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witness21

Since 2015 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
47.9% W 47.2% L 4.9% D
Bullet
1924
9411W 9370L 792D
Blitz
2250
4508W 4373L 616D
Rapid
1850
19W 10L 4D
Daily
1562
379W 366L 66D

witness21: A High-Volume Online Chess Competitor

witness21 is an experienced online chess player whose career is defined by persistence, enormous game volume, and a willingness to explore almost every corner of the opening book. With games recorded from 2015 through 2025, witness21 has built a distinctive chess identity: energetic, resilient, and never far from another battle.

Playing Style

Although witness21 has played extensively in blitz, bullet, daily, and rapid chess, rapid is the preferred time control. The statistics suggest a player who enjoys complications but is also comfortable settling in for long endgames. Games average well over 70 moves, making “quick win” sound more like an amusing rumor than a reliable strategy.

Comebacks are a notable part of the profile. witness21 frequently keeps fighting after losing material, with a comeback rate above 80 percent. The most common checking piece is the queen, though rooks also feature prominently in later years, hinting at a practical player who is happy to keep searching for tactical chances.

Opening Repertoire

witness21’s repertoire is broad and adventurous. The Sicilian Defense, Scandinavian Defense, Caro-Kann Defense, Australian Defense, and several gambits all make regular appearances. The player has also experimented with the Scotch Game, French Defense, London System ideas, and less conventional choices such as the Amar Gambit and Amazon Attack.

In rapid chess, the record shows particular variety, including the Accelerated Dragon, Italian Game, Philidor Defense, Queen’s Gambit Declined, and English Opening. This is not a player who wants opponents to receive the same opening twice unless the position is especially entertaining.

Competitive Highlights

  • More than 4,500 blitz wins and over 9,000 bullet wins are recorded.
  • The longest winning streak reached 14 games.
  • witness21 has played 70 recorded games against alduser1981, one of the account’s most frequent opponents.
  • The player has shown a near-even overall balance in several time controls, reflecting remarkable endurance across a very large sample.
  • Saturday has been the strongest day of the week by win rate, while 10:00 appears to be the most favorable playing hour.

Chess Profile at a Glance

witness21 is best described as a durable online combatant: part tactician, part marathon runner, and part opening laboratory. The profile combines fearless experimentation with a strong refusal to resign from difficult positions. For opponents, the practical lesson is simple: even when the position looks won, witness21 may still have several chapters left to write.

Rapid Rating186018341807178017532020: 17862021: 17632022: 1850202020212022

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%Amar Gambit: 49.3% over 1469 gamesAustralian Defense: 50.9% over 1268 gamesScandinavian Defense: 46.3% over 1230 gamesCzech Defense: 49.9% over 829 gamesFrench Defense: 49.6% over 734 gamesCaro-Kann Defense: 51.1% over 663 gamesAmar Gambit49%Australian Defense51%Scandinavian Defense46%Czech Defense50%French Defense50%Caro-Kann Defense51%

Bio last updated 2026-09-15