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B4L24

Playing Since: 2019-07-24 (Inactive)

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Blitz: 2009
57W / 35L / 4D
Bullet: 1643
14W / 14L / 2D

Chess Profile: B4L24

Meet B4L24, a dynamic chess enthusiast who has been scratching the 64-square itch since at least 2019. With a flair for both blitz and bullet formats, this player rides the storm of rapid calculations and lightning-fast tactics like a true digital gladiator.

Rating Rollercoaster & Stats

Starting out in 2019 with a blitz rating just shy of 1900, B4L24 soared to a peak blitz rating of 2009 in September 2021 — a notable milestone that screams "I’m serious about this!" Meanwhile, bullet chess shows a respectable peak of 1770.

In blitz games alone, B4L24 boasts a pretty solid record: 57 wins, 35 losses, and 4 draws. Bullet games tell a tale of balance: an equal number of wins and losses (14 each) with a couple of draws thrown in.

Playing Style & Strengths

If chess were a movie, B4L24’s style would be “The Comeback Kid.” With a striking 84.5% comeback rate and over half the games won even after losing material, they prove that quitting is simply not in their vocabulary. Resignation? Not early on—zero early resignations here! And while they're comfortable steering long games (average moves close to 75 in wins), they bait opponents into long endgames where their prowess shines.

White pieces enjoy a slim edge with a 57.8% win rate, but Black isn’t far behind at 54.8%. Notably, they relish the twilight hours, showing an almost perfect 100% win rate at 7 AM, 17 PM, 19 PM, and 22 PM — that’s some serious owl or morning lark magic!

Openings & Quirks

While the exact openings remain a "Top Secret" operation, B4L24’s performance reveals a solid approach with nearly 60% wins in blitz and steady results in bullet. They might just be the James Bond of chess openings – classy, mysterious, and a little unpredictable.

Rivalries and Records

Facing off against various opponents, B4L24 holds a fascinating patchwork of win rates — dominating some players with a perfect 100%, while others remain a tougher nut to crack. Their most frequent sparring partner? hrlyqnn1, with a respectable 33.3% win rate. Everyone creates their own legends on the parallel universe of chess.com.

Highlight Reel

One of the most recent masterpieces: a well-earned checkmate against a near-2000-rated player on September 11, 2021. A carefully crafted Nimzo-Indian Defense evolved into a beautiful tactical ballet culminating in a victory that even the grandmasters would nod approvingly at.

Final Move

B4L24 stands as a worthy opponent, blending solid technique with uncompromising grit and a penchant for thrilling battles. Whether speeding through bullet rounds or savoring the blistering pace of blitz, this player proves that chess is as much about resilience as strategy. So if you cross paths with B4L24 on the virtual battlefield, buckle up: a fight awaits!


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Game Review and Feedback for B4L24

Great job on your recent games! You showed strong understanding of key opening principles and demonstrated good tactical awareness leading into the middlegame.

Strengths

  • Opening Preparation: You consistently employed solid openings such as the Nimzo-Indian and Queen’s Gambit Declined. Developing pieces quickly and castling early gave you good king safety and control over the center.
  • Active Piece Play: You developed your pieces to strong, central squares, often challenging opponent’s control. Moves like Re1, Bf4, and well-timed pawn pushes showed clear intent to push for an advantage.
  • Endgame Technique: You demonstrated good technique converting an endgame advantage, especially in pawn promotion races and king activity, e.g., advancing passed pawns effectively.

Areas for Improvement

  • Calculation Under Pressure: In some sharp tactical sequences, a few inaccuracies allowed your opponent counterplay or regained material. Spending a bit more time on critical moves, especially during exchanges, can help improve accuracy.
  • Handling Opponent's Counter-Attack: When opponents launched aggressive maneuvers like ...Ng4 or pressure against your center, reinforcing your defense carefully can reduce chances for sudden surprises.
  • Pawn Structure: Be mindful of pawn breaks and exchanges that may weaken your structure or concede key squares. Planning pawn pushes with a long-term view can strengthen your position.

Next Steps

  1. Review critical moments where tactics could have been calculated more precisely.
  2. Study common themes in Nimzo-Indian and Queen’s Gambit Declined middlegames, focusing on center control and piece exchanges.
  3. Practice endgame scenarios with passed pawns and king activity to further convert advantages confidently.

Keep up the consistent effort! Your solid foundation will continue to improve with focused study and practice.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Marie Antoinette San Diego 4W / 8L / 0D
besmirh 1W / 0L / 0D
chessomori 1W / 0L / 0D
edixonbarrios 1W / 0L / 0D
shailhada 1W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2021 1643 2009
2020 1682 1846
2019 1505 1886
Rating by Year20192020202120091505YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2021 6W / 3L / 0D 7W / 2L / 1D 77.9
2020 2W / 6L / 1D 6W / 3L / 1D 78.6
2019 29W / 15L / 2D 21W / 20L / 1D 84.4

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Australian Defense 8 5 2 1 62.5%
French Defense 8 5 2 1 62.5%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 7 5 1 1 71.4%
King's Indian Defense 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 4 3 1 0 75.0%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Bogo-Indian Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Nimzo-Indian Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Closed Bernstein Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Australian Defense 3 1 1 1 33.3%
Barnes Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
French Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Amazon Attack 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bird Opening 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 8
Losing 5 0