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ArtOfDeception NM

Location: https://en.lichess.org/@/ArtOfDeception

Playing Since: 2013-12-13 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 2098
103W / 95L / 18D
Rapid: 1830
56W / 50L / 8D
Blitz: 2572
938W / 785L / 120D
Bullet: 2524
968W / 799L / 59D

ArtOfDeception — The National Master of Chess Artistry

Meet ArtOfDeception, a chess virtuoso who earned the distinguished title of National Master, proving that when it comes to chess, smart moves and a bit of trickery go hand in hand. Known for both strategic mastery and a sly grin, ArtOfDeception embodies the true art of outwitting opponents on 64 squares.

A Career in Moves and Mastery

Since bursting onto the scene in 2013 with a blitz rating of around 1400, ArtOfDeception's journey has been a rollercoaster of brilliance. By 2021, the blitz rating soared impressively to a peak of 2569 — fast enough to make grandmasters raise an eyebrow. Bullet chess enthusiasts admire the crisp speed and precision, with a peak bullet rating crossing 2524, while rapid and daily games show that patience and finesse are never far away.

The Style and Strategy

ArtOfDeception’s style is a delightful paradox: early resignations happen more than half the time (57.56% of games), but when the battle drags on, expect performances lasting about 30 moves — win or lose. With a white win rate close to 57% and a somewhat cheeky psychological tilt factor of 23 (everyone has their off days, right?), this player mixes tactical awareness with just the right pinch of nerves.

Ever the trickster, their comeback rate of nearly 36% reveals a never-say-die spirit: losing a piece doesn't dampen their chances, as they still win more than half the time afterward.

Snapshots of Glory and Defeat

The most recent wins showcase ArtOfDeception’s control and cunning:

  • Dominating a peaceful Vienna Game, patiently advancing pawns, and forcing the opponent to resign.
  • Outmaneuvering in live chess battles, finishing games with checkmate that baffle the opposition.
  • Still clocking wins with clock pressure and sharp calculation — the player’s calculator might as well be on fire!

Losses, too, tell an honorable story — fighting fiercely in Sicilian defenses and gambits, demonstrating resilience and the humility of a true champion willing to learn from each setback.

Stats Worth Bragging About

  • Total Blitz Games: Nearly 8000 battlegrounds with a solid 57.5% win rate.
  • Longest Winning Streak: An impressive 35 wins in a row — talk about a hot streak!
  • Openings Performance: Plays "Top Secret" with the confidence of a secret agent on a chess mission, quietly crushing opposition.
  • Most Played Opponent: “vampyreslayer,” a worthy sparring partner, met 137 times — might be a Halloween tradition.
  • Peak Blitz Rating: 2569 achieved in October 2021 — near grandmaster territory!

On Timing and Temperament

Peak performance tends to strike around 11 a.m., the best time to catch ArtOfDeception at their freshest mental state. Though hours range from twilight to midnight, the clock at noon and early afternoon might be their secret weapon, showing win rates north of 60% during those periods.

What’s Next?

With a current winning streak still alive and kicking, and games recorded up to the year 2025, ArtOfDeception continues to polish their craft and mystify rivals. The blend of national mastery, tactical cunning, and a sprinkle of humor make following this player's career anything but a dull affair.

“In chess, as in life, deception is sometimes the best defense — and ArtOfDeception knows when to unleash it.”


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Hi ArtOfDeception, great to see you grinding the board!

Your Key Strengths

  • Dynamic openings. As White you mix the Alapin-Sicilian, Smith-Morra ideas and the Vienna, keeping opponents off-balance.
  • Fast tactical vision. In several bullet wins you spot shots like 16.Bxf7+!! and 44.h7!! in seconds.
  • Practical fighting spirit. Many victories are earned by pushing messy positions until the opponent’s flag falls – a vital bullet/blitz skill.

Opportunities for Growth

  1. Early pawn thrusts as Black: games where …h6/…g5 vs Bg5 (or …h4/…g5 vs Colle/King’s Indian Attack) often left your own king airy.
    ➜ Drill setups starting from move 8 of your loss vs RoshanGhaderi_inactive (position after 11…g5) and practice quieter plans such as …e6 & …h6 without advancing the g-pawn.
  2. Handling the anti-Sicilian 3.c3 lines. In the defeat against Erkman73 you allowed 3…d3?! followed by …e5 and fell into a cramped game.
    ➜ Add the main declined set-ups (…Nf6 & …d5 or …e6 & …d5) to your repertoire; keep a tab with transposition ideas to reach a comfortable French-type structure.
  3. Converting long-term advantages. Your daily win against thejli was smooth, yet earlier blitz losses show winning rook endings that slipped (e.g. 60…Ke5? vs Nicolas_DeLaColina).
    ➜ Spend 15 minutes a day on technical endings (rook + pawn vs rook, Lucena/Philidor). That will pay huge dividends.
  4. Clock management. Roughly 30 % of your bullet losses are flags while still holding equal or better positions.
    ➜ Try this micro-routine: at 30 s remaining, stop calculating deep lines; play safe, forcing moves. Review positions where you “froze” to understand why.

Concrete Opening Tasks for the Week

ColourPosition to StudyGoal
White Alapin 1.e4 c5 2.c3 d5 3.exd5 Qxd5 4.d4 Memorise 10-move main line; keep central tension instead of early piece trades.
Black Modern 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 d6 4.Be3 c6 Compare plans with …Nf6 versus …a6 & …b5; aim for …e5 break only after castling.

Tactical & Endgame Routine

  • Daily: 20 puzzles on Theme: Zwischenzug zwischenzug.
  • Weekly: play two 15 | 10 games focusing on endgame conversion, annotate them, then check with engine.

Progress Trackers

Use the charts below to spot when you play your best chess and schedule sessions accordingly.

01234567891011121314151617181920212223100%0%Hour of Day

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun100%0%Day of Week

Your current peak blitz rating: 2569 (2021-10-08)

Inspirational Snapshot

Remember this beautiful tactic? (Win vs RoshanGhaderi_inactive)


Next Steps

  1. Review the three critical positions attached to this feedback (import them into your analysis board).
  2. Schedule a 1-hour opening tune-up session; we’ll patch the Alapin and Modern lines.
  3. Keep me updated with one annotated game per week – wins or losses – so we can measure improvement.

Keep the deception going – but let the board, not the clock, be your weapon!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Kirsten twitch.tv/vampyreslayer79 46W / 91L / 0D
lkjoc 60W / 15L / 0D
drexeldragon 41W / 13L / 0D
simonas_onaitis 28W / 22L / 1D
The REAL and one & only... Lagger From Fics 32W / 17L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2572 2098
2024 2287
2021 2524 2515 1830
2020 2341 2310 2098
2019 2265
2018 2277
2017 2223 2309 1867
2016 2259 2234 1861 1869
2015 2120 2144 1902 1700
2014 2032 1975 1918 1842
2013 2024 2029
Rating by Year2013201420152016201720182019202020212024202525721700YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 2W / 0L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 89.0
2024 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 1L / 0D 0.0
2021 32W / 15L / 3D 31W / 22L / 1D 89.5
2020 105W / 86L / 0D 101W / 94L / 2D 3.3
2019 28W / 23L / 1D 27W / 26L / 0D 0.0
2018 175W / 116L / 0D 208W / 102L / 0D 2.1
2017 778W / 431L / 17D 819W / 419L / 11D 15.5
2016 1071W / 858L / 29D 1021W / 909L / 31D 19.9
2015 405W / 334L / 32D 390W / 344L / 49D 77.3
2014 196W / 167L / 13D 197W / 171L / 12D 72.2
2013 90W / 44L / 4D 75W / 62L / 5D 76.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 5834 3432 2399 3 58.8%
Modern 427 229 180 18 53.6%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit 201 114 79 8 56.7%
French Defense 121 74 37 10 61.2%
Barnes Defense 96 53 41 2 55.2%
Modern Defense 90 41 42 7 45.6%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 80 47 25 8 58.8%
Czech Defense 69 35 29 5 50.7%
Caro-Kann Defense 56 26 23 7 46.4%
Australian Defense 54 27 26 1 50.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern 43 21 17 5 48.8%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit 28 14 14 0 50.0%
Benoni Defense: Modern Variation 13 5 7 1 38.5%
Döry Defense 9 4 4 1 44.4%
Australian Defense 7 4 2 1 57.1%
Caro-Kann Defense 6 5 1 0 83.3%
KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 6 2 4 0 33.3%
Scandinavian Defense 6 2 3 1 33.3%
Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation 6 2 2 2 33.3%
Alekhine Defense 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern 321 173 136 12 53.9%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit 108 67 40 1 62.0%
Czech Defense 92 45 43 4 48.9%
Amar Gambit 91 49 40 2 53.9%
French Defense 85 52 33 0 61.2%
Alekhine Defense 83 45 36 2 54.2%
Barnes Defense 69 31 36 2 44.9%
Scandinavian Defense 67 34 32 1 50.8%
Caro-Kann Defense 63 36 23 4 57.1%
Australian Defense 63 33 27 3 52.4%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit 17 10 7 0 58.8%
Modern 13 3 10 0 23.1%
Alekhine Defense 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Czech Defense 6 4 1 1 66.7%
Caro-Kann Defense 6 3 3 0 50.0%
French Defense 4 1 2 1 25.0%
KGA: Fischer, 4.Bc4 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Australian Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Pirc Defense: Classical Variation 3 2 0 1 66.7%
Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 3 2 1 0 66.7%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 35 2
Losing 23 0