Zach P., who often signs on as zachschessthing, is a spirited online chess player known for fast thinking, cheeky openings and a clear preference for Rapid games. Zach blends stubborn endgame play with a flair for tactical comebacks — a player who will happily sacrifice a pawn and then ask politely for mate. Preferred time control: Rapid.
Zach’s games often go the distance: long battles, slow grinds and the occasional dramatic comeback. Opponents are warned — losing material early doesn’t mean the conversation is over. Zach has a strong Comeback Rate and tends to reach endgames more than many peers.
Endgame frequency: high — enjoys the marathon, not just the sprint
Comeback ability: 64% (thrives after setbacks)
Avg moves per decisive game: ~56 (serious middlegame crafting)
Favorite & Successful Openings
Zach favors quirky, fighting openings — equal parts surprise and preparation. Expect offbeat gambits and aggressive responses rather than sterile maneuvering.
Amar Gambit — often used as a surprise weapon (Amar Gambit)
Center Game, Amazon Attack and others — a pick-and-mix of sharp lines (Center Game)
Notable Opponents & Rivalries
Zach has amassed many repeat games with a handful of rivals — long scorelines that read like soap operas, complete with surprise reversals and occasional sassy resignations.
Most-played: eli_wings — a marathon rivalry (100+ wins for Zach)
Top rival: rayhan1324 — many decisive, sharp encounters
Other frequent foes: pawnspawnspencer, skyepaphora, babbypandasushi
Memorable Streaks & Trends
Zach’s club of streaks includes a fearsome longest winning streak and a learning-heavy longest losing streak. Time-of-day results show a clear “prime time” for brilliance (and coffee).
Longest winning streak: 11 games
Longest losing streak: 17 games
Best hours: evening peaks (lots of wins around 18:00–21:00)
Psychological note: tilt factor moderate — Zach bounces back more than most
Sample Game — a cheeky miniature
Below is a compact, viewer-ready game you can replay. Click play in a supporting viewer to savor Zach’s tactical instincts.
Fun Facts & Closing Notes
Zach plays like someone who enjoys the game itself — an explorer of weird lines and a reliable grindmaster. If you meet zachschessthing online, expect a tough fight, an occasional flourish, and maybe a meme in the chat.
Nickname online: zachschessthing
Known for: quirky openings, resilient comebacks, long endgames
If you want to challenge Zach: try your luck in Rapid — it’s his playground
