ZaemSEA: The Rapid Fire Chess Adventurer
Meet ZaemSEA, a chess enthusiast who thrives in the fast and furious world of Rapid play, with a peak rating of 391 in May 2025 — a time when queens and knights probably flew across the board like ninjas on roller skates.
Starting in early 2024 with some dizzying highs and lows in Blitz, ZaemSEA has shown impressive dedication, battling through over 400 games across various time controls, accumulating well over 260 wins. While not exactly storming the gates of Grandmasterdom, style and perseverance are key here.
Playing Style and Strategy
With an average of about 50 moves per game, ZaemSEA is the type who enjoys letting the tension simmer, perhaps debating whether to have a coffee or a snack mid-game—no rush! The favorite firing range seems to be the Accelerated London System and the King's Knight Variations, proving they appreciate a sturdy yet dynamic opening. Plus, their Comeback Rate is a rattling 70%, which means even if the chips are down, ZaemSEA is not folding the pawns just yet.
Favorite Openings Highlight
- Accelerated London System: A fortress of choice with a solid 62-68% win rate across Rapid and Blitz games.
- King's Pawn Opening – King's Knight Variation: About 60% victory rate, because sometimes it's just about charging straight at the enemy!
- Scandinavian Defense: Scored a perfect 100% win rate in Bullet – take that, opponents!
Battle Log: Recent Victories & Lessons
Triumph is never far when ZaemSEA grabs the spotlight. Their most recent win soared to a thrilling checkmate with the Caro-Kann Defense 2.Nc3-d5, sealing the deal with style.
But as every chess adventurer knows, there are moments when the opponent sneaks a swift Fool’s Mate—a humbling yet essential reminder that no king is invincible.
Psychological Profile & Fun Facts
Playing best around midnight (the 0:00 hour holds a 100% win rate!), ZaemSEA might just be a nocturnal mastermind or simply fueled by snacks and midnight coffee.
Their tilt factor sits modestly at 12, so frustration is kept at bay even if a rook or two goes poof unexpectedly.
With a tendency to resign early just under 10% of the time, they know when to pick their battles and return stronger next time — or perhaps just to binge-watch a chess tutorial.
Opponent Spotlight
ZaemSEA’s fiercest rivalries hint at a mix of champions and challengers — taking the upper hand against opponents like stoncks09 and dormidontp with a flawless 100% score, but meeting defeat against ambitious players like josebonaque. You can get caught up in the clashes of these titans by exploring stoncks09 and dormidontp.
Future Prospects
If ZaemSEA keeps up the rapid pace, refining that opening repertoire and embracing the middle game ever more boldly, the king’s castle may soon turn into a fortress of legendary status. Until then, watch out for this rising chess rebel who makes every move count—even if sometimes it’s "count the losses" too.
“Check, mate, or coffee break — ZaemSEA keeps the chessboard exciting no matter what!”
Hi ZaemSEA! Here is some personalised feedback based on your recent games.
What you already do well
- Fighting spirit: You stay alert for tactical shots and are not afraid to sacrifice material when you see a forcing line. Several wins came from mating attacks that started with
Bf4/Bg3ideas or quick queen sorties. - Fast play: You seldom get into deep time trouble in the opening. This is a good habit once your moves are sound.
Key areas to improve
1. Respect basic opening rules
Many of your losses (and some wins) are decided before move 10 because queens and bishops jump out early while other pieces sleep. Aim for:
- Control the centre with pawns before hunting pawns with your queen.
- Develop minor pieces (knights, bishops) first, then castle, then move the queen.
- Keep each piece move purposeful: moving the same piece twice gives the opponent free development.
Suggested repertoire for now:
- As White: the London System (
1.d4 2.Nf3 3.Bf4) – easy structure, early castling. - As Black vs 1.e4: the Italian / Four Knights with …e5 or the Scandinavian (1…d5) – both lead to familiar patterns.
2. Blunder checking & tactics
Your fastest defeat came from the “Scholar’s Mate” pattern:
Build the habit of asking “What is my opponent threatening?” before every move. Doing 10–15 tactics puzzles daily will wire your brain to spot:
3. King safety
- In several games you delayed castling until move 15+ or kept the king in the centre after exchanging queens. Castle early unless you have a concrete reason not to.
- When castling long, make sure pawns in front of your king are not too far advanced (moves like …h6, …g5 weaken dark squares).
4. Endgame & conversion technique
Your win vs Stoncks09 reached a rook-and-pawn ending that lasted 25 moves. Good perseverance! To convert faster:
- Activate the king as soon as queens are traded.
- Create and escort passed pawns instead of chasing checks.
5. Time management
You lost once on time in a won position. Try the “10-20-30 rule” as practice: Spend at most 10 % of your time in the first 10 moves, 20 % in the next 10, preserving 30 % for the final phase.
Action plan for the next month
- Tactics training: 15 puzzles/day, focus on “Mate in 2–3” and “find the win”.
- Play longer games: At least two 15 | 10 rapid games per week to think through plans. 391 (2025-05-28)
- Opening review: After every game, replay it once without engine, writing down missed tactics or loose moves. Only then turn on the engine for confirmation.
- Model games: Watch one annotated game in your chosen opening each weekend; note where pieces go and typical pawn breaks.
Progress tracking
Keep an eye on your performance graphs:
Hourly win-rate:
Win-rate by day:
Encouragement
You are already dangerous tactically—polish your fundamentals and your rating will climb quickly. Enjoy the journey, and see you at the board!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| mariusdefrejus | 15W / 10L / 1D | View Games |
| maiaussie | 3W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| manasax | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| ddoan0198 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| dormidontp | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 288 | 208 | 391 | |
| 2024 | 102 | 147 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 120W / 89L / 5D | 104W / 105L / 8D | 52.3 |
| 2024 | 28W / 44L / 1D | 28W / 44L / 1D | 45.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack | 52 | 26 | 23 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Australian Defense | 35 | 16 | 19 | 0 | 45.7% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 34 | 12 | 21 | 1 | 35.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 22 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 45.5% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 60.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 20 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 45.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 60.0% |
| French Defense | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Barnes Defense | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 41.7% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Amazon Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 21 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 20 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Australian Defense | 17 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 58.8% |
| Barnes Defense | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 41.7% |
| French Defense | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Three Knights Opening | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 14.3% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Amar Gambit | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 9 | 0 |
| Losing | 12 | 2 |