Arvydas Mockus

Arvydas Mockus (AMockus) - Chess Player Profile

Meet Arvydas Mockus, known in the chess world as AMockus, a fierce and somewhat unpredictable contender in the realm of fast-paced chess—where every second counts and nerves are tested.

Rating and Style

Arvydas impresses with his bullet chess skills, peaking at a commendable 2015 rating as recently as March 2023. His blitz performance hasn’t lagged either, hitting the same peak rating of 2015 back in early 2020. Daily and rapid chess are mere warm-ups for him, with bullet and blitz being his true playgrounds.

His playing style? Imagine a sprinter who sometimes forgets to pace himself but always sprints fiercely. With an early resignation rate over 97%, Arvydas knows when to cut his losses and probably save energy for the next micro-battle. On the bright side, once the game heads into an endgame, he shows strategic patience (albeit such moments are rare, comprising less than 3% of his games) and typically closes games in just over 3 moves when winning.

Tactical Snapshot

Despite quick decisions and a tendency to resign early, Arvydas exhibits a sneaky ability to bounce back in tough situations with a 52.65% win rate after losing a piece. In other words, even after losing material, he's ready to fight for a comeback, though such comebacks represent just under 4% of his games. Beware, though—his tilt factor is at 20, suggesting he might have moments where the chess gods test his composure.

Signature Openings

When it comes to openings, Arvydas has his quirky favorites. He boasts great results with the French Defense Exchange Variation (claiming nearly 82% wins in bullet), the King’s Indian Defense Normal Variation (~75% win rate), and a respectable record against modern and Pirc defenses. For blitz games, he’s known to occasionally spring the Alekhine's Defense Scandinavian Variation, claiming a perfect record there!

Competitive Record

AMockus is a prolific fighter. His blitz game alone counts over 8,700 games, with nearly as many wins as losses—proof of a relentless competitor not afraid of grinding through tough battles. In bullet, the wins outweigh the losses too, with 153 wins against 115 losses. Plus, his longest winning streak peaked at 15 games consecutively—like a chess machine on fire—while his longest losing streak humorously reminds us that even machines have off days at 20 losses in a row.

Recent Memorable Moments

On May 13, 2024, AMockus delivered a spectacular win against “chess_game_online” employing the Queen’s Pawn Opening with the Accelerated London System and edging his opponent out on time. His practical play, quick thinking, and impressive time management (winning on time is his unsung weapon) show a player who competes not only on moves but on ticking clocks.

Fun Fact

If chess were a video game, Arvydas would be the guy who sometimes “respawns” quickly after an early exit but mostly prefers fast, snappy rounds—favoring speed and surprise over marathon positional struggles. Don’t blink when watching his games—you might miss a brilliant pawn strike or sudden checkmate!

In summary, Arvydas “AMockus” Mockus is a spirited and nimble chess warrior who thrives under the pressure of fast time controls and brings both tactical grit and a touch of humor to the chessboard.