Profile Summary: zerezdn
Meet zerezdn, a rapid-paced chess enthusiast whose games might not always grace the halls of grandmaster glory, but certainly keep spectators on the edge of their seats! With a peak rapid rating of 434 achieved in April 2025 and a blitz best of 331 in May 2025, zerezdn’s chess journey is a thrilling rollercoaster of wins, losses, and some gallant draws.
Though their rapid record reflects a near-even split—224 wins against 236 losses and 22 draws—zerezdn’s fighting spirit shines through. They boast a commendable longest winning streak of 7 games and have shown resilience by staging comebacks in over half of the games where they faced setbacks. Sometimes, the chess gods frown too; the longest losing streak reached a heart-wrenching 8 games, but hey, every grandmaster started somewhere!
Opening repertoire? Variety is the spice of life. From the classical King's Pawn Opening with almost 48% win rate to the daring French Defense boasting an impressive 72.73% win rate, zerezdn is no one-trick pony. The Bishop's Opening stands out as a personal favorite with over 70% wins – perhaps the bishops whisper secrets in their ear.
Chess isn’t just about ratings; it’s a psychological battlefield. With an early resignation rate of 16.88%, zerezdn knows when to cut losses, but still pushes hard into endgames nearly 35% of the time. Average moves per win hover around 48, suggesting careful, strategic gameplay rather than wild flurries of tactics. White pieces bring zerezdn a slightly better luck charm at 47.08% win rate, but black is far from a dark horse either.
Fun fact: zerezdn’s best time for cracking open the chessboard and outwitting opponents is around 10:00 AM, possibly powered by a double espresso or sheer morning genius. Beware opponents playing around 17:00, when zerezdn’s win rate sadly drops to zero. Perhaps a reminder to schedule games earlier or carry a lucky charm!
Recent battles include decisive victories by resignation and checkmate against a mix of opponents like kabina89 and strangedadbliulevgay4real. Even in losses, the games exhibit complex maneuvering and hard-fought struggles—the hallmark of a player improving with every tick of the clock.
In summary, zerezdn might not yet be your chessboard’s reigning monarch, but their mixture of tenacity, tactical flair, and unpredictable openings makes every game an adventure. Keep an eye on this rising star—they may just surprise you with a brilliant checkmate when you least expect it!
Recent Memorable Game
In a battle against kabina89 on June 6, 2025, zerezdn executed a stunning victory by resignation after outmaneuvering the opponent in a line starting with the Pirc Defense. The game ended with zerezdn’s knight infiltrating deep and delivering a classic tactical blow.
Hi zerezdn — great to see you analysing your progress!
Your current super-powers
- Tactical awareness: In wins such as vs kabina89 you spotted the Nd6+ → Qxe7+ sequence quickly — that shows sharp calculation.
- King-hunting instinct: You often castle early and attack g- & h-pawns with ideas like Ng5/Qh5 (see move 14–16 of the same game). Keep nurturing that attacking style!
- Confidence in open positions: Games with opposite-side castling or gambits (e.g. your Englund as Black) usually go your way because you create threats faster than your opponents can untangle.
Biggest growth opportunities
- Early queen raids
Several losses start after …Qxb2 or similar pawn grabs (e.g. vs sachin25678 and vs rulo_ms). Ask yourself “Will my queen have a safe return square?” before every pawn snatch. - C4/Petroff trouble as Black
In both Petroff games you let White establish a knight on d5 and fell behind in development. Review the main line ideas: 1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nf6 3 Nxe5 d6 4 Nf3 Nxe4, focusing on rapid development and centre control. - End-game conversion
The marathon vs rulo_ms slipped away in a won pawn ending. A refresher on opposition & pawn majorities will convert those points. (Start with K+P vs K and “outside passer” themes.) - Mindful time management
Most defeats were “game abandoned.” Try setting one session goal (e.g. play three rapid games with full post-mortems); quitting mid-game usually means tilt or fatigue. Identify the trigger and take a short break instead.
Concrete action plan for the next 4 weeks
| Focus | Daily / Weekly Task | Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Openings | Build a 15-move “skeleton” file for: • Italian with d3 (as White) • Petroff main line (as Black) • A solid answer to 1 d4 (Queen’s Gambit Declined) | Flash-cards / spaced repetition |
| Tactics | 30 minutes of mixed motifs (double attack, over-loading, clearance) | tactics trainer or Puzzle Rush |
| Strategy | Watch one model game with the pawn structure you struggled with that day. | Annotated database |
| Endgames | Finish Chapter 1–3 of Silman’s “Complete Endgame Course” (≈ 15 pages/week) | Chessable drills |
| Self-review | Choose one win + one loss each week and add 5 lines of comments per critical moment. | in your favourite GUI |
Quick notes from your last games
- Pirc win (vs kabina89): After 10 Rb1! your pieces were all developed while Black’s queen kept moving. That’s the textbook punishment of early queen raids — well played!
- Loss vs maoZedongBruceLee: 5…exd4 6 exd5 Nb4?! invited Nb5 + Nxc7. Remember the “two tempi rule” — a second piece move before development must create a concrete threat.
Progress trackers
Peak rating so far: 434 (2025-04-25)
When do you play best? Check your trends:
Final encouragement
Your attacking flair is already above average for your rating bracket; pair it with steadier opening hygiene and basic endgame technique, and you’ll break the next rating ceiling soon. One focused training block at a time — you’ve got this!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| karmahb | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| bedbugsbro | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| eldoctor-tarek | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| gykls | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| ogiii77 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 331 | 411 | ||
| 2024 | 217 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 136W / 130L / 13D | 137W / 138L / 11D | 46.3 |
| 2024 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 118.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 120 | 60 | 52 | 8 | 50.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 52 | 21 | 31 | 0 | 40.4% |
| Australian Defense | 35 | 16 | 19 | 0 | 45.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 31 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 51.6% |
| Amar Gambit | 30 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 53.3% |
| French Defense | 27 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 59.3% |
| Petrov's Defense | 21 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 42.9% |
| Scotch Game | 18 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 38.9% |
| Bishop's Opening | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 72.2% |
| Barnes Defense | 16 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 43.8% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 1 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |