Matt Zavortink NM

Matt Zavortink: The National Master Who Plays Like a Chess Ninja

Meet Matt Zavortink, a chess player who wears the title National Master like a badge of honor — or perhaps like a king in his own battlefield. Matt’s journey through the 64 squares is nothing short of impressive, if not a little bit funny when you consider just how seriously he takes the game... except when he doesn’t.

Rating Chronicles

Starting with a Rapid rating that climbed from a humble 1349 in 2016 to a solid 2017 by 2024, Matt has clearly mastered the art of making quick yet thoughtful decisions. His Blitz games are where he really shines, boasting ratings that soared from 2375 in 2016 to a whopping 2602 by 2024, proving that speed chess is his playground. Bullet format? Oh, he’s no slouch either, hitting a peak rating of 2498 and winning about 89% of his bullet games — talk about lightning-fast reflexes!

Win-Loss-Draw Tango

Across various formats, Matt’s winning record reads like a chess fairy tale:

• Rapid: 40 wins, 10 losses, 11 draws
• Blitz: 1954 wins out of 3151 games! That’s commitment.
• Bullet: 663 wins and a fearless attitude with only 69 losses.
• Daily: A respectable 107 wins against 21 losses.

Opening Strategy: Top Secret

Matt doesn’t reveal much about his opening repertoire — it's literally “Top Secret”. But with win rates ranging from 62% in Blitz to a jaw-dropping 89% in Bullet, it’s safe to say his opponents barely know what hit them before the middlegame drama unfolds.

Streaks and Style

Hold on to your pawns! Matt’s longest winning streak clocks in at an astonishing 52 games. Currently riding a wave of 3 consecutive wins, he seems to be channeling his inner Bobby Fischer — or maybe just really, really lucky.

With a psychological tilt factor of 7, he’s no stranger to the emotional rollercoaster of chess but bounces back stronger thanks to a 77.97% comeback rate after setbacks. Plus, if Matt loses a piece, opponents better watch out — he wins 96% of such games. Always the comeback kid!

Playing Habits & Quirks

Matt averages about 66 moves to a win and 72 moves to a loss, suggesting he enjoys a good... well, chess marathon. His preference for playing white seems justified with a win rate of over 70%, and even with black, he manages more than 65% wins.

He’s also not quick to resign early — with a low early resignation rate of 4.04%, Matt fights for every pawn and knight like it’s the last cookie in the jar.

The Opponent Chronicles

Known for decimating familiar foes, Matt holds perfect or near-perfect records against almost every recent opponent, including a 100% win rate against players like secretguy55 and dacf2905. However, even a National Master has mortal enemies; frankshar and algeriano22 remain his Kryptonite, holding strong with zero wins against Matt.

When Does Matt Play?

If you want to catch Matt at his peak, tune in mostly between 9 AM and 7 PM, with near-perfect winning hours at 9 AM (84%), 10 AM (78%), and strikingly a perfect 12 PM and 1 PM (100%). Weekends aren’t too shabby either with solid win rates hovering around the 70% mark.

Final Thoughts

Matt Zavortink is a player who doesn't just play to win — he plays for the art, the thrill, and the sheer joy of baffling his opponents. A National Master who blends tactical brilliance with a fighting spirit, Matt proves that chess is as much about heart as it is about calculation.

So next time you’re facing Matt, prepare for an intense, strategic showdown — and maybe, just maybe, a few unexpected laughs along the way.