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zhertva

Playing Since: 2016-12-02 (Active)

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Daily: 1422
8W / 6L / 0D
Rapid: 1696
4720W / 4657L / 360D
Blitz: 1485
4115W / 3973L / 183D

Profile Summary: zhertva

Meet zhertva, a chess warrior whose journey through the 64 squares has been nothing short of epic — sprinkled with both triumphs and the humbling lessons only the board can teach. With a peak Blitz rating of 1620 and a Rapid peak soaring up to 1810 in 2023, zhertva blends tactical grit and strategic depth, making every game an unpredictable adventure.

Early Beginnings & Growth

Starting around 2016 with a Blitz rating hovering near 700, zhertva quickly gained momentum, climbing the ranks with perseverance. By 2020, a solid Blitz strength of nearly 1500 and a Rapid rating in the high 1600s signaled a serious competitor ready to face more seasoned opponents.

Playing Style & Strengths

Known for a balanced approach, zhertva is a player who doesn’t quit early — with an early resignation rate of just 2.26%, pushing games deep with an average of ~58 moves per win or loss. The adaptability stands out too; a comeback rate over 77% shows resilience in the face of adversity, almost like the chessboard itself has a twisted sense of humor and zhertva laughs last.

Whether wielding the white pieces or the black, zhertva maintains an edge — winning more than half the time as White and giving Black a respectable bite too. The games are often fought at peak hours of early morning or late night, matching their best time of day to play: 2 AM — a true nocturnal strategist!

Strategic Arsenal

When it comes to openings, zhertva keeps opponents guessing. The Vienna Game variations have been successful hunting grounds with a delightful win rate around 58-67%. With a penchant for mysterious "Top Secret" openings in Blitz and Rapid formats, it seems zhertva prefers keeping the element of surprise under wraps — a true chess ninja.

Recent Battles

In recent matches, zhertva has demonstrated their sharp acumen with wins by resignation and checkmate alike, showing versatility. One such masterpiece was a fierce Vienna Game encounter where a bold knight excursion snagged material and control, forcing the opponent to resign gracefully.

Fun Facts & Quirks

  • Comeback King: Nearly 80% of the time, zhertva bounces back from unfavorable positions.
  • Endgame Specialist: Over half of their games reach the crucial endgame phase — patience is a virtue here.
  • Time Traveler: The hours between midnight and 4 AM are often when their best moves blossom.
  • Resignation Whisperer: Opponents seem to know when to pack up — with over 500 wins by resignation!

Whether it’s on the digital arena or soon-to-be-over-the-board battles, zhertva plays with a mix of humor, resilience, and tactical flair — a player who makes every game a story worth telling, win or lose.

Ready to challenge zhertva? Just remember — the night is darkest before the knight forks!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
russianbearchess 1W / 0L / 0D View
vipaleks 0W / 1L / 0D View
alllivesmatterduh 0W / 1L / 0D View
arda1111 0W / 1L / 0D View
via4ygul8b 2W / 1L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
lugh_von_luck 8W / 3L / 0D View Games
bertrand62 3W / 6L / 1D View Games
bomerrang 3W / 5L / 1D View Games
readyred87 3W / 5L / 1D View Games
dmonstr8 0W / 8L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1660
2024 1635
2023 1554 1422
2022 1617 1392
2021 1649
2020 1485 1686 1303
2019 1441
2018 1418
2017 1308 1518
2016 732 1565
Rating by Year20162017201820192020202120222023202420251686732YearRatingBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 297W / 269L / 17D 270W / 296L / 16D 61.3
2024 140W / 107L / 11D 111W / 136L / 9D 61.1
2023 585W / 490L / 33D 482W / 570L / 39D 60.1
2022 412W / 369L / 31D 371W / 407L / 41D 62.2
2021 471W / 437L / 31D 437W / 454L / 44D 61.3
2020 692W / 561L / 37D 569W / 661L / 43D 60.7
2019 718W / 610L / 33D 627W / 688L / 36D 59.4
2018 591W / 506L / 22D 522W / 584L / 22D 55.9
2017 489W / 417L / 10D 443W / 449L / 16D 52.5
2016 14W / 17L / 1D 16W / 16L / 0D 51.3

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 6289 3107 3027 155 49.4%
Unknown Opening 1987 1010 949 28 50.8%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 8073 3921 3854 298 48.6%
Unknown Opening 145 72 70 3 49.7%
Vienna Game Falkbeer Mieses Variation 25 15 9 1 60.0%
Vienna Game Max Lange Paulsen Variation 23 14 9 0 60.9%
Vienna Game 16 10 5 1 62.5%
French Defense Kings Indian Attack 15 10 5 0 66.7%
Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack 13 6 7 0 46.1%
Alapin Sicilian Defense 10 5 5 0 50.0%
Sicilian Defense Pin Variation 10 8 2 0 80.0%
Sicilian Defense French Variation 10 2 7 1 20.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 13 8 5 0 61.5%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 1
Losing 16 0
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