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zkzach

Playing Since: 2024-11-25 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 1834
2W / 2L / 0D
Blitz: 1908
339W / 287L / 24D
Bullet: 1664
589W / 607L / 26D

Profile: zkzach - The Tactical Maverick of the Online Blitz Arena

In the vast realm of online chess warriors, zkzach emerges as a fierce competitor who dances elegantly between bullet and blitz time controls like a knight on a board full of pawns. With a peak bullet rating flirting with the 1960s and a blitz maximum just shy of 2000, zkzach proves to be a formidable force in rapid-fire battles where intuition and speed reign supreme.

Game Style and Personality

Known for a curiously high early resignation rate (over 50%), zkzach might be a cautious soul, quick to admit defeat—or perhaps just a master of psychological warfare, throwing in the towel early to lull enemies into a false sense of security. Yet, with an average of nearly 29 moves per win and solid endgame frequency, this player enjoys a good, gritty tussle when the game reaches the later stages.

Balancing a 53.38% win rate with White and a steady 50.54% with Black, zkzach plays it smart and knows how to squeeze out victories in all conditions. Tactical awareness shines through with a commendable 43% comeback rate and a nearly 50% win rate even after losing a piece. If losing material had a fan club, zkzach would be president.

Favorite Openings and Unique Flairs

When it comes to openings, zkzach keeps a mystique with a high volume of games listed under Unknown Opening, embracing the element of surprise. Among known fare, the Closed Sicilian Defense and Caro-Kann Defense make appearances, showcasing versatility. The Caro-Kann Exchange variation even boasts a 100% win rate – because who doesn’t like a perfect score?

Impressive Streaks & Notable Records

zkzach’s longest winning streak of 12 games is a testament to their fierce competitive spark, though the flip side of the coin is a tough 9-game losing streak that likely tested their resolve. But hey, every chess hero enjoys a good comeback story!

A fan of weekend play, zkzach’s best day is Saturday, with a nearly 60% win rate. And the mornings? 9 AM games have been flawless with 100% wins, reminding us all that rising early can sometimes checkmate your opponents before noon.

Psychology on the Board

A tilt factor of 9 suggests zkzach can handle adversity with a steady hand—definitely not the type to throw their keyboard across the room after a blunder. A slight dip in performance when rated games come up (-23.22%) hints they might just enjoy the casual games a bit more, where the pressure is off and the chance to experiment, or tease, their opponents is higher.

Recent Battles

Among the freshest victories is a crafty win against plutocra employing a Closed Sicilian Defense, where zkzach’s nerves of steel and clever maneuvering clinched a win on time in a tight 28-move game. Equally thrilling was their sharp Caro-Kann performance, finishing off Falisha_Ekavira in a tense endgame full of subtle positional pressure.

Losses have come from tough rivals like izacies, reminding zkzach that every defeat is but a prelude to a stronger comeback.

In Summary

zkzach is the perfect blend of speed, tenacity, and cunning. Whether racing against the clock in bullet or battling through the fog of blitz, they carve out victories with a mix of surprise openings, psychological mettle, and that indefinable spark of chess creativity.

So next time you face zkzach, be warned: early surrender is common, but underestimating this player’s comeback magic would be your first and last blunder.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
marcocu 1W / 0L / 0D
gastongambit 2W / 0L / 0D
clintcarlsen523j 1W / 0L / 0D
chinarox100 1W / 0L / 0D
chessdaddyvp 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Lchicco 8W / 7L / 0D
Arayi Khalatyan 9W / 3L / 0D
hangryjoe1 7W / 3L / 0D
Shreyas Balakrishnan 4W / 6L / 0D
Josh Leonard 6W / 3L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1840 1798 1834
2024 1814
Rating by Year2024202518141798YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 369W / 329L / 6D 329W / 344L / 16D 38.6
2024 52W / 27L / 0D 61W / 26L / 0D 2.9

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 454 227 218 9 50.0%
Top Secret 135 65 68 2 48.1%
Caro Kann Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 619 336 280 3 54.3%
Top Secret 221 115 102 4 52.0%
Closed Sicilian Defense Grand Prix Attack 11 8 3 0 72.7%
Closed Sicilian Defense 7 3 4 0 42.9%
Caro Kann Defense 7 6 1 0 85.7%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 7 1 5 1 14.3%
French Defense Exchange Variation 6 5 1 0 83.3%
Kings Gambit Declined Queens Knight Defense 5 2 2 1 40.0%
French Defense Normal Variation 4 2 2 0 50.0%
French Defense Advance Paulsen Milner Barry Gambit 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 4 2 2 0 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 5
Losing 9 0