zikos29

Profile Summary: zikos29

Meet zikos29, a chess enthusiast who dances gracefully on the 64 squares, sometimes pirouetting into brilliant wins and other times, well... spectacular blunders that make the game all the more exciting! Since 2018, zikos29 has been on a rollercoaster ride with a peak rapid rating of 1546 back in June 2018, and more recently hitting a blitz peak of 1522 in May 2025. Not to forget, a bullet rating high of 1360 achieved in November 2024, proving that speed chess is definitely within their spicy arsenal.

With an impressive battle count across all formats, zikos29 boasts thousands of games played! They have a fighting spirit that keeps them bouncing back with an incredible 81.36% comeback rate and a humble tilt factor of just 10, which means they rarely let frustration get the best of them (or maybe they're just hiding it well). Their endgames are frequent and thoughtfully played, averaging around 65 moves before calling a win or loss—talk about stamina!

When it comes to openings, zikos29 has a penchant for classics. In rapid games, the Italian Game (including the tricky Giuoco Piano variations) is their trusted friend, clocking a near-50% win rate against worthy opponents. Blitz battles often see them wield the Bishop's Opening and the Italian Game with flair, with win rates poking above 50%. Bullet games feature a fondness for the French Defense Knight Variation and Scandinavian Defense, where tactical skirmishes unfold at blazing speeds.

Their psychological prowess shines brightest around 1 PM, their "best time of day to play," where focus and cunning combine to outsmart rivals. Although they tend to start strong with White (a 50.55% win rate) and hold their own with Black (48.64%), zikos29 prefers to wear their opponents down patiently, rarely resigning early and favoring battles that stretch into complex endgames.

Recent highlights include a string of victories delivered with checkmate and time pressure finishes, showing that sometimes, patience and speed—like peanut butter and jelly—make a deliciously winning combo. And lest you think this is purely serious business, zikos29's style is sprinkled with a dash of fun and a sprinkle of unpredictability, making every game a story worth telling.

Whether conquering opponents with finesse or testing the motivational tales of comeback stories, zikos29 is a player whose chess journey is anything but boring. Watch this space—there’s always more drama, more daring moves, and maybe a few more “What just happened?!” moments ahead.

Fun Fact:

zikos29’s current winning streak is a modest 2 games — just enough to keep the legends growing and the excitement alive!