Xpumka

Chess Player Profile: Xpumka

Meet Xpumka, a valiant warrior of the 64 squares, whose chess journey is a rollercoaster of antics, comebacks, and the occasional tilt tantrum.

Rating Evolution & Style

Starting with a Rapid rating around the mid-800s, Xpumka has experienced peaks and dips reminiscent of a knight's unpredictable leap—reaching up to 1063 in 2023 before settling into a comfortable 780-830 range. Blitz is a spicy side-quest, with a peak of 827. The Daily ratings tell a short but sweet story—one game, one win, one glory moment.

A strategic player with a flair for long battles, Xpumka doesn't shy away from endgames (visited in over half their games) and tends to win faster than they lose, averaging 53 moves per victory compared to nearly 61 moves in defeat. Despite their tenacity, early resignation is rare—a humble 2.76%—meaning they like to fight to the bitter end (or until they've forgotten what they were playing for).

Opening Gambits & Tactical Prowess

Xdumka has mastered a respectable repertoire, with notable success in King’s Pawn Opening and even the tricky King’s Knight Variation boasting win rates above 50%. The Scotch Game and Italian Game also feature prominently, proving Xpumka enjoys classical flair with a hint of romance.

Blitz openings include a cheeky 100% success rate with the Grob Gambit — yes, the Grob! This says a lot about Xpumka's willingness to experiment and maybe confuse the opponent out of sheer audacity.

Mind Games & Psychological Notes

Known for an impressive comeback rate of over 61%, Xpumka embodies resilience and audacity. Losing a piece rarely spells doom—indeed, their win rate after losing material sits at a perfect 100%, suggesting opponents better watch out when Xpumka is down but not out.

However, the dreaded tilt factor lurks around 9%, reminding us that even the toughest can snap when the queen goes missing—or when their favorite opening gets cheekily countered.

Opponent Highlights & Social Circle

Xpumka’s competitive life features bouts against familiar faces like oceanpaak (36 games with a respectable 61% win rate) and several one-off duels against a colorful cast including bluepeanut and saransh11013. Some opponents suffer a clean sweep (hello, 100% win rate lists!), while others have managed to break Xpumka's stride—after all, nobody’s invincible.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Prefers playing Rapid on weekends, boasting higher win rates on Sundays and Saturdays.
• Frequently plays at dawn and twilight hours—especially 6-7 AM and 5-6 PM, times where the mind is sharp (or desperately caffeinated).
• The average game can stretch over 50 moves, proving patience is key; Xpumka doesn't believe in quickies.
• Despite the ups and downs in rating, they're as persistent as a pawn marching toward promotion.

With a spark of humor, a dash of unpredictability, and a solid tactical backbone, Xpumka is the quintessential player who lives by the motto: "Why go quietly, when you can make the opponent sweat?"