Azusa-Hamaoka: The National Master with a Tactical Twist
Azusa-Hamaoka is no ordinary chess player; they've officially earned the prestigious title of National Master, proving that they’re a force to be reckoned with on the board. Starting out strong in 2022 with a Bullet rating of 1831, Azusa-Hamaoka quickly catapulted into the 2500+ territory by 2025, showing a remarkable climb that even caffeine-fueled grandmasters might envy.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for an endgame frequency of nearly 80%, Azusa-Hamaoka stays glued to the board until the very last piece is captured or crowned. Their average game length? A cool 70 moves for wins and 88 for losses—because long and strategic battles are their forte.
Whether wielding the White or Black pieces, Azusa-Hamaoka maintains a win rate around 65-67%, proving they’re equally comfortable striking first or defending their realm.
Tactical Genius (and Positivity)
With a comeback rate north of 87% and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, Azusa-Hamaoka doesn’t just survive adversity—they thrive on it. Opponents might snatch a piece, only to realize later they’ve handed over their queen and castle. And yes, they rarely suffer one-sided losses, keeping their one-sided loss rate at a laughable 1.23%.
The Numbers Game
- Bullet Peak Rating: 2521 in 2025
- Blitz Peak Rating: 2613 in 2024
- Rapid Peak Rating: 2019 in 2025
- Longest Winning Streak: 11 games (try to break that!)
- Bullet Wins: 138 out of 209 games with a win rate of 66%
- Blitz Wins: 39 out of 57 games with an even sharper 68% win rate
Psychological Edge
Azusa-Hamaoka’s tilt factor is a modest 8, which means they pet their cat or grunt at their coffee rather than crumble in defeat. In fact, their Rated vs Casual win difference is a staggering 67% — basically, they play serious chess like a Zen master and casual games like a chess ninja.
Fun Fact
Azusa-Hamaoka’s opponents often experience very mixed feelings: some have a 100% loss record, others 0%, and a handful are stuck somewhere in the middle (looking at you, “nomadknights” and “etmasterl”). This just goes to show how unpredictable and thrilling every match is.
To sum it all up: If chess were a video game, Azusa-Hamaoka is the subtly overpowered character nobody saw coming, mastering both speed and strategy while keeping their cool under fire. Keep an eye on this National Master—they’re on a sharp trajectory straight to legend status.
Feedback for Azusa-Hamaoka
Azusa, your recent games show a solid understanding of opening principles and tactical awareness, especially in sharper positions. Here are some points to help you improve further:
Strengths
- Opening preparation: You handle a variety of openings confidently, including the Caro-Kann, Pirc Defense, and Queen’s Gambit Declined, demonstrating good knowledge of plans and piece placements early in the game.
- Aggressive play: In your latest win against MATE-7, your early knight sacrifices and queen attack led to a swift checkmate. Your ability to spot tactical motifs quickly is a big asset.
- Endgame technique: Several wins came from methodical play in endgames, showing your capability to convert advantages and handle complex pawn structures effectively.
Areas for Improvement
- Time management: Some losses, especially those decided on time, suggest that better clock usage could benefit your overall performance. Try to allocate your time more evenly throughout the game to avoid time trouble in critical moments.
- Midgame consistency: In a few losses, such as against lostreschanchitos, small inaccuracies in the midgame led to a slow deterioration of position. Focus on consolidating your position and recalculating move sequences to reduce these errors.
- Positional understanding: While your tactical skills are strong, working more on positional concepts such as pawn structures, piece activity, and strategic planning might help you gain more sustainable advantages and avoid passive situations.
- Opening expansion: You play a diverse repertoire, but deepening your knowledge in key lines—such as some of the declining or less common variations—can provide an edge over your opponents.
Recommendations
- Review your recent games carefully, particularly the losses, to identify recurring strategic mistakes or timing issues.
- Practice solving tactical puzzles daily to maintain and sharpen your combinational vision.
- Study classic games in your favorite openings to deepen your strategic understanding.
- Try to implement a consistent time allocation strategy during games to avoid rushed decisions.
- Consider endgame_study sessions to further improve your conversion skills and technique.
Great job on the checkmate against MATE-7, it was a clean finish! Keep up the steady improvement, and remember that balancing tactical sharpness with positional play will elevate your game.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Azlin Crijayne Callangan | 0W / 2L / 2D | View Games |
| dralejan | 3W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| thebishopfather-inactive | 3W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| mat379 | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| physicsmonstyr | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2513 | 2636 | 2036 | |
| 2024 | 2445 | 2603 | 1832 | |
| 2023 | 2208 | 2253 | 1832 | |
| 2022 | 1831 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7W / 5L / 0D | 11W / 1L / 0D | 83.8 |
| 2024 | 61W / 30L / 4D | 60W / 31L / 5D | 78.9 |
| 2023 | 19W / 7L / 1D | 19W / 7L / 1D | 72.3 |
| 2022 | 4W / 0L / 0D | 4W / 0L / 0D | 63.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Döry Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| QGD: Exchange, 5.Bg5 c6 6.Qc2 g6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Accepted | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Sozin Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Classical Variation, Svenonius Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: Orthodox Defence | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Döry Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Center Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 61.5% |
| Sicilian Defense | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 72.7% |
| Catalan Opening: Closed | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 71.4% |
| Barnes Defense | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 57.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Czech Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Modern | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 5 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |