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Amethystical FM

Playing Since: 2013-06-16 (Inactive)

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Daily: 2000
1W / 2L / 2D
Rapid: 2243
16W / 8L / 36D
Blitz: 2847
1411W / 719L / 141D
Bullet: 2900
990W / 550L / 76D

Amethystical – The FIDE Master of Mystical Maneuvers

In the enigmatic world of chess, where pawns march boldly and queens plot their royal domination, emerges Amethystical – a FIDE Master whose name sparkles as brightly as their play. Sporting a title that demands respect, Amethystical has been carving a path through blitz, bullet, and rapid arenas with a flair unmatched by mere mortals.

A Rating Odyssey

From starting their blitz journey at a humble 1800 back in 2013, Amethystical rapidly ascended the rating ladder, peaking at a breathtaking 2852 blitz rating in early 2025. Not to be outdone, their bullet rating soared to a near-mythical 2924, proving lightning-fast reflexes and uncanny intuition. Rapid and daily games showcase a more relaxed but equally cunning strategist, maxing out above 2200 and 2100 respectively.

Playing Style: A Cocktail of Patience and Precision

Known for a patient grind, Amethystical boasts an average winning move count of over 68 moves in victors, which signals deep preparation and a love for long battles. Their endgames are frequent and fruitful, with a penchant to outmaneuver opponents in the critical final phases nearly 69% of the time. However, the occasional early resignation rate of 6.7% reveals a pragmatic streak – why suffer if victory is utterly impossible?

Tactical Wizardry and Comeback Spirit

With a comeback rate surpassing 74%, Amethystical refuses to concede defeat prematurely. The ability to win more than half the games even after losing a piece (58%) highlights resilience worthy of epic tales. The only downside? A tilt factor of 41 suggests that even chess wizards have their moments of frustration. But who doesn’t when their opponent pulls off a sneaky fork?

Opening Secrets – The Cryptic Arsenal

While many dread the unknown, Amethystical thrives on mystery – their most played and successful opening is snappily named "Top Secret," bringing a staggering 63% win rate in blitz over thousands of games. Other forays into the London System and French variations show a well-rounded and deeply researched repertoire. And yes, they’ve tangoed with the daring Pterodactyl Defense and emerged victorious more times than not.

Epic Streaks and Battles

Every hero has peaks and valleys. Amethystical boasts a gutsy longest winning streak of 60 games, a run that could make even the toughest grandmasters nod in approval. On the flip side, a rough patch saw them endure 41 straight losses – but like any true champion, they bounced back with renewed vigor.

Legendary Wins and Memorable Matches

One can only imagine the tension in those final seconds of their most recent victory over TrimitziosP7, where Amethystical sealed the deal by resignation after a keen positional squeeze in a King's Fianchetto Opening. Not every battle ended in triumph, though – recent losses demonstrate the fierce fight that defines their competitive spirit.

Off the Board

When not dazzling pieces across the 64 squares, Amethystical might be found pondering the mysteries of life or concocting new opening surprises. To the casual observer, they might seem enigmatic, but to the chess community, Amethystical is a brilliant and bold competitor, ever ready to turn a slight edge into checkmate glory.

Chess.com link to most recent thrilling victory: Here


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Feedback for Amethystical

Great job on your recent games! Your play shows a lot of strengths, and there are a few areas where focusing could help push your level even higher.

Strengths

  • Opening Variety: You are comfortable experimenting with different openings like the King's Fianchetto and the Catalan, which broadens your understanding of various pawn structures and strategic plans.
  • Tactical Awareness: Your ability to seize tactical opportunities stands out, especially in complex middlegame positions where you successfully managed exchanges and created threats.
  • Endgame Technique: In winning games, your endgame technique is solid, applying pressure and converting advantages effectively.

Areas for Improvement

  • King Safety: In your most recent loss, there were moments where your king's safety was compromised, especially in the middlegame around move 50 and beyond. Prioritize king safety during transition phases to avoid tactical shots by your opponent.
  • Calculation Depth: While your tactical intuition is good, occasionally deeper calculation and double-checking critical moves could prevent oversights, particularly when engaging in sharp positions as seen in some losses.
  • Time Management: You often play with comfortable time, but be mindful during complex positions to allocate a bit more clock for critical moments to avoid rushed decisions.

Suggestions

  • Review your recent loss against MichalMirski focusing on the critical tactical blows leading to checkmate. Consider michalmirski for practice or study ideas.
  • Practice endgame drills to further improve precision, as your conversions are solid but can become even more reliable under pressure.
  • Study King Safety concepts and typical attacking motifs against weak kings in your current opening repertoire to improve your defensive skills.
  • Try solving more complex tactical puzzles to enhance your calculation skills and spotting multi-move combinations before committing.

Keep up the disciplined play and enjoy the learning process! Your progress is clear and consistent.

Recent Notable Win:

You demonstrated excellent positional understanding and tactical execution in your game against TrimitziosP7 on 2025.05.22. In particular, moves like 29. a6 and 30. Rc6+ put immense pressure on the opponent leading to resignation. Reviewing this game can offer valuable insights into converting slight advantages effectively. View Game



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
d_for_dj 506W / 118L / 73D
e4najdorf 119W / 128L / 12D
Luke Miller 47W / 28L / 5D
Chess Me Out 17W / 41L / 0D
Melikset Khachiyan 20W / 31L / 3D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2900 2847 2243
2024 2706 2809 2235
2023 2730 2677
2017 2510 2297
2016 2374 2503
2015 2532 2233 2152 1741
2014 2235 1982 1733
2013 2286 2073 1763 1946
Rating by Year2013201420152016201720232024202529001733YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 94W / 61L / 14D 84W / 70L / 17D 92.8
2024 97W / 53L / 10D 77W / 73L / 8D 87.8
2023 19W / 20L / 6D 28W / 13L / 4D 94.2
2017 88W / 66L / 7D 75W / 74L / 7D 69.1
2016 293W / 87L / 14D 283W / 110L / 10D 51.3
2015 383W / 104L / 27D 369W / 134L / 24D 73.9
2014 141W / 123L / 14D 137W / 124L / 12D 65.3
2013 437W / 244L / 54D 445W / 241L / 56D 73.5

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 309 260 49 0 84.1%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 242 172 59 11 71.1%
Amar Gambit 80 45 29 6 56.2%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 73 45 24 4 61.6%
Sicilian Defense 60 33 24 3 55.0%
Czech Defense 55 36 17 2 65.5%
Barnes Defense 45 26 14 5 57.8%
Caro-Kann Defense 42 24 16 2 57.1%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 42 27 13 2 64.3%
Australian Defense 41 24 14 3 58.5%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 174 103 60 11 59.2%
Amar Gambit 172 92 77 3 53.5%
Modern 96 56 37 3 58.3%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 82 54 25 3 65.8%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 76 49 21 6 64.5%
Australian Defense 71 43 23 5 60.6%
Scandinavian Defense 48 29 15 4 60.4%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 47 31 12 4 66.0%
Czech Defense 41 29 12 0 70.7%
Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation 39 24 13 2 61.5%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 22 0 0 22 0.0%
Sicilian Defense 3 1 0 2 33.3%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Amazon Attack 2 1 0 1 50.0%
King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Czech Defense 2 0 1 1 0.0%
King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Modern 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Dresden Opening: The Goblin 1 1 0 0 100.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 60 0
Losing 41 3