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ABCDC

Playing Since: 2017-09-05 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟

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Daily: 1903
12W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 1799
2W / 1L / 0D
Blitz: 2402
2275W / 2045L / 344D
Bullet: 2512
4236W / 4050L / 478D

Profile Summary: ABCDC

Meet ABCDC, a chess player whose journey through the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Bursting onto the scene in 2017 with impressive blitz and bullet ratings soaring above 2200, ABCDC quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Whether it's the fast-paced adrenaline of bullet or the strategic battles of blitz, ABCDC brings a mix of fiery tactics and wily psychological twists that keep opponents on their toes.

Strengths & Style

ABCDC is a master of quick decisions, but don't mistake speed for recklessness. Averaging around 12 moves per win, this player knows when to strike swiftly and when to hold back. Their white pieces boast a slight edge with a 50.27% win rate, closely matched by a solid 49.96% win rate as black — proving ABCDC is comfortable playing either side of the board.

Beware, though, ABCDC isn't immune to the occasional tilt—about 25%—which might lead to a dramatic early resignation (85% of losses come this way!). But when they lose a piece, their comebacks sparkle with a 14% chance to snatch victory back, showing resilience beneath that initial shock.

Notable Achievements

  • Peak Blitz Rating: A striking 2,484 (2022) with a robust overall blitz win record over 36,000 games played.
  • Bullet Mastery: A dazzling bullet peak of 2,513 and an astonishing win-rate hovering near 48%, showcasing lightning-fast reflexes.
  • Long Winning Streak: An impressive 22 games in a row — a feat few can boast. That’s enough to make even Magnus give a nod of respect.
  • Daily & Rapid: While daily chess sees a smaller sample size, ABCDC maintains a perfect 100% win rate with 12 wins—a quiet assassin. Rapid games are less frequent but still demonstrate a competitive edge.

Playing Patterns & Opponents

ABCDC enjoys a fierce rivalry with opponents like hopefulwin (over 1,300 games!), outrunyou, and biggerbishop. Win rates vary, but ABCDC holds a handy edge against many favorites, including a 57%+ success against “jerrygr” and a striking 70% against “needforchess123.”

Curiously, they show a preference for playing during midday hours, peaking at an 86% win rate around 10 AM and maintaining strong performances between 12 PM and 2 PM, which might truly be ABCDC’s prime time for tactical brilliance.

A Chess Biography with a Twist

If chess were a battlefield, ABCDC would be a swift ninja with a love for surprises, a dash of early surrender when the odds aren’t in their favor, and a comeback artist’s heart. Early losses? Sure, sometimes they wave the white flag, but those who stay in the game witness some spectacular turns and strategic wizardry.

One might say ABCDC's motto is: “Why waste time when you can just resign fast and try again?” But don’t be fooled—the next game could be a tour de force. A gamer who knows that even if the pieces betray them, the mind never quits.

In short: ABCDC is the unpredictable storm on the chessboard — capable of dazzling speed, resilient comebacks, and a streaky temperament that only adds flavor to an already thrilling game.


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What You're Doing Well

Your recent games show strong positional understanding and aggressive play, especially in the Queen's Gambit Declined and Modern Defense lines. You effectively capitalize on opening advantages and transitions into the middle game:

  • Excellent use of tactical sequences, such as exploitations of weaknesses around the king and coordinated piece attacks.
  • Strong ability to convert material advantages, demonstrated in your endgame play with advanced passed pawns.
  • Good control of the center and piece activity, particularly in your handling of Semi-Slav and Nimzo-Indian Defense variations.
  • Consistent improvement reflected in a strong upward rating trend (+95 last month, +249 last three months, +300 within six months).
  • High volume of games played allows for broad experience across various openings and positions.

Areas to Improve

Despite your progress, the recent losses suggest some recurring challenges that you can target to boost your win rate and consistency:

  • Handling Complex Defensive Positions: Some losses involve getting overwhelmed in tense tactical situations. Focus on reinforcing defensive techniques to hold equality or resist attacks longer.
  • Time Management: Some victories were by opponent timeout, and some losses by quick decisive attacks, suggesting that maintaining steady time management is critical in blitz games.
  • Opening Preparation and Variation: While you perform well in favored lines like Nimzo-Indian and Benoni Defense, exploring alternative variations and refining your preparation against surprises could enhance your stability.
  • Draw Conversion: You have relatively few draws compared to wins and losses. Learning to steer games towards draw outcomes in difficult positions might improve your overall score.
  • Endgame Technique: Continue practicing specific endgame scenarios to improve precision and avoid mistakes, especially in complex material imbalances.

Training Suggestions

  • Study defensive techniques—practice defensive puzzles and games where you defend inferior positions successfully.
  • Analyze your lost games focusing on the moments where your opponent gained initiative; identify tactical motifs you missed.
  • Work on your speed and accuracy in critical moments to improve blitz time management.
  • Expand your repertoire around your main openings, perhaps adding surprise choices in certain lines.
  • Include more endgame practice drills emphasizing pawn endings and rook endgames, common in your games.

Additional Notes

Your overall strength-adjusted win rate is just under 50%, indicating good competitiveness at your level. Maintaining your positive rating slope and addressing the noted areas can help you reach new rating milestones confidently. Keep leveraging your strong openings like Nimzo-Indian Defense and Benoni Defense where your win rates exceed 53% and 54%, respectively.

Remember to review your games critically but positively, focusing on learning moments.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
HopefulWin 834W / 496L / 5D View Games
Carlos Hoyos 451W / 482L / 9D View Games
Bludgeon From FICS 313W / 268L / 5D View Games
totalnutter 283W / 268L / 5D View Games
coach123456 217W / 257L / 5D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2512 2402
2024 2098 2100
2023 2405 2301
2022 2513 2342 1799
2021 2482 2086
2020 2301 2004 1903
2019 2077 2005 1893
2018 2031 1877
2017 2008 2234
Rating by Year20172018201920202021202220232024202525131877YearRatingBulletBlitzDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1437W / 1304L / 48D 1424W / 1426L / 49D 18.9
2024 2870W / 2970L / 117D 2784W / 2942L / 118D 22.6
2023 3232W / 2982L / 108D 3184W / 3055L / 100D 13.8
2022 1363W / 1178L / 132D 1301W / 1238L / 129D 51.6
2021 5931W / 5531L / 165D 5879W / 5502L / 135D 7.4
2020 4048W / 4023L / 53D 4010W / 3904L / 58D 1.5
2019 1503W / 1515L / 28D 1623W / 1518L / 29D 10.2
2018 149W / 117L / 5D 134W / 124L / 8D 72.2
2017 41W / 36L / 2D 41W / 29L / 6D 77.9

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern 1779 863 819 97 48.5%
Australian Defense 1212 588 554 70 48.5%
Modern Defense 770 389 338 43 50.5%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 434 211 200 23 48.6%
Amar Gambit 360 164 179 17 45.6%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 326 149 154 23 45.7%
Unknown 321 130 188 3 40.5%
King's Indian Defense 306 147 141 18 48.0%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 235 137 89 9 58.3%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 228 119 98 11 52.2%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 67590 34125 33012 453 50.5%
Modern 1253 614 557 82 49.0%
Modern Defense 464 223 199 42 48.1%
Australian Defense 373 182 167 24 48.8%
King's Indian Defense 166 71 76 19 42.8%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 148 77 63 8 52.0%
Nimzo-Indian Defense 144 77 58 9 53.5%
Slav Defense: Exchange Variation 127 60 56 11 47.2%
Benoni Defense 125 68 46 11 54.4%
English Opening 104 50 45 9 48.1%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Gruenfeld: 5.e3 O-O 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Australian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Australian Defense 4 4 0 0 100.0%
QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Modern Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
QGD: 4.Nf3 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Semi-Slav Defense Accepted 1 1 0 0 100.0%
QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Gruenfeld: 5.Bg5 c6 1 1 0 0 100.0%
English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 22 1
Losing 25 0
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