Profile Summary: zerillr
Meet zerillr, a tenacious chess enthusiast who treats the 64 squares like their own personal battlefield and occasionally, a comedy stage. Starting off modestly with a rapid rating just shy of 180 in mid-2023, zerillr has impressively climbed to a peak rapid rating of 771 by May 2024 — proving that persistence beats despair (and sometimes, opponents).
Known for a diverse opening repertoire, zerillr's secret weapon is aptly named "Top Secret", boasting a solid 50.92% win rate in rapid games over more than 500 battles. When not being secretive, zerillr embraces classical lines like the Italian Game and fearlessly tackles the Scandinavian Defense, showing a rare blend of classical elegance and tactical grit.
Strengths: The comeback kid of the chessboard, zerillr has a remarkable 73.23% comeback rate — making them the equivalent of a chess superhero who loves to climb back from the brink. Their average winning game length, around 52 moves, suggests neither hasty surrenders nor boredom with early draws.
Playing Style & Quirks: With an 8.5% early resignation rate, it’s clear that zerillr knows when to quit gracefully (usually after a horribly calculated blunder). The player enjoys the endgame almost half the time, and with nearly equal success playing both white and black pieces, they’re an all-around resilient competitor. Watch out for peak performance in the wee hours — time to challenge them at 1 A.M. if you dare! Just beware their "tilt factor" of 8; like a true chess mortal, frustration sometimes sneaks in, but never for too long.
Formats & Friends: Whether blitz, bullet, rapid, or daily, zerillr enjoys all the speeds, though rapid and bullet games show their best ratings. Their daily max rating of 967 shows sharp strategic prowess when time allows for thought. Among opponents, zerillr has a handful of archrivals — tickling the leaderboard with frequent matches against krytoibarash23 and einfachmoee — but they maintain an impressive collection of perfect win records against a host of other challengers, meaning sparring with them is never dull.
Recent Highlights: Zerillr’s latest victory was a clock win in a tough Scandinavian Defense battle with ashah270 in May 2025 — a gritty victory proving that sometimes, time is the ultimate weapon. Conversely, their recent losses hint at tightly fought duels that could flip any day.
In the grand adventure of chess, zerillr is a player who combines steady progression, tactical resilience, and a dash of humor — ready to surprise opponents and friends alike with moves both sly and sublime.
