Meet westvan018: The Chessboard Voyager
From humble beginnings in 2018, where westvan018's blitz rating was a modest 633, our daring chess adventurer has blazed a trail across the ranks, steadily climbing to an impressive blitz peak of 2380 in 2025. Not to be confined by one time control, westvan018's bullet games have also rocked the board, soaring from a respectable 1060 to an electrifying peak of 2296, showcasing lightning-fast reflexes and razor-sharp tactics.
But don’t be fooled by the numbers alone—this player knows their openings like the back of their hand. Westvan018 tends to favor the classic King's Pawn Opening in blitz, boasting a tasty win rate of nearly 63%, and shows a particular affection for the Bishop's Opening and the Caro-Kann Defense, proving that strategic solidity can be as powerful as aggressive flair. When in rapid, expect curious gambits like the Englund Gambit that have yielded a perfect 100% win rate, so watch out!
One fascinating quirk? The average game length for wins is about 45 moves, but losses stretch a bit longer, averaging over 50 moves—clearly, westvan018 fights like a knight locked in a duel, never quite willing to resign quietly.
Speaking of resignations, westvan018 does have a rather honest streak: early resignation rates hit around 30%, suggesting that if the game isn’t going their way, they prefer to hit the reset button and come back refreshed rather than stubbornly dragging out defeat.
Psychologically, this player shines brightest after a setback, with a stunning comeback rate of nearly 58%, and a remarkable 73% win rate even after losing a piece—clearly, westvan018 is the embodiment of resilience on the 64 squares.
Whether it’s blitz, bullet, or rapid, westvan018 keeps fans guessing and opponents sweating. With a current winning streak resting (hey, even warriors need a break), the future looks bright for this chess gladiator determined to keep leveling up and proving that sometimes the slow burn beats the quick snap.
Outside the board? Well, rumor has it westvan018 occasionally talks to their pieces—mostly to complain about how they keep getting taken. But hey, all great champions rely on a little banter with their best friends.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| stevealappatt | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Gur Mittelman | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| reacizade | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| jonytitan77 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| changrommel1987 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| francoventura | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| lvo_62 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| goomorra | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| bravenam | 2W / 0L / 0D | View |
| nesalana | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| funup005 | 42W / 43L / 1D | View Games |
| westvan005 | 25W / 35L / 0D | View Games |
| westvan003 | 29W / 25L / 5D | View Games |
| westvan001 | 34W / 21L / 0D | View Games |
| funup002 | 23W / 19L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2165 | 2353 | 1115 | |
| 2024 | 2035 | |||
| 2023 | 2127 | 1246 | ||
| 2022 | 2042 | 2092 | 907 | |
| 2020 | 1898 | 1226 | 1241 | |
| 2019 | 1362 | 1487 | ||
| 2018 | 1060 | 633 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 400W / 319L / 46D | 365W / 361L / 45D | 74.7 |
| 2024 | 37W / 26L / 2D | 34W / 32L / 0D | 70.8 |
| 2023 | 42W / 28L / 1D | 40W / 25L / 1D | 66.2 |
| 2022 | 264W / 170L / 22D | 250W / 182L / 22D | 69.4 |
| 2020 | 288W / 277L / 16D | 293W / 277L / 16D | 52.7 |
| 2019 | 348W / 286L / 4D | 354W / 313L / 2D | 4.2 |
| 2018 | 6W / 7L / 1D | 5W / 8L / 0D | 6.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undefined | 1352 | 726 | 624 | 2 | 53.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 62 | 39 | 20 | 3 | 62.9% |
| Modern Defense with | 50 | 26 | 18 | 6 | 52.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 37 | 24 | 11 | 2 | 64.9% |
| Bishops Opening | 36 | 23 | 12 | 1 | 63.9% |
| Caro Kann Defense Advance Tal Variation | 33 | 19 | 12 | 2 | 57.6% |
| Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation | 30 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 53.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 28 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 64.3% |
| English Opening Four Knights Nimzowitsch Variation | 28 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 64.3% |
| French Defense La Bourdonnais Variation | 26 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 53.9% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Defense with | 58 | 26 | 31 | 1 | 44.8% |
| Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation | 41 | 28 | 10 | 3 | 68.3% |
| English Opening Symmetrical Variation | 36 | 16 | 19 | 1 | 44.4% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 34 | 14 | 19 | 1 | 41.2% |
| Indian Game | 32 | 19 | 12 | 1 | 59.4% |
| Alekhines Defense | 26 | 16 | 10 | 0 | 61.5% |
| Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation | 26 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 57.7% |
| Old Benoni Defense | 25 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Alekhines Defense Normal Variation | 24 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 58.3% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation | 22 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 54.5% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undefined | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Englund Gambit | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Classical Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game Knight Attack Normal Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Petrovs Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 18 | 2 |
| Losing | 16 | 0 |