About whynotbemad
whynotbemad is an online chess grinder with a wicked sense of humor and a serious appetite for fast games. First active in the mid‑2010s, this player has logged thousands of games across Bullet and Blitz while showing a soft spot for Rapid — their stated preferred time control. Expect sharp tactical fireworks, stubborn comebacks, and the occasional trash‑talking emoji (not included here).
Playing style
If you like fireworks, you’ll like whynotbemad. This player:
- Thrives on tactics and comebacks — an eye‑catching Comeback Rate suggests they fight until mate or stalemate.
- Often drags games deep: average decisive games run near 70 moves, and endgames are common (high Endgame Frequency).
- Plays aggressively with both colors — a slightly higher White win rate but plenty of success as Black.
- Shows resilience: long winning streaks of 35 games and the psychological stats hint at someone who recovers quickly after losses.
Opening favorites & results
whynotbemad experiments with a mix of mainstream and eccentric choices. Frequent openings include:
- Closed Sicilian — a staple in fast games. (Sicilian Defense: Closed)
- French Defense and its offbeat branches (French Defense)
- Australian Defense and the Caro‑Kann — solid counters with decent win rates (Caro-Kann Defense)
- Amar and Barnes Gambits — aggressive, fun, and often seen in Bullet play (Amar Gambit, Barnes Defense)
- Nimzo‑Larsen and Czech ideas for surprise value (Nimzo-Larsen Attack, Czech Defense)
In short: comfortable in closed, counterpunching structures but happy to throw down gambits when time pressure (or mood) hits.
Career highlights
- Huge game volume across Bullet and Blitz — a true online marathoner with many long campaigns.
- Peak performances include very high Bullet and Blitz peaks (noted in late 2020 / early 2021), reflecting explosive form stretches.
- Longest winning streak: 35 games — yes, that’s thirty‑five in a row.
- Best time of day: mornings around 09:00 — apparently chess and coffee are a perfect match.
Notable opponents & rivalries
whynotbemad has faced some opponents many times — fierce, familiar rivalries that help define their online reputation:
- chandradi — the most played opponent (Roman Mitra), with hundreds of encounters.
- kobykalavannan and knvb — other frequent adversaries who have tested them repeatedly.
- Also common foes include benecyrill, bm_on_icc, masterleif and jacobpaimer.
Fun facts & quirks
- Preferred time control: Rapid — despite massive Bullet/Blitz activity, the player lists Rapid as the favorite.
- Rapid record (small sample) is spotless in tracked games — a reminder that small datasets can lie cheerfully.
- Tilt Factor is notable but manageable — losses sting, but comebacks are common.
- EarlyResignationRate is low: they rarely give up early, which explains long average game lengths.
Quick resources & interactive samples
Explore a few dynamic widgets and samples (placeholders for viewer tools):
- Rating trend (Bullet):
- Peak rating quick stats: 2734 (2020-10-26), 2506 (2021-01-24), 1297 (2021-02-20)
- Sample game snippet (PGN viewer):
- Visit a frequent rival: Roman Mitra
- Lookup openings: Caro-Kann Defense, Sicilian Defense: Closed
A final word
whynotbemad is the kind of online player who makes every time control interesting: blitzy tactics, long endgames, and the occasional gambit for breakfast. Whether you come for the openings, the comebacks, or the folklore of a 35‑game winning streak, bring your A‑game — and maybe a cup of coffee for the 09:00 sessions.