Profile: Z1stDragonite
Meet Z1stDragonite, a chess enthusiast whose rating journey reads like a rollercoaster with a few loops of brilliance and the occasional friendly nosedive. Since 2020, this player has battled through rapid, blitz, daily, and bullet chess, racking up a respectable collection of wins, losses, and draws—and a charmingly stubborn refusal to quit early (only resigning about 18.5% of the time).
Rating Adventures
- Rapid: Fiery battles have seen Z1stDragonite peak at a rapid rating of 1119 in 2022, with their love for the rapid format evident through 400+ games and a solid winning record (187 wins vs. 130 losses).
- Blitz: The quickfire realm is a bit more volatile, with peaks just shy of 1000 and a near 50/50 win-loss balance.
- Daily and Bullet: While fewer games are played here, this warrior’s tactical flair shines through with notable win rates, especially in the lightning-fast bullet format.
Opening Moves & Signature Strategies
Z1stDragonite isn’t afraid of variety but shows a particular fondness for the King's Pawn Opening—which leads to a 50% win rate in rapid games. The mystery of the Top Secret opening is a highlight with nearly 75% success, and the infamous Four Knights Italian Variation boasts a 70% win tally. When using the King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation, this player struts a sharp 87.5% strike rate—clearly a secret weapon worthy of dragon-scale armor.
On the Board
Known for an endgame frequency of nearly 39%, Z1stDragonite likes to grind out those final moves with patience rather than rushing to a quick knockout. Average games last around 40 moves when victorious but stretch longer (into the mid-40s) when the opponent refuses to surrender easily. With a win rate slightly better when playing Black (54%) than White (53%), they’re comfortable wielding both sides of the battlefield.
Tactical Mindset & Resilience
The comeback spirit is strong: after losing a piece, there’s a jaw-dropping 91% chance Z1stDragonite fights back to win. And with a longest winning streak of 11 games, there’s no denying the fiery streak when the dragon is unleashed. Just don’t mention the “tilt factor” of 10—it’s a reminder even great knights lose their cool sometimes.
Quirks & Fun Facts
- Z1stDragonite’s most played opponent is gb_1234, with over 50 duels—and a decent 72% win rate to brag about.
- Playing at odd hours seems to boost success: 3 AM and 22 PM hours are prime times to scorch the competition.
- Despite some brutal losses, the player has managed a 100% win rate against a long list of opponents—clearly a force to be reckoned with, or perhaps exceptionally lucky against those few.
In sum, Z1stDragonite embodies the spirit of a chess warrior: a mix of perseverance, bursts of brilliance, and a dash of mystery that keeps opponents guessing (and sometimes wondering if a dragon secretly breathes fire over the board).
