zhargal80

Chess Profile: zhargal80

Meet zhargal80, the relentless chess enthusiast who’s been carving a unique path through the ranks. Rated at a peak of 1314 in Rapid chess as of March 2025, zhargal80 is no stranger to both brilliant triumphs and humbling defeats — often in the same breath! With a Rapid record boasting nearly as many wins as losses (1802 wins vs 1798 losses), this player’s journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster more than a serene stroll to grandmaster glory.

Playing Style: If consistency were a chess piece, zhargal80 might be that knight — unpredictable but full of tactical surprise. Endgames occur often here, featuring in about 63% of games, showing an appetite for digging deep. Games tend to last around 63 moves on average, proving patience is a virtue (and sometimes a necessity). With a White win rate of just over 51% and Black at 44%, this player perhaps enjoys wielding the white pieces’ initiative a bit more.

Tactical Awareness: Never one to throw in the towel early, zhargal80 has a legendary 72.8% comeback rate after losing a game piece — basically saying, "Not today, opponent!" However, even the best have their momentary dark days, evidenced by a tilt factor of 10 and occasional losing streaks (the longest being 10 losses in a row!). But with such competitive spirit, it’s no surprise that victories secured by checkmate number close to those by resignation — a true finisher who prefers calling the shots rather than waiting for the clock.

Openings: Famous for the mysterious "Top Secret" opening as well as the Scandinavian Defense's Mieses Kotrc Variation (with a stellar 100% win rate in some cases!), zhargal80 keeps opponents guessing and on their toes. Whether it’s the dependable Philidor Defense (71% win rate) or dashing gambits, their opening repertoire reflects a balance of solid fundamentals and tactical fireworks.

Playing Habits & Quirks: The best time to challenge zhargal80? Around 10 PM — their peak sharpness hour when the win rate famously spikes. But beware the occasionally perilous 7-9 PM window, where victories seem a touch harder to snag. With an early resignation rate just above 2%, it’s clear they give every game a fighting chance — no easy walk-offs here!

In blitz and daily games, zhargal80 shows a preference for rapid calculation, with a blitz peak rating of 931 and daily peaking at 814. Their blitz style has a flair for the dramatic, with some impressive wins recorded even under pressure — six wins in seven games highlight a killer instinct.

Fun Fact: Despite the ups and downs, zhargal80’s recent games suggest a fighter to the end — winning some lengthy tactical battles that ended by resignation, proving that underestimating this player could be a fatal error. Check out their latest triumph in the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation for a masterclass in relentless pressure! (Watch here)

Whether climbing steadily through the rating ladder or grinding out those bullpen battles, zhargal80 embodies the spirit of chess: learning, adapting, and occasionally surprising both friends and foes.

"Chess is not always about winning, but about never giving up. And zhargal80 plays exactly like that."