Overview
AM_Brutus is a competitive online chess player with a taste for long fights and quirky traps. Part tactician and part marathoner, AM_Brutus favors Daily games where deep thought and patient endgame play pay off. Over the years this player has built a reputation for finishing long games and springing surprises from unusual openings.
- Username: AM_Brutus
- Preferred time control: Daily
- Career wins/losses/draws (all time, by time control): Rapid 1699/1613/162, Blitz 981/914/60, Bullet 41/55/1, Daily 33/13/0
Playing Style
AM_Brutus loves the long grind. Games often go the distance and endgames are a specialty. Expect careful maneuvering, persistent checking, and an uncanny ability to come back from worse positions.
- Endgame frequency: 69.17 percent of games reach the endgame phase
- Average moves per win: 66.21; average moves per loss: 67.07
- Tactical resilience: comeback rate 79.7 percent and wins after losing a piece about 45.8 percent
- Early resignation rate: low at 1.46 percent
Favorite Openings and Weapons
AM_Brutus mixes cheeky gambits with solid defenses. The Blackburne Shilling Gambit and the Scotch Game appear frequently, but the Philidor has been unexpectedly effective.
- Regular choices (Rapid): Blackburne Shilling Gambit (played a lot), Scotch Game, Philidor Defense
- Strong performer: Philidor Defense shows a high win rate in rapid play
- As White and Black: comfortable switching between sharp openings and tricky sidelines
Notable Streaks and Records
AM_Brutus has seen hot streaks and rough patches. When on form this player can run through several opponents like a gladiator at a chess fair.
- Longest winning streak: 11 games
- Longest losing streak: 9 games
- Current losing streak: 3 games
- Strong tendency to outperform lower rated opponents while struggling more often against higher rated opposition
When to Challenge AM_Brutus
Want the best shot? Pick your calendar wisely. AM_Brutus plays best late night and early morning, and Friday is the most successful day.
- Best day of week: Friday (win rate about 52.9 percent)
- Best hours: 01:00 (listed favorite), also strong performance around 11:00 and 13:00
- Psychological note: tilt factor is modest at 9, so momentum matters
Opponents and Rivals
AM_Brutus has a few recurring opponents. Some matches are unbalanced and others are thrilling back-and-forths.
- Most played: General Of Krypton — record: 0 wins, 6 losses for AM_Brutus
- Other frequent opponents: chito1975 (3-2), happyteacherjamez (4-0), zwavhudi1w (3-0)
- Playstyle versus these opponents varies from trap-heavy to marathon endgame battles
Sample Game
Here is a short illustrative miniature that shows the appetite for tactical skirmishes followed by long play.
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Highlights and Placeholders
Quick reference placeholders for interactive views and stats.
- Rapid rating chart:
- Peak rapid rating: 1880 (2026-01-28)
- Peak daily rating: 1447 (2024-04-02)
- Explore the beloved Blackburne Shilling Gambit: Blackburne Shilling Gambit
Closing Notes
AM_Brutus is the sort of player you challenge when you want a long story to tell afterwards. Expect traps, long endgames, and a stubborn refusal to quit. Bring coffee for the opponent and a good engine for analysis after the endgame finishes.