AlbTB: The National Master with a Blitz Spirit
Meet AlbTB, a chess enthusiast who has proudly earned the prestigious title of National Master. Known for wielding a tactical awareness that could probably outwit a coffee machine, AlbTB’s chess journey is a rollercoaster of rapid-fire moves, daring sacrifices, and the occasional, strategic resignation (because sometimes knowing when to fold is a move in itself).
With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2554 in April 2025, AlbTB thrives in the chaotic battlefield of timed games. Their bullet rating isn't far behind either, hitting a personal best of 2593 in late 2023. Though rapid and daily chess have their moments, blitz and bullet are where AlbTB truly flexes their muscles.
Over the years, AlbTB has played over 600 blitz games, boasting a solid win rate of about 52% against similarly swift foes. But don't let those lightning-fast games fool you — their average game length hits around 64 moves per win, proving patience is a virtue even in blitz. Their psychological stamina is solid, sporting a low tilt factor of just 9 and a remarkable comeback rate of 69%, making them a formidable opponent who rarely gives up.
AlbTB has battled some rivals more than others, including matheusmdr2005 (a nemesis with just over 36% win rate against), and others like kaua18 and soldierofgod1. Despite the fierce competition, AlbTB’s resilience shines through a longest winning streak of 11 games and a current winning streak of 9.
Known for a rather mysterious "Top Secret" opening repertoire, AlbTB leaves opponents guessing — proving it's not just the moves, but the unpredictability that counts. Whether it’s a quick checkmate or a slow, grinding endgame, this player blends tactical prowess with an entertaining style that keeps fans and foes alike on the edge of their seats.
When AlbTB isn't busy calculating forks, pins, and skewers, they can be found perfecting their best time to play — apparently at 7 AM — or finding solace in the knowledge their white and black win rates are quite balanced (47% and 48% respectively), so color advantage has little effect!
Their recent games reveal a fondness for the Sicilian Defense and the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack. Oh, and let's not forget their knack for finishing games by checkmate so swiftly it leaves everyone wondering how that happened.
In short, AlbTB is a puzzle wrapped in a riddle, crowned with the title of National Master, and armed with a collection of rapid-fire victories, impressive comebacks, and just enough chess humor to remind us all: sometimes it’s not about winning or losing, but how dramatically you do it.
What You’re Doing Well
AlbTB, your recent bullet games show several strengths that you can build on:
- Strong Opening Repertoire: You have a solid win rate in openings like the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense and Sicilian Defense: Closed where your win rate is over 54%. This indicates good preparation and understanding in these lines.
- Consistent Rating Progression: Over the past 6-12 months, your rating trend shows a steady positive slope, reflecting consistent improvement and skill growth.
- Effective Time Management: You often win games on time, demonstrating good clock awareness and ability to handle pressure in fast-paced games.
- Versatility in Openings: You experiment with a variety of openings, including Scandinavian, Caro-Kann, and English, which can help keep opponents unsettled.
Areas for Improvement
To continue advancing your bullet chess performance, considering the following could help:
- Improve Performance in Some Openings: Openings like the Amar Gambit, Alekhine Defense, and English Opening: Agincourt Defense show lower win rates (around 30-40%). Focusing on tactics and typical plans here could boost these numbers.
- Minimize Tactical Oversights: Your losses include some games ending abruptly with checkmate threats. Spending extra time early in the game to spot tactical vulnerabilities might help avoid sudden losses.
- Handle Pressure in Critical Moments: Bullet games are fast but key positions demand calm and quick calculation. Building patterns recognition and reinforcing endgame technique can be valuable.
- Work on Opening Transitions: Opening moves are important, but smooth transition into middle game with flexible plans is crucial. Review your games to study any recurring weaknesses after opening phase.
- Increase Draws as Appropriate: You have a relatively low draw count compared to losses and wins. Sometimes in bullet chess locking in a draw is a strategic success; improving defensive techniques could secure more half points.
Practical Tips & Next Steps
- Review your recent losses, especially those ending with tactical shots against you, and try to identify common themes or mistakes.
- Practice essential tactical motifs daily (pins, forks, skewers, discovered attacks) relevant to openings you play.
- Study key plans and typical pawn structures in your weaker openings to improve middle game understanding.
- Play some slower time control games to improve positional skills and reduce blunders under pressure.
- Warm up before bullet sessions with puzzle rush or drills to sharpen your calculation speed and accuracy.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| FrenchandSlav | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Aakaash Meduri | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| ExceptionallyNooby | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Silvermist15 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Swaggy_I | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| notreallycare | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| blindtake | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| xadrezdosubmundo | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| criptoplayer | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| monsieur-patate | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ribeiro Domingues Ribeiro | 68W / 97L / 21D | |
| kaua18 | 42W / 40L / 4D | |
| Lucas Fonseca Piccoli | 9W / 20L / 1D | |
| Lucas Do Valle Cardoso | 5W / 17L / 1D | |
| speedrunvh | 18W / 1L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2511 | 2430 | 2133 | 2133 |
| 2024 | 2487 | 2520 | ||
| 2023 | 2479 | 2389 | 2133 | 1746 |
| 2022 | 2430 | 2304 | 2189 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19W / 20L / 3D | 25W / 15L / 4D | 78.8 |
| 2024 | 27W / 34L / 2D | 27W / 30L / 4D | 72.4 |
| 2023 | 222W / 250L / 35D | 230W / 235L / 37D | 73.5 |
| 2022 | 100W / 62L / 11D | 100W / 74L / 9D | 58.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 84 | 46 | 32 | 6 | 54.8% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 60 | 27 | 31 | 2 | 45.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 47 | 23 | 21 | 3 | 48.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 42 | 14 | 21 | 7 | 33.3% |
| Alekhine Defense | 34 | 13 | 16 | 5 | 38.2% |
| English Opening | 34 | 11 | 17 | 6 | 32.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 32 | 13 | 17 | 2 | 40.6% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 30 | 10 | 17 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 24 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 54.2% |
| Modern | 22 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 31.8% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 339 | 170 | 167 | 2 | 50.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 33 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 54.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 29 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 65.5% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 19 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 57.9% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 12 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 8.3% |
| Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 45.5% |
| Czech Defense | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Amar Gambit | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Modern | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Center Game: Berger Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| KGA: Fischer, 4.Bc4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 18 | 0 |
| Losing | 9 | 2 |