Profile: zero_l
Meet zero_l, a chess player whose journey through the 64 squares has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride—sometimes thrilling victories, sometimes humbling defeats, but always with plenty of heart and a dash of mystery!
Chess Career Highlights
Starting out in 2024 with a modest Rapid rating of 150, zero_l skyrocketed to an impressive 552 in 2025. With over 300 rapid games under their belt in 2025 alone, they’ve amassed 159 wins, proving persistence is the secret sauce. While Blitz games are fewer (just 20 in 2025), zero_l’s 40% win rate suggests there's room to shake off some Blitz nerves.
Playing Style & Tactics
Zero_l tends to average about 53 moves per win—clearly not one to rush a victory. The endgame is their playground, appearing in nearly half of their games. Early resignation happens in about 9% of their matches, maybe when the coffee hasn't kicked in or the opponent drops a sneaky trap.
Known for resilience, zero_l boasts a 61% comeback rate, and even more impressively, a 100% win rate after losing a piece. In other words, don't count them out if they lose material—they've got tricks up their sleeve!
Mind Over Board
With a tilt factor of 9, zero_l keeps cool under pressure most of the time, though every player has those "why did I just do that?" moments. Their win rates fluctuate throughout the day, with evenings around 6 PM being their golden hour (a solid 68.75% win rate!). If you challenge them at 10 PM, beware: zero_l has a perfect 100% win rate, likely due to opponents falling asleep at the board.
Rivalries & Friendships
Zero_l has faced "islamka23" a whopping 52 times, but with a tough 23% win rate—clearly a worthy nemesis. They’ve got better luck against friends like "moetmirry," "captiankento," and "umair7827," all suffering defeat 100% of the time.
An Enigma at the Board
Many openings remain a Top Secret strategy for zero_l, with nearly 50% wins in Rapid play using these mysterious tactics. Opponents beware: zero_l is a puzzle wrapped inside a riddle, happily hiding their best moves under layers of unconventional play.
In summary, zero_l is the kind of chess player who keeps you guessing—who battles hard, bounces back spectacularly, and proves that sometimes the real game is a mental endurance test with a generous helping of humor.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| islamka23 | 18W / 40L / 5D | View Games |
| kantikoooo | 2W / 2L / 2D | View Games |
| n_112 | 0W / 5L / 0D | View Games |
| badverybad275 | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| vsia227 | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 598 | 280 | 458 | |
| 2024 | 150 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 101W / 97L / 10D | 98W / 95L / 7D | 53.6 |
| 2024 | 2W / 8L / 1D | 6W / 8L / 1D | 52.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 24 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Center Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Vienna Game Falkbeer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Irish Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Grob Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Giuoco Piano Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Colle System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 344 | 169 | 159 | 16 | 49.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Center Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| French Defense Advance Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 1 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |