Player Profile: Zallen (username: zallen4)
Meet Zallen, a chess player whose journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster—highs, lows, and thrilling twists at every turn on the 64 squares. While not yet a grandmaster, Zallen has steadily carved out a reputation as an ambitious and unpredictable opponent who never backs down from a fight.
Ratings & Milestones
- Peak Blitz Rating: 482 (May 2025)
- Peak Rapid Rating: An impressive 783 (May 2025), proving lightning-fast thinking is Zallen's forte.
- Peak Daily Rating: 855 (May 2025), showing patience and strategic depth when there's time to ponder.
- Peak Bullet Rating: 586 (April 2025), demonstrating quick reflexes even under intense pressure.
Playing Style and Strengths
Zallen is a fierce tactician with a remarkable comeback rate of nearly 69%, giving new meaning to the phrase "never say die." Often found scrapping in long battles averaging about 55 moves for a win, Zallen thrives in the endgame, having played it in over half of their games.
Interestingly, Zallen’s win rates are quite balanced: a slight edge when playing Black at about 50.6%, and 50.2% for White. Early resignations are rare (7.4%), so expect gritty fights to the bitter end.
Opening Repertoire
Zallen enjoys mixing classical and offbeat openings, tailoring strategies to blitz, rapid, daily, or bullet formats:
- Blitz favorite: Van t Kruijs Opening — a surprising and uncommon choice that nets a solid 57.8% win rate.
- Rapid comfort zone: The reliable Van t Kruijs and Caro Kann Defense, combining solid defense with counterattack opportunities.
- Daily gems: Caro Kann Defense shines with a dominating 87.5% win rate, perfect for longer thoughtful games.
- Bullet tactics: Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation with an impressive 81.8% success rate, signaling quick, dynamic fights.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Zallen has faced certain opponents multiple times, with some like fanciestveggie and dominic-s-budiman apparently fearing the “Zallen storm” given a 100% win rate against them!
- On the flipside, "khalidu12" has been a pesky rival, maintaining a 0% win rate for Zallen — a nemesis to beat someday.
- Best time to face Zallen? According to statistics, the witching hour of 5 AM seems to be when the player awakens their full chess prowess. Night owls beware!
- Zallen’s longest winning streak is a whopping 13 games, proving sometimes the stars align perfectly in their favor.
- However, the darkest period is a 10-game losing streak. Everybody has off days, right?
Recent Highlights
A recent masterpiece was delivered on June 5, 2025, when Zallen checkmated an opponent in a nail-biting blitz game, perfectly executing a counterattack after an intense middle game tussle. If you like games that come down to the wire and finish with a flourish, Zallen’s recent matches are a treasure trove.
In Summary
Whether you're a chess enthusiast looking for inspiration or a rival preparing to face them, Zallen embodies the spirit of relentless improvement and excitement. With a mix of serious strategy, occasional audacity, and a splash of unpredictability, their games are never dull—often ending with a barely-contained cheer or a dramatic sigh.
So, if you find yourself matched against zallen4, remember: expect the unexpected, and may the best player win!
