Meet zdgtehj, The Rapid-Rising Chess Virtuoso
Once a mysterious username lurking in the shadows of the chessboard, zdgtehj has swiftly transformed into a formidable rapid chess player, blending a pinch of unorthodox flair with some serious tactical chops. With a peak rapid rating of 536 achieved in May 2025, zdgtehj's journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster—full of brilliant victories, tough losses, and dramatic checkmates!
Early Moves and Style
Zdgtehj prefers Rapid time controls, where quick thinking and nerve often trump deep calculation. Averaging around 53 moves per decisive game, this player is no quitter, going deep into mid and endgames where the real battlefield lies. Yet, beware—there's about a 9.4% early resignation rate, so sometimes zdgtehj knows when to cut losses before the queen slips away.
Favorite Openings
When it comes to openings, zdgtehj has a repertoire as colorful as a chessboard palette:
- Scandinavian Defense: The secret weapon with an impressive 80% win rate (in 5 games), though the tricky Mieses Kotrc Variation has been a tougher nut to crack.
- Italian Game: A classic favorite with a solid 71% success rate.
- King's Pawn Opening - King's Knight Variation: Where zdgtehj shines with 54.5% wins, showing comfort in traditional, tactical battles.
- Petrov’s Defense and Queen’s Pawn openings also unlock sneaky paths to victory.
Notable Records & Streaks
With a nearly balanced overall record—55 wins, 53 losses, and 10 draws—zdgtehj embodies the phrase "every victory counts, every loss is a lesson." The longest winning streak of 6 games is balanced by a seven-game losing skid, ensuring that humility rides shotgun with confidence.
Psychology at Play
A tilt factor of 7 suggests zdgtehj occasionally throws a mini tantrum after a loss—because who doesn't when their queen takes an unexpected sabbatical? The best time to challenge this warrior? Early mornings, around 7am, when brain gears apparently shift into their sharpest.
Favorite Opponents and Battles
Zdgtehj has rubbed shoulders with quite a few opponents, including the likes of:
- pkchess8815520342 – known foe with whom zdgtehj boasts a perfect 100% win rate.
- rajk04032001 – equally conquered with decimating checkmates.
- maannikk – a tougher nut where zdgtehj currently has yet to score a win.
This fierce competitor seems to rise to the occasion, regularly flipping the board with elegant checkmates rather than prolonged draws.
Recent Triumph
In a stunning display on June 6th, 2025, zdgtehj annihilated pkchess8815520342 by checkmate after a strong Scandinavian Defense battle. The final sequence (dubbed “Rook’s Rendezvous”) saw zdgtehj’s rook dancing to victory in just 38 moves:
In Conclusion
To sum up, zdgtehj is the ideal mix of beginner enthusiasm and growing experience, weaving unpredictable tactics into established opening theory. Whether crushing foes or learning from defeat, this rapid player’s journey is well worth watching.
Chess wisdom: Don’t underestimate a player who makes a username as mysterious as zdgtehj—they might just checkmate your knight when you least expect it!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| artiz_chess | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| hass276 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| jackthiago21 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| jaideep1810 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| kirpich1632 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 468 | |||
| 2024 | 276 | |||
| 2023 | 400 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44W / 34L / 5D | 34W / 39L / 9D | 53.6 |
| 2024 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 3.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 19 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 26.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Italian Game | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 55.6% |
| Philidor Defense | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 25.0% |
| Petrovs Defense | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 6 | 4 |
| Losing | 7 | 0 |