster of wins and losses. This tenacity also translates to other time controls, with blitz ratings inching close to 1300, and bullet and daily ratings that show a player unafraid to flex across formats.
Playing Style and Tendencies
Known for a deep love of the endgame (59% frequency), wedontalkaboutpier enjoys grinding down opponents with an average of nearly 65 moves per win. They occasionally channel their inner Houdini, boasting a comeback rate of nearly 70%! Beware if you think you can rattle them—they have a tilt factor of just 11, meaning frustration rarely clouds their brilliant mind.
Opening Repertoire
Favored openings include the Queens Pawn Opening in its many flavors, especially the Zukertort Chigorin variation—something of a specialty with a respectable win rate near 55%. They also dabble in the Englund Gambit, Caro Kann Defense, and the London System, proving versatile with a penchant for strategic battles over flashy sacrifices… although sometimes they do stir the pot with less orthodox lines!
Memorable Moments
One of the recent masterpieces was a live rapid game in June 2025 where wedontalkaboutpier, playing White, brilliantly snatched victory by resignation in just 21 moves, showcasing tactical sharpness and patience. Losing happens too, but even in defeat, the games demonstrate a resilient and evolving style.
Opponent and Performance Insights
Diverse opponents have crossed swords with wedontalkaboutpier, from loyal sparring partners like salvobd3 against whom there's an 83% win rate, to fierce rivals who keep the games intense. Interestingly, the player shines brightest during early morning hours and prefers a good cup of coffee around 7 AM, when the win rate peaks. The hour of 7:00 is also when their “best moves” come alive—coincidence? We think not!
A Quirky Fact
Despite their serious approach, the username itself hints at a mysterious side—perhaps a chess player who’d rather let the moves speak than the chatter. Assuming “wedontalkaboutpier” is a subtle nod to the game’s silent intensity, they embody the phrase “actions speak louder than words.”
Whether you’re facing them online or just admiring from afar, wedontalkaboutpier is a determined competitor with a growing arsenal, a resilient mindset, and a chess story worth following. Watch this board warrior as they continue to plot, strategize, and maybe—just maybe—drop a cheeky opening surprise or two!
