Overview
WIM-Red-Dragon is a spirited online chess player known for fast, fiery play and an appetite for tactical fireworks. A habitual Bullet specialist who often prefers the sharp and unorthodox, Red-Dragon mixes surprise opening choices with grinding endgame resilience. Fans and opponents alike recognize the name for long winning streaks, daring gambits, and a penchant for checks delivered by the queen.
- Username: WIM-Red-Dragon
- Preferred time control: Bullet (fast, furious, decisive)
- Notable peak: 1551 (2025-09-27) (see viewer for details)
- Peak performance chart (Bullet):
Playing Style & Strengths
WIM-Red-Dragon combines aggressive opening choices with a surprisingly patient endgame — an odd but effective combination in blitz and Bullet play. The player often sacrifices tempo for activity and thrives when complications are on the board. Tactical awareness is a major asset: comebacks after material loss are common, and resisting tilt is a work in progress.
- Comeback rate and fighting spirit: high — thrives in messy positions
- Typical game length: decisive games average around the mid-60s in moves
- Favorite moment: delivering a decisive queen check (most common checking piece)
- Best time to play: afternoons (peak at ~15:00)
Favorite Openings & Repertoire
Openings are where WIM-Red-Dragon expresses personality: experimental as White and unforgiving as Black. The Nimzo-Larsen Attack and the Amar Gambit are recurring choices that reflect a willingness to sidestep mainstream theory and drag opponents into uncomfortable territory.
- Nimzo-Larsen Attack — a trusted surprise weapon: Nimzo-Larsen Attack
- Amar Gambit — used aggressively in Bullet and Blitz: Amar Gambit
- Australian Defense, Barnes lines, and selective French setups as comfortable black answers
- Often opens with e3 or b3 as White — practical, flexible first moves
Sample illustrative sequence (Nimzo-Larsen style spirit):
Streaks, Records & Memorable Games
WIM-Red-Dragon has enjoyed some cinematic stretches — including an eye-catching 21-game winning streak that made opponents mutter “dragon” under their breath. Not every run is perfect: the player has also weathered rough patches, with a longest losing streak of nine games.
- Longest winning streak: 21 games
- Longest losing streak: 9 games; current losing streak: 1
- Strong head-to-head wins versus regulars like frankson6 and vu467889388
- Memorable listed game: Thrilling Bullet Win
Routine & When to Challenge
If you want to catch the Red-Dragon at its peak, aim for mid-afternoon hours. The player posts especially strong win rates on Tuesday and Saturday, and has several high-win hours (notably the mid-afternoon block and certain late-night stints). Prefer Bullet? You're in the right place — that’s where Red-Dragon feels most at home.
- Best days: Tuesday and Saturday
- Strong hours: 15:00 (signature hour), also very effective around 3:00, 8:00 and evening prime time
- Play style in Bullet: decisive, sacrificial, frequent tactical skirmishes
Statistics Snapshot & Tendencies
Numbers back up the feel: high endgame frequency, long decisive games, and a tendency to be the first to check. Red-Dragon converts initiative well and often comes back from adversity. Fans credit a “dragon-like” persistence in complicated endgames.
- Endgames are common — endgame frequency is notably high
- Average first capture around move 7–8; decisive games often push into the 60s in moves
- Check behavior: player delivers more checks than they receive and tends to win when delivering the first check
Fun Facts & Placeholders
WIM-Red-Dragon appreciates a good nickname, a surprising opening, and the occasional dramatic comeback. For viewers and data fans, here are a few interactive bits to explore:
- Explore a rating trend:
- Look up common terms or openings: Nimzo-Larsen Attack, Amar Gambit
- Replay a short tactical sample above using the embedded PGN viewer
Whether you're looking to study an unorthodox repertoire, challenge a Bullet specialist, or just enjoy a dramatic dragon-themed game, WIM-Red-Dragon offers excitement, stubbornness, and a lot of queen checks. Flame-retardant clothing recommended for online spectators.