Graham Horobetz NM

Graham Horobetz (Aemulus20)

National Master Extraordinaire

Meet Graham Horobetz, better known by the enigmatic handle Aemulus20, a chess virtuoso who has earned the prestigious title of National Master. Graham’s journey through the 64 squares is as fascinating as their incredible stats suggest, blending tactical brilliance with a sprinkle of cheeky charm.

Rating Rollercoaster and Dominance

Graham's blitz rating has seen some wild rides, with a peak soaring to an astonishing 2819 in early 2024—fast enough to make even Magnus raise an eyebrow. Their bullet rating climbed even higher, peaking at a dazzling 2885 in March 2025. Whether under the intense pressure of blitz or lightning-fast bullet time controls, Graham consistently proves their mettle.

Playing Style

With an average game length pushing around 85 moves, Graham shows a fondness for deep, enduring battles that stretch well into the endgame—a terrain where they thrive, participating in endgames with an exceptional frequency of nearly 84%. Their white pieces yield a respectable win rate of 55.7%, proving that going first is definitely in their favor. Graham’s psychological resilience is legendary, boasting a remarkable comeback rate of over 88%, meaning even when the chips are down, quitting early isn’t in their vocabulary. Yet, their tilt factor of 11 reminds us: human after all!

Favorite Openings & Secrets

Graham dances through a wide repertoire, often delving into the mysterious and the obscure with openings like the Top Secret and Unknown Opening, winning just over 51% of such battles—talk about playing your cards close to your chest! The Reti Opening Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack is their secret weapon with a flawless 100% win rate in blitz games, clearly a signature line that opponents dread facing.

Recent Triumph and Defeat

In a recent blitz duel, Graham dazzled with a swift and precise attack in a French Defense battle, finishing with a beautiful checkmate that left onlookers applauding loudly—and probably a few pawns trembling in fear. However, even masters have their off days, with a notable loss against KamilGrycel where the tables turned quickly in a London System showdown. But in true champion spirit, Graham’s never one to let a setback linger!

Chess Stats at a Glance

• Blitz Wins: 5718 | Losses: 4326 | Draws: 1022
• Bullet Wins: 2053 | Losses: 1512 | Draws: 285
• Rapid Wins: 219 | Losses: 72 | Draws: 28
• Daily Chess Wins: 42 | Losses: 1 | Draws: 1
• Longest Winning Streak: 16 games (because why stop?)

In Summary

Graham Horobetz (Aemulus20) is a formidable chess tactician with a penchant for long games, a treasure trove of secret openings, and the heart of a fighter. Whether blitzing with lightning speed or pondering deeply in rapid, this National Master keeps the board burning and spirits high. If chess were a kingdom, Graham would be a worthy ruler – just don’t get caught in their endgame snare!