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.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| autophile21 | 0W / 0L / 76D | View Games |
| iron_he_art | 0W / 0L / 71D | View Games |
| yamajiri | 0W / 0L / 57D | View Games |
| abhi_khot | 0W / 0L / 54D | View Games |
| 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 |
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 |