zarraguas

Player Profile: zarraguas

Meet zarraguas, a rapid-fire tactician who treats the chessboard like a roller coaster — sometimes thrilling, occasionally dizzying, but never boring. Jumping head-first into the chaos of rapid and blitz, zarraguas reached a peak rapid rating of 390 and blitz peak at 211 in May 2025. Not bad for someone whose rapid rating can plunge from Everest heights to more modest plateaus and then rocket back up like a caffeinated knight!

Playing Style & Quirks

With an approach that's as bold as it is unpredictable, zarraguas has an impressive comeback rate of nearly 62%, showing a knack for turning games around even after losing material — serious underdog vibes here. Average decisive games stretch to around 45 moves, proving this player enjoys a good battle rather than quick skirmishes. The average move when grabbing the first piece? Move 7 — early enough to keep opponents on their toes.

Beware if you're playing as white, though: zarraguas boasts a better win rate with white pieces at 53% compared to 41.5% with black. Maybe the opening white dance brings out their precise poise. Or maybe black pieces just feel a little less lucky!

Preferred Openings

This player appreciates a mix of classical and offbeat openings. The Vienna Game is the shining star here — wielded like a Swiss Army knife, it’s brought home a remarkable 73% win rate over 15 games. The Queens Pawn Opening with Mikenas Defense also delivers well, and zarraguas isn’t shy of the Alekhines Defense — embracing the wild side with almost 38% success. Other notable favorites include the King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation and Bishop's Opening, both weaving unpredictability and strategic flair.

Competitive Highlights & Records

With a nearly even record in rapid games (161 wins and 156 losses), zarraguas is the embodiment of “win some, lose some, but never boring.” Known to occasionally go on a 7-game winning streak, balanced out by equally dramatic 7-game losing streaks, this player’s roller coaster ride keeps fans and opponents alike on edge.

Opponents beware: zarraguas has scored clean victories over fierce rivals such as non_oxide, pruthvihn, and chessplayer_jaya — all 100% win rates against these usernames! Meanwhile, some nemeses remain elusive, like knightyplayer (0% wins here... ouch).

When to Watch

The best time to catch zarraguas firing on all cylinders? The early hours near 3 AM, when sleep is scarce but genius is abundant. This nocturnal strategist also performs well during Monday and Sunday sessions, with over 70% and 52% win rates respectively — prime days for knee-weakening tactics and unexpected sacrifices.

Signature Game

One of zarraguas’ recent masterpieces unfolded against NON_OXIDE on June 9, 2025, in a rapid time control. Displaying sharp opening play and resourceful defense, the game culminated in a win on time — a true test of nerves as much as skill.

All in all, zarraguas is a fierce competitor with an appetite for variation and excitement — a chess enigma who embraces ups, downs, and everything in between with a wry grin. Ready your pawns and beware the night owl’s gambit!