Mike

Profile of Mike (username: amilien)

Meet Mike, more famously known in the virtual chess arenas as amilien. A Blitz specialist with a rollercoaster rating that recently settled just above the 2100 mark (and has impressively topped out at 2230), Mike’s chess journey is anything but boring. From a humble 1372 rating back in 2017, he’s sprinted through the ranks with battles and blunders aplenty!

Climbing the Ranks

Mike’s Blitz adventures tell a story of persistence: 6,885 wins, 6,677 losses, and 906 draws. If chess were a sitcom, Mike’s been the main character in every thrilling episode. His longest winning streak is a respectable 12 games, while his longest losing streak reached 14 — because hey, even great players trip on their own pawns sometimes.

Playing Style & Personality

Mike’s style is indicative of a fighter who hates giving up early — with a low resignation rate of just about 1%. He thrives in the endgame, appearing on board until the last piece falls 78% of the time. Matches tend to be a drawn-out affair, averaging around 73 moves until victory, showing he’s no flash in the pan but a strategist who enjoys the long haul.

His comeback rate is remarkable at over 84%, proving that when Mike seems down and out, it’s just the calm before the storm. On the flip side, he’s got a tilt factor of 14 — a polite way of saying he might mumble colorful phrases when chess gods turn against him.

Famous Openings and Stats

While Mike’s opening repertoire is shrouded in mystery (with the cryptic “Top Secret” opening played 14,285 times!), he also dabbles fiercely in aggressive lines like the Sicilian Defense, where he boasts an 85.71% win rate. Other favorites include the Caro-Kann Defense’s Advance Bayonet Attack and the Queen’s Gambit Declined.

Notable Recent Games

In one recent showdown, Mike skillfully employed the Caro-Kann Defense Advance Bayonet Attack, twisting and turning his way to victory against opponent Oddleifen after a tense 46 moves — winning by resignation, naturally. Whether by sheer perseverance or tactical wizardry, Mike’s never short on excitement.

Fun Facts

• Mike’s best time to play is around 3 AM, perhaps a secret time when his brain switches to beast mode.
• His worst day? Saturday, with a win rate barely skimming 45%. Weekends: not just for relaxing, apparently!
• He’s the sort who plays best under pressure, with a comeback win rarity that would make drama directors jealous.

So if you challenge Mike, be ready for a marathon of moves, tactical surprises, and the occasional cheeky grin when he pulls off the unexpected. Chess.com’s Blitz arena wouldn’t be quite the same without amilien!