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B4rtu1

Playing Since: 2023-06-16 (Active)

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Rapid: 1689
3406W / 3291L / 237D
Blitz: 586
217W / 231L / 4D
Bullet: 989
158W / 146L / 4D

Profile: B4rtu1 – The Chessboard Biologist

In the vast ecosystem of online chess, B4rtu1 takes on the role of a master strategist and accidental biologist. Much like a cell dividing and conquering new territories, B4rtu1’s rating history shows a rapid evolution: starting from a modest rating of 182 in 2023, mutating to a peak of 1589 in 2024, and settling around a healthy 1385 in 2025. Clearly, the learning process never stops—and B4rtu1’s games reflect a chess DNA that adapts with every match.

A Rapid Rise Through the Ranks

With over 3,700 rapid games played and close to an even split between wins (1395) and losses (1293), B4rtu1 demonstrates both resilience and a knack for tactical comebacks. Their comeback rate clocks an impressive 73.28%, proving that like DNA repair enzymes, they fix their strategic mistakes on the fly. Plus, with a “win rate after losing a piece” at a flawless 100%, B4rtu1 might as well be the mitochondria of the chessboard—small but powerfully persistent.

Opening Gambits – The Genetic Code

B4rtu1 treats their openings like genes in a chromosome—fine-tuning and adapting their repertoire. In rapid games, they flourish using the Philidor Defense with a striking 70% win rate, a real powerhouse akin to a dominant allele. Other favored strategies include the King's Pawn Opening (~66% win rate) and the Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops, where they execute moves with evolutionary precision. Blitz and Bullet formats show similar diversity, but with a dash of unpredictability—evidence of a player who’s both pent-up energy and methodical tempo controls.

Playing Style – Slow and Steady, with Strategic Mutation

B4rtu1's matches often last long enough to inspire a cell cycle analogy, averaging around 59 moves per win and over 75 moves per loss—clearly a player who likes to cultivate every opportunity rather than rushing into apoptosis. Their endgame frequency stands at a hearty 69.33%, proving an affinity for complex, late-game "cellular decisions" that require both patience and sharpness.

The Psychological Genome

Like any living organism, B4rtu1 shows some vulnerability to “tilt” with a factor of 13, but the overall profile suggests a stable mental microenvironment. Early resignation is rare (only 1.39%), signaling grit and a fighting spirit. Win rates are slightly more favorable as White (52.56%) indicating a strong first-move advantage grasped well by this player’s discerning synapses.

Social & Competitive Interactions

B4rtu1 is no stranger to the diversity of opponents in their chess habitat. With over 30 bouts against a favorite prey, theebugra, and specialized win rates against a wide gallery of adversaries, this player’s adaptability resembles evolutionary fitness. Encounters vary from total predator dominance at 100% to some thorny rivalries keeping the genetic pool dynamic.

Fun Fact

When not catalyzing complex endgames, B4rtu1 might be the world’s first player whose username sounds like a secret code for a mysterious enzyme that “breaks down” opponent's hopes – or a clever pion move disguised in alphanumeric fashion.

In all, B4rtu1 is a fascinating study in chess biodiversity: part scientist, part gladiator, all organism of the infinite chess biosphere.


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Coach Chesswick

Hi B4rtu1! Here’s some personalized feedback based on your recent rapid games.

What you’re already doing well

  • Tactical vision – In the win against cefinz you spotted 16.Nxb5 and the follow-up fork 17.Nc7+, collecting an exchange and a pawn. Nice use of a double attack!

  • Activity over material – You often sacrifice pawns (e.g. the Advance Caro-Kann and Scandinavian games) to open files and seize space. This keeps the initiative on your side.
  • Fighting spirit – Even when your positions are messy you keep looking for chances, and several opponents flagged or resigned under pressure.

Recurring issues to address

  1. Early flank pawn pushes (h- and g-pawns)
    • They work when you already have a lead in development, but in several losses (e.g. vs 444_viveros) they created holes around your king.
    • Guideline: launch a pawn storm only after your king is safe (castled) and at least two pieces support the advance.
  2. Development lag & unsafe kings
    • Against the King’s Gambit (loss to 98jerry) you played …h6, …Qg6, …f5 and delayed castling; the open g-file later doomed your king.
    • Rule of thumb: by move 10 you should aim to have both knights, both bishops, and castling completed in most main-line openings.
  3. Endgame conversion
    • Two defeats were pure endgames: one on time (vs grumpy_vanio) and one where a rook+rook ending collapsed.
    • Study basic rook endings (Lucena, Philidor) and pawn races. Knowing when to simplify versus keep pieces will save you rating points.
  4. Clock management
    • Four of the eight losses were flagged or abandoned with playable positions.
    • Try the habit “move-evaluate”, spending < 15 s in the opening, 15-45 s for critical middlegame moves, and banking a reserve of ≥1 min for late endgames.

Opening suggestions

With White: Your Advance Caro-Kann (3.e5) scores well. Consider adding the simple London-style set-up (d4-Bf4-e3-Nf3-c3) as a solid alternative when you want calmer play.
With Black: Against 1.e4 you mix …c6 and …e5. Pick one main defence and study 10-15 model games so you know the key pawn breaks and typical tactics. The early …h6 idea in the Italian/KG can often be replaced by …Be7 or …Bc5 with faster castling.

Study plan for the next two weeks

DayTaskTime
Mon / Thu10 tactical puzzles focused on forks & discovered attacks (Fork)20 min
Tue / FriReview one of your own games without an engine; annotate critical moments30 min
WedWatch one short model game in your chosen opening, play it vs. computer25 min
WeekendPlay two 15 | 10 games focusing on time discipline; analyze immediately90 min

Motivation snapshot

Your current peak rapid rating: 1589 (2024-12-15). Keep an eye on your trend here:

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will reveal when you play your sharpest chess.

Key take-aways

  • Secure your king before launching pawn storms.
  • Streamline development—no stranded rooks in the corners!
  • Drill a handful of rook-and-pawn endings; they occur constantly at your rating level.
  • The clock is a piece—treat it with respect.

Stay curious, enjoy the process, and good luck pushing those pawns—at the right moment!



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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1007 550 1627
2024 560 1495
2023 414 643
Rating by Year2023202420251627414YearRatingBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1455W / 1294L / 91D 1272W / 1469L / 97D 72.9
2024 282W / 201L / 9D 258W / 227L / 7D 64.7
2023 98W / 88L / 11D 106W / 89L / 13D 60.8

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 770 415 336 19 53.9%
Barnes Defense 316 150 157 9 47.5%
Amazon Attack 298 148 138 12 49.7%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 297 118 171 8 39.7%
Scandinavian Defense 280 137 129 14 48.9%
Amar Gambit 215 105 103 7 48.8%
French Defense 208 98 102 8 47.1%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 205 123 76 6 60.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 198 105 87 6 53.0%
Philidor Defense 195 127 64 4 65.1%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Australian Defense 64 28 34 2 43.8%
French Defense 43 25 18 0 58.1%
French Defense: Classical Variation, Svenonius Variation 19 9 10 0 47.4%
Amar Gambit 13 5 7 1 38.5%
QGA: 3.e3 c5 13 10 3 0 76.9%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 13 8 5 0 61.5%
QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 11 6 5 0 54.5%
French Defense: Advance Variation 10 5 5 0 50.0%
Slav Defense 9 6 3 0 66.7%
Amazon Attack 8 1 7 0 12.5%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Defense 96 47 48 1 49.0%
Amar Gambit 62 26 36 0 41.9%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 58 35 22 1 60.3%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 34 15 18 1 44.1%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation 24 14 10 0 58.3%
Amazon Attack 18 9 9 0 50.0%
Four Knights Game 18 11 7 0 61.1%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 15 5 10 0 33.3%
Australian Defense 13 4 9 0 30.8%
Three Knights Opening 10 8 2 0 80.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 17 0
Losing 23 4
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