The Zealous (aka ZERO7823)
Meet The Zealous, a chess combatant whose passion for the game is as fiery as their nickname suggests! Jumping into battles with a relentless spirit, this player embraces both glorious victories and humbling defeats with equal zeal. Their chess journey is a rollercoaster of tactical skirmishes, daring gambits, and a questionable but fearless love for “Top Secret” openings. If curiosity killed the cat, The Zealous’ opening choices might have done the same to a few opponents!
Rating & Stats Snapshot
- Peak Rapid Rating: 979 (April 2023)
- Peak Daily Rating: 1164 (May 2025)
- Peak Blitz Rating: 568 (May 2023)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 352 (January 2024)
- Total Rapid Wins: 168 with a 48.1% win rate over a challenging long haul
- Longest Winning Streak: 7 games (because sometimes the stars align)
- Current Winning Streak: 6 games (Zeal in action!)
Playing Style & Personality
The Zealous is no stranger to endurance on the board, boasting an average of almost 48 moves per game whether winning or losing — a true testament to their willingness to fight on until the last checkmate or resignation. Often favoring complicated lines that keep opponents guessing, they shine brightest in the endgame, showing a knack for clawing back into contention (a comeback rate over 67%!). Despite an early resignation rate near 9%, this player persists with commendable tactical awareness and a surprisingly strong psychological game, minimizing tilt with a low factor of 8.
Their favorite hour for chess? The magic of 7 PM — when The Zealous seems to be at the top of their game, achieving an 80% win rate at that hour. Proof that timing really is everything... or maybe coffee is involved.
Opening Repertoire Highlights
- Top Secret: 132 rapid games with a 43% win rate — so mysterious even chess engines raise an eyebrow.
- Queen’s Pawn Opening, Chigorin Variation: Strong performance with a 50% win rate, showing strategic depth.
- Van't Kruijs Opening: Perfect 4/4 wins - a truly secret weapon.
- Englund Gambit: Tough love; many losses but the daring spirit remains undeterred!
Memorable Battles
In their most recent matches, The Zealous demonstrated a flair for exciting games. One win famously ended on time control against karluna72 in a Bishop’s Opening Berlin Spielmann Attack, securing victory with a calm yet confident queen maneuver. Not all days are easy, however, and a tough loss came at the hands of sundararu1974, who delivered a classic checkmate in a King’s Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation game — a reminder that chess is as humbling as it is thrilling.
Opponent Chronicles
With rivalries against opponents like dimensionhopper99 (31 games) and apple_999 (23 games), The Zealous has built a varied and colorful competitive history. While win rates vary widely, many foes have learned not to underestimate this player’s fighting spirit and unexpected tactical shots.
Fun Fact
Despite all the serious stats, The Zealous’s psychological profile hints at a player who laughs in the face of the clock, playing quick, daring attacks and sometimes resigning early — but always returning to the board with undeniable zeal for the game.
In the grand chess adventure, The Zealous is the firebrand who refuses to quit, owning every loss and championing every victory with equal fervor.
