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apostolis1

Playing Since: 2010-12-24 (Active)

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Daily: 1559
173W / 154L / 12D
Rapid: 2088
37W / 21L / 1D
Blitz: 2437
602W / 417L / 49D
Bullet: 2613
3151W / 2242L / 231D

Meet apostolis1: The Blitz Warrior & Bullet Sultan

Apostolis1 is a chess player who has navigated the 64 squares with a blend of tenacity, speed, and a dash of unpredictability since around 2010. Starting his journey with modest ratings just over 1000 in blitz, he's soared into the elite zones with a peak blitz rating of 2469 in early 2025, and an electrifying bullet peak of 2627 – not bad for someone who probably spent more time online than sleeping!

Style and Strengths

Renowned for an 81.45% comeback rate, apostolis1 rarely throws in the towel. With a psychological tilt factor of just 11 and a penchant for the endgame (appearing in nearly 77% of their games), this player thrives when the drama unfolds late. Their average game length (~72 moves) suggests that they savor a tactical battle rather than quick forced endings, yet their early resignation rate of 1.4% shows they avoid the dull games.

Opening Secrets

Most foes face apostolis1’s mystery opening arsenal with skepticism. In blitz alone, their "Unknown Opening" strategy has brought a respectable 55.09% win rate across almost a thousand battles. They’re not shy about their “Top Secret” lines either, boasting an even higher success rate at 65.26%. In bullet, apostolis1 dances deftly through openings like Reti Opening Nimzo Larsen Variation (100% wins in 2 games, obviously a lucky charm) and keeps surprising opponents with a versatile repertoire.

Victories & Defeats

With over 592 blitz wins and an astonishing 2754 bullet victories, apostolis1 is no stranger to claiming tournaments—or at least to racking up those sweet win counts. Though losses and draws pepper their record, they keep the win/loss ratio well in their favor. Their streaks reveal a fearless competitor: longest winning streak capped at an incredible 23 games, but watch out for a looming 11-game losing streak that could shake even the steeliest nerves.

Daily & Rapid Battles

Beyond the frantic blitz and bullet, apostolis1 occasionally dons their strategical armor for daily and rapid formats with solid results. Peaking at a daily rating of 1664 and a rapid high of 2097, they prove they can slow down and think deeply when the clock allows.

When to Challenge apostolis1

Planning to catch them off guard? Good luck! Their best hour to play is the mysterious midnight hour (around 00:00) with a win rate soaring >68%, closely followed by early mornings at 5 and 7 AM. Maybe they’re part nocturnal chess beast, part sunrise strategist. Avoid Thursdays and Sundays if you want to keep your chances decent, as apostolis1 tends to shine on these days with nearly 58% win rates.

Recent Battles: A Glimpse

Their recent games tell a story of relentless pressure: In a thrilling Sicilian Defense - Taimanov variation clash, apostolis1 edged out a win on time, wielding aggression like a chess ninja. On the flip side, even the masters stumble—a recent loss by checkmate in the King’s Indian Attack reminds us all that the knight and bishop can have their day.

In Summary

Apostolis1 is a seasoned blend of resilience, speed, and tactical awareness; a player who respects the grind but relishes the flair of rapid-fire decisions. Whether you're hunting for a bullet game thrill or a slow burn in daily chess, apostolis1 stands ready on the battlefield, a worthy opponent with just the right mix of tricks up their sleeve.

Warning: Challenging apostolis1 may lead to lost pawns, bewildered strategies, and an inevitable request for a rematch.


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What went well in your recent daily games

You showed good form in your latest win by keeping a clear plan in the Sicilian structure, coordinating pieces well, and converting the pressure into a decisive finish. Your development and king safety were solid, and you exploited tactical chances when they appeared.

  • Opening understanding: You consistently reach healthy middlegame positions with active pieces and a coherent pawn structure in Sicilian-related games.
  • Piece activity: Knights and rooks found active squares, and you used a central break to open lines for your attackers.
  • Endgame conversion: When the position opened, you kept the initiative and converted advantages into a win.

Areas to focus on for improvement

  • Blunder prevention and calculation discipline: After sharp exchanges or tactical moments, take a moment to verify the forcing lines and confirm your best continuation. This helps avoid missed resources for your opponent and keeps your edge.
  • Time management: Aim for a steady pace in the early middlegame to avoid running low on time in critical later stages. A simple plan is to allocate a fixed portion of your time to the first 15–20 moves and then use a consistent rhythm thereafter.
  • Opening consistency: Your results across some Sicilian sub-variations show variance. Consider focusing on a core set of 1–2 Sicilian lines that you enjoy and study representative middlegame plans and common pawn breaks to reinforce your understanding.
  • Endgame practice: Work on converting advantages in rook and minor-piece endings. Practice common rook-endgame techniques like "opposite-colored pawns" handling, king activity, and activity of the rooks on open files.

Training plan to level up in the next two weeks

  • Daily tactics: 15–20 minutes focusing on motifs that frequently appear in your games (forks, pins, discovered attacks, and back-rank ideas).
  • Opening drills: pick 1–2 Sicilian lines you use often and study typical middlegame plans, including common pawn breaks and piece placements. Add one Ruy Lopez line if you encounter it regularly.
  • Endgame focus: practice rook endings and rook+pawn endings with simple drill positions to improve conversion speed and accuracy under pressure.
  • Post-game review: after each daily game, write down 1–2 critical moments and the best continuation you could have chosen, then compare with engine-free human ideas to reinforce learning.

Opening performance snapshot you can leverage

Your Sicilian choices overall show strong results when you reach middlegame plans with active pieces. The Alapin and some Closed Sicilian lines have mixed outcomes, so lean on the lines where you feel most comfortable and build a tight core repertoire around them. I can tailor a two-week plan focused on reinforcing those strengths and addressing the weaker variations.

Want a tailored two-week plan and puzzle set?

Tell me your preferred pace and which opening lines you want to prioritize next. I can generate a focused two-week schedule with daily puzzles and a structured review process to maximize your gains from each session.



🆚 Opponent Insights

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Most Played Opponents
Anastasios Koukas 30W / 15L / 5D
allexo 19W / 16L / 3D
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33mangeux 13W / 11L / 1D
Eddy Osei 11W / 10L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2605 2437 1559
2024 2548 2455 2088 1510
2023 2378
2022 2251 2451
2021 2296 1646
2020 2403 2206 1567
2019 2091 2012
2016 2059 1900 1462
2015 2025 1884 1565
2014 1935 1775 1606
2013 1606 1605 1656
2012 1398 1489 1402 1547
2011 1123 1183 1415
2010 1080
Rating by Year2010201120122013201420152016201920202021202220232024202526051080YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 316W / 308L / 33D 332W / 297L / 34D 81.6
2024 412W / 378L / 36D 444W / 332L / 50D 80.6
2023 29W / 18L / 5D 27W / 19L / 3D 79.1
2022 73W / 23L / 5D 61W / 27L / 6D 73.8
2021 2W / 2L / 0D 2W / 2L / 0D 73.2
2020 35W / 14L / 0D 33W / 14L / 1D 65.4
2019 46W / 16L / 2D 37W / 21L / 2D 71.5
2016 72W / 38L / 3D 61W / 44L / 1D 65.5
2015 75W / 61L / 7D 82W / 56L / 7D 71.9
2014 284W / 117L / 12D 271W / 121L / 19D 71.1
2013 418W / 232L / 17D 391W / 253L / 13D 65.5
2012 228W / 208L / 17D 232W / 210L / 8D 64.6
2011 21W / 26L / 1D 19W / 22L / 4D 70.0
2010 10W / 13L / 0D 11W / 7L / 2D 48.9

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 332 214 102 16 64.5%
Amar Gambit 284 161 110 13 56.7%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 239 135 96 8 56.5%
Scandinavian Defense 204 116 84 4 56.9%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 174 98 66 10 56.3%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 172 93 68 11 54.1%
French Defense 150 79 65 6 52.7%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 144 78 58 8 54.2%
Sicilian Defense 142 82 56 4 57.8%
East Indian Defense 138 92 40 6 66.7%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 53 37 14 2 69.8%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 46 31 13 2 67.4%
Amar Gambit 38 26 11 1 68.4%
Philidor Defense 34 18 13 3 52.9%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 33 24 9 0 72.7%
French Defense 33 18 15 0 54.5%
Scandinavian Defense 30 15 13 2 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 30 18 11 1 60.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 27 16 10 1 59.3%
Elephant Gambit 26 15 11 0 57.7%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Petrov's Defense 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Philidor Defense 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Sicilian Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Elephant Gambit 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Amazon Attack 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Sozin Attack, Main Line 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 2 2 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 39 4
Losing 22 0