Zeralg0n: The Chess Adventurer
Meet Zeralg0n, a chess player whose love for the game is as fiery as his fluctuating ratings. Since bursting onto the rapid chess scene in 2021, Zeralg0n has had a roller coaster ride through the rating charts, peaking at a respectable 640 and nowadays cruising around the 380-400 mark. Whether it's rapid or blitz, Zeralg0n plays with passion, resilience, and occasionally a flair for the dramatic.
Playing Style & Stats
Known for an Early Resignation Rate of about 10.5%, nobody likes to linger in a losing position — but don't mistake that for a lack of fighting spirit! With a Comeback Rate of 62.5%, Zeralg0n has pulled off some impressive recoveries from seemingly hopeless positions. The average game goes around 50 moves, hinting that this player enjoys some deep tactical battles before sealing the deal (or conceding defeat).
With a nearly balanced win rate when playing White or Black (~42%), and a preference for openings like the King's Pawn Opening (54.5% win rate) and the tactical Queen’s Pawn Mikenas Defense (a stellar 75% win rate), Zeralg0n enjoys mixing classical with less travelled paths. However, be wary if they go for the Alekhine's Defense Two Pawns Lasker Variation — that one's a gamble, with no wins so far.
Recent Triumphs and Trials
October 2023 brought both highs and lows. A recent shining moment was a win over musisantos, featuring a sharp Van Geet Opening attack that ended with a quick resignation from the opponent (Game Link: here). Sadly, just days later, Zeralg0n suffered a tough resignation against MickelAndjelo in the Bird's Opening — a reminder that chess life is never dull (Game Link: here).
Chess Personality
If chess playing were a movie, Zeralg0n’s would be a dramatic underdog story — punctuated with daring opening choices, heroic comebacks, and an adventurous spirit. Their best chess hours appear to be around 5 PM, where they hit a perfect 100% win rate during that hour—maybe fueled by a good cup of coffee or sheer determination.
Despite a tilt factor of 3 (yes, even the best have their off days), this player’s spirit and devotion to the game are unmistakable. Zeralg0n proves that chess isn't just about ratings and trophies; sometimes, it’s about the thrill, the learning, and above all, the infinite fun of the 64 squares.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| azk11z | 3W / 0L / 2D | |
| mdr lol | 3W / 1L / 0D | |
| ifafou | 1W / 0L / 1D | |
| davkirajwanshi | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| khunkharbhedia | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 432 | 383 | ||
| 2022 | 569 | |||
| 2021 | 514 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6W / 8L / 2D | 5W / 10L / 0D | 59.3 |
| 2022 | 0W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 60.0 |
| 2021 | 10W / 11L / 1D | 10W / 9L / 3D | 52.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 54.5% |
| Alekhines Defense | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 42.9% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Mieses Opening Reversed Rat Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Alekhines Defense Maroczy Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Petrovs Defense Classical Variation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Alekhines Defense Two Pawns Lasker Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Steinitz Attack Symmetrical Center Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 3 | 0 |
| Losing | 3 | 1 |