Arlan Cabe: The FIDE Master with a Tactical Flair
Meet Arlan Cabe, a chess enthusiast whose FIDE Master title is as impressive as their knack for keeping opponents guessing. From humble beginnings in 2016 with a daily rating barely nudging 1400, Arlan quickly mastered the 2k+ battleground and maintained a steady 2120 rating in daily games for years, proving that consistency is key—even if your opponents sometimes wonder if they're playing against a grandmaster or a sneaky magician.
With a blitz peak rating close to 2400 in 2020, Arlan is not just about slow and steady wins but can also blitz down opponents with the speed of a caffeinated squirrel. Their bullet games tell a story of grit and guts—with over 1800 wins, it’s clear Arlan’s fingers whistle across the keyboard as fast as their mind calculates moves.
What truly makes Arlan a player to watch is their longest winning streak of 60 games—a feat that can only be explained by a combination of chess genius, tactical awareness, and perhaps some minor telepathic abilities. When Arlan loses a piece, instead of throwing in the towel, they bounce back with a jaw-dropping 98.28% win rate after losing material, turning despair into triumph like a true comeback kid.
Arlan’s style is a fascinating blend of patience and precision, averaging 51 moves per win and persevering through endgames nearly 59% of the time. They favor reliability over recklessness, rarely resigning early (< 4% early resignation rate) and often sticking it out until the last pawn is pushed and the king cornered.
Beyond just numbers, Arlan Cabe has a humorous side, often joking that their top opening is classified as "Top Secret." It’s a nod to their mysterious and unpredictable gameplay that keeps opponents on their toes.
Whether playing as White or Black, Arlan boasts solid win rates (56.13% as White and 54.23% as Black), and their psychological resilience is noteworthy, with a manageable tilt factor of 13, showing that they don’t rage quit over one blunder—though they might dramatically sigh.
Off the digital battlefield, Arlan has faced a colorful rogues’ gallery of opponents, most of whom met their match. Recent duels against names like tonychesswang2 and galacticexplorer11 ended in perfect 100% win rates—a record that might just be too tough for any cosmic explorer.
In short, Arlan Cabe is a chess force wrapped in a mystery, with enough wins, streaks, and secrets to keep the chess world intrigued. One can only wonder what’s next in their brilliant, top-secret repertoire.
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Quick overview
Current form looks strong in faster time-controls and in Chess960, while classical & rapid games vs tougher opposition still reveal a few blind-spots. Peak so far: 2386 (2020-03-03).
Your results by schedule and playing frequency:
What you are already doing well
- Opening breadth. English/Sicilian mainlines plus off-beat systems give you practical chances and keep lower-rated opponents out of book.
- Piece activity & tactics. Games vs thegreatfred and jhaycoteope09 show you willingly seize open files (…Re8, …Rc8, Rxf8+!) and spot forks such as 26…Nd3.
- End-game fighting spirit. Several wins were converted with accurate rook manoeuvres or by pressing on the clock even from equal positions—useful practical skill.
Key improvement themes
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King safety before pawn breaks.
Loss to pendracoj began with …b5/…Qa5 while your king stayed in the centre. After 16.Rxe7+ the position collapsed. Study the critical sequence:➜ Guideline: castle by move 10 unless you are certain the centre will stay closed. -
Over-extension of wing pawns.
In several defeats you pushed …a5/…b4 or …g5 early, creating light-square holes (e.g., vs gabrielenjun). Try the “no-pawn-moves” exercise: play training games where you are not allowed to advance a wing pawn before move 8 unless it recaptures. -
Conversion technique when clearly ahead.
The 80-move marathon against a 775-rated opponent ended in checkmate against you despite multiple extra pawns and the safer king. Revisit basic endings (K+Q vs K+N/B, rook end-games, passed-pawn theory). 15 minutes of end-game rehearsal per day will pay off quickly. -
Structured thinking in slower games.
In 15 + 10 you often spent time on obvious recaptures yet blitzed during critical defensive moments. Adopt a three-step scan before every move: Checks – Captures – Threats. Force yourself to list at least one candidate move for your opponent before playing yours.
Suggested training plan (4-week block)
| Day | Activity | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mon / Wed / Fri | 10 tactics puzzles + annotate one of your losses for turning-points | 30 min |
| Tue / Thu | End-game drill (rook vs pawn, queen vs minor, technical wins) | 20 min |
| Sat | Play one 15 + 10 game focusing solely on king safety & time management | 45 min |
| Sun | Rest / review best game of the week and note one habit to keep, one to drop | 15 min |
Positive habit to keep
You frequently double rooks on open files (…Rae8/Rfe8) and convert that pressure into material. Keep this roster of active piece coordination—it is one of your defining strengths.
One-sentence takeaway
Your attacking instincts are strong; bolstering them with disciplined king safety and crisp end-game technique will lift you comfortably above the 2000-mark.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| alwaysbackk | 163W / 141L / 34D | |
| eerui | 162W / 69L / 35D | |
| Isaiah Lim | 85W / 94L / 26D | |
| dinohunter2009 | 57W / 38L / 103D | |
| ziggyjain | 180W / 4L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1854 | 1782 | 2120 | |
| 2024 | 1838 | 1889 | ||
| 2023 | 1843 | 1863 | 1889 | 2120 |
| 2022 | 1843 | 1863 | 2006 | 2120 |
| 2021 | 1809 | 1667 | 1958 | 2120 |
| 2020 | 1873 | 2107 | 2251 | 2120 |
| 2019 | 2088 | 2075 | 1816 | 2120 |
| 2018 | 2153 | 2041 | 1816 | 2058 |
| 2017 | 2103 | 2119 | 1818 | |
| 2016 | 2100 | 2088 | 1816 | 1494 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3W / 0L / 1D | 4W / 0L / 1D | 63.4 |
| 2024 | 4W / 1L / 3D | 3W / 5L / 1D | 85.4 |
| 2023 | 37W / 14L / 19D | 25W / 22L / 19D | 64.7 |
| 2022 | 141W / 60L / 32D | 112W / 54L / 27D | 54.3 |
| 2021 | 244W / 166L / 80D | 231W / 146L / 86D | 58.1 |
| 2020 | 310W / 250L / 172D | 305W / 244L / 195D | 55.3 |
| 2019 | 37W / 16L / 5D | 43W / 18L / 1D | 57.8 |
| 2018 | 450W / 324L / 19D | 423W / 359L / 15D | 66.7 |
| 2017 | 478W / 234L / 6D | 460W / 240L / 7D | 59.8 |
| 2016 | 113W / 17L / 2D | 120W / 15L / 2D | 28.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 40.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 25 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 40.0% |
| Döry Defense | 23 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 13.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 21.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 22 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 45.5% |
| Australian Defense | 19 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 26.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 21.1% |
| Czech Defense | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 53.3% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 15 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 66.7% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 35.7% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 22 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 86.4% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 22 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 90.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 21 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 90.5% |
| Amar Gambit | 20 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 95.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 90.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bishop's Opening | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 71.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 143 | 95 | 33 | 15 | 66.4% |
| Unknown | 98 | 66 | 30 | 2 | 67.3% |
| Sicilian Defense | 96 | 48 | 25 | 23 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 86 | 34 | 21 | 31 | 39.5% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 80 | 40 | 17 | 23 | 50.0% |
| Australian Defense | 68 | 21 | 16 | 31 | 30.9% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 67 | 30 | 14 | 23 | 44.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 55 | 33 | 11 | 11 | 60.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 49 | 22 | 15 | 12 | 44.9% |
| French Defense | 49 | 27 | 13 | 9 | 55.1% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 257 | 149 | 100 | 8 | 58.0% |
| French Defense | 166 | 101 | 63 | 2 | 60.8% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 155 | 84 | 66 | 5 | 54.2% |
| Sicilian Defense | 136 | 75 | 58 | 3 | 55.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 127 | 61 | 62 | 4 | 48.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 104 | 55 | 47 | 2 | 52.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 101 | 63 | 37 | 1 | 62.4% |
| Australian Defense | 98 | 52 | 39 | 7 | 53.1% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 90 | 42 | 43 | 5 | 46.7% |
| Barnes Defense | 85 | 47 | 33 | 5 | 55.3% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 60 | 0 |
| Losing | 13 | 0 |