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
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 |
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% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 60 | 0 |
| Losing | 41 | 3 |