About Aaron P Summerscale
Aaron P Summerscale is a distinguished chess Grandmaster known for his impressive blitz skills and tactical acumen. With a FIDE title of Grandmaster, he has left his mark on fast-paced chess games, often dazzling opponents with sharp play and strategic depth.
Playing Style & Characteristics
- Prefers blitz chess, showcasing a dynamic and sharp tactical style.
- Has an excellent comeback rate of 87.35%, proving he's not one to give up easily even in tough spots.
- His games tend to be fairly long in victorious battles, averaging about 72 moves per win, indicating deep strategic fights.
- Employs a mix of [King’s Indian Defense] and [Queen’s Pawn Game], adapting well to complex midgame positions.
- Shows solid psychological resilience with a low tilt factor of 7 and a high "best time of day" performance at midnight.
Career Highlights & Stats
Aaron’s peak blitz rating climbed to an impressive 2453 in April 2020, illustrating the strength he brought to the board at his best.
- Total blitz games played: Over 2,400.
- Wins: 1,281 | Losses: 995 | Draws: 135
- Longest winning streak: 14 games—a testament to his formidable form when inspired.
- Best known for openings such as the King's Indian Defense (Normal Variation, King's Knight Variation) with a win rate over 55% in blitz games.
- Very active from 2016 through 2021 with consistent rating performance above 2300, reaching above 2400 in later years.
Notable Opponents & Rivalries
He has taken on many opponents with remarkable success, including winning over 70% of games against players like "cruz29" and excellent records versus "pawnchuk" and "shal59". Opponents beware, because Aaron's blitz game makes him tricky and swift!
Fun Fact
While some players dread the pressure of rapid-fire blitz, Aaron seems to thrive on it—his best time to play blitz and win might just be when the clock strikes midnight! Perfect for those late-night gaming sessions where only the brave survive.
Coach's Advice
It's been a while since you played. Play a few more games so we have more positions and decisions to review — then I can provide you with clearer, more actionable advice.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Alexey Ivanyuk | 5W / 4L / 0D | |
| shal59 | 5W / 4L / 0D | |
| Dragan Popadic | 5W / 3L / 0D | |
| cruz29 | 5W / 2L / 0D | |
| auonr | 3W / 3L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2421 | |||
| 2020 | 2347 | |||
| 2019 | 2317 | |||
| 2018 | 2384 | |||
| 2017 | 2255 | |||
| 2016 | 2329 | |||
| 2014 | 1515 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 1L / 0D | 74.0 |
| 2020 | 110W / 80L / 6D | 101W / 88L / 15D | 73.0 |
| 2019 | 123W / 113L / 11D | 121W / 106L / 9D | 72.8 |
| 2018 | 97W / 68L / 13D | 93W / 73L / 11D | 78.5 |
| 2017 | 204W / 152L / 25D | 189W / 156L / 28D | 79.4 |
| 2016 | 116W / 85L / 8D | 121W / 73L / 9D | 76.4 |
| 2014 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 46.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Defense | 143 | 88 | 48 | 7 | 61.5% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 114 | 60 | 48 | 6 | 52.6% |
| Modern Defense | 112 | 64 | 44 | 4 | 57.1% |
| Döry Defense | 99 | 49 | 43 | 7 | 49.5% |
| Amazon Attack | 94 | 49 | 34 | 11 | 52.1% |
| Barnes Defense | 91 | 44 | 41 | 6 | 48.4% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 67 | 30 | 34 | 3 | 44.8% |
| Australian Defense | 66 | 32 | 31 | 3 | 48.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 61 | 30 | 26 | 5 | 49.2% |
| Alekhine Defense | 52 | 28 | 23 | 1 | 53.9% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 14 | 2 |
| Losing | 7 | 0 |