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xander2cat

Playing Since: 2017-12-02 (Active)

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Daily: 881
274W / 221L / 1791D
Rapid: 1235
1061W / 965L / 186D
Blitz: 1042
1047W / 1000L / 178D
Bullet: 1127
448W / 429L / 45D

Profile Summary: xander2cat

Meet xander2cat, a resilient and ever-evolving chess enthusiast who has been making moves on the digital battlefield since 2017. From a modest Blitz rating near 961 to breaking the 1000-point barrier in recent months, xander2cat's journey is nothing short of inspiring — much like a cat that always lands on its feet after every tumble.

Known for a versatile playing style and a fondness for classic openings like the Scotch Game and the Scandinavian Defense, xander2cat mixes tactical sharpness with strategic depth. Whether storming through rapid games with a peak rating over 1300 or handling bullet bouts where lightning-fast reflexes reign supreme, this player balances grit with grace.

With over 2,300 wins across all formats and a penchant for comebacks (a 75.69% comeback rate, no less!), xander2cat embodies the spirit of perseverance. Their games are characterized by an average of 61 moves per win—so patience is definitely in the mix, alongside those quick blinks of brilliance.

Psychological quirks? Yes. A tilt factor of 13 shows that while the occasional frustration sneaks in, it never derails the fight. And if you’re wondering about best hours to challenge them, try around 8 PM — their optimal time to leave opponents scratching their heads.

Highlights include commanding victories by strategic resignation wins and checkmate finishes, recently conquering opponents with a deft handling of the Scandinavian Defense. Not one to shy away from a challenge, xander2cat's games often unfold as gripping tales of tension, strategy, and a little bit of feline unpredictability.

Follow xander2cat for a balanced blend of solid openings, tactical surprises, and a steady climb up the chess ladder — a biography that proves you don’t have to be a grandmaster to play like one, just a cat with nine lives and nine thousand ideas.

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🆚 Opponent Insights

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Most Played Opponents
autophile21 0W / 0L / 76D View Games
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pablo_wins 0W / 0L / 50D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1068 941 1296 1043
2024 1043 957 1147 1083
2023 1013 895 1270 766
2022 402 443 692 523
2019 964 611 1000
2018 873
2017 961
Rating by Year20172018201920222023202420251296402YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 165W / 141L / 354D 148W / 143L / 359D 32.8
2024 463W / 351L / 285D 414W / 413L / 285D 54.3
2023 531W / 369L / 74D 448W / 431L / 70D 73.5
2022 120W / 116L / 18D 110W / 134L / 18D 63.3
2019 6W / 6L / 0D 3W / 9L / 0D 18.2
2018 0W / 1L / 0D 1W / 0L / 0D 39.0
2017 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 0.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scotch Game 124 66 52 6 53.2%
Kings Pawn Opening 46 23 18 5 50.0%
Petrovs Defense Classical Variation 42 22 18 2 52.4%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 35 19 15 1 54.3%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 32 16 12 4 50.0%
Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation 28 19 7 2 67.9%
Alapin Sicilian Defense 28 15 12 1 53.6%
Van t Kruijs Opening 23 16 7 0 69.6%
Englund Gambit 23 10 10 3 43.5%
Scandinavian Defense 19 11 8 0 57.9%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scotch Game 227 126 78 23 55.5%
Kings Pawn Opening 121 47 67 7 38.8%
Petrovs Defense Classical Variation 105 49 48 8 46.7%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 73 41 30 2 56.2%
Philidor Defense 63 39 22 2 61.9%
Alapin Sicilian Defense 53 27 22 4 50.9%
Petrovs Defense 42 22 17 3 52.4%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 40 16 17 7 40.0%
Philidor Defense Exchange Variation 36 16 14 6 44.4%
Van t Kruijs Opening 34 20 12 2 58.8%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van t Kruijs Opening 258 130 111 17 50.4%
Pirc Defense 39 24 14 1 61.5%
Queens Pawn Opening 36 14 22 0 38.9%
Mieses Opening 35 19 15 1 54.3%
French Defense Knight Variation 32 14 17 1 43.8%
Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System 26 14 11 1 53.9%
Scotch Game 23 12 9 2 52.2%
Kings Fianchetto Opening 23 11 10 2 47.8%
Kings Pawn Opening 22 7 14 1 31.8%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 20 12 8 0 60.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 1226 49 43 1134 4.0%
Scotch Game 60 30 27 3 50.0%
Undefined 35 32 3 0 91.4%
Kings Pawn Opening 34 33 1 0 97.1%
Petrovs Defense Classical Variation 32 16 15 1 50.0%
Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game 31 10 18 3 32.3%
Alapin Sicilian Defense 29 11 14 4 37.9%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 16 8 8 0 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 14 13 1 0 92.9%
Four Knights Game Scotch Variation Accepted 11 5 5 1 45.5%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 22 1
Losing 13 0
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