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BabyyGroot

Playing Since: 2024-12-15 (Active)

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Rapid: 2040
5W / 0L / 0D
Blitz: 2659
1036W / 835L / 146D
Bullet: 2591
625W / 457L / 35D

Profile Summary: BabyyGroot

Meet BabyyGroot, the chess player who rockets through the ranks faster than you can say "checkmate"! Rising from a modest blitz rating of just over 1000 in late 2024, BabyyGroot has exploded onto the scene with a peak blitz rating nearing 2700 as of April 2025—a level that many grandmasters would envy. Whether in the blink-and-you-miss-it bullet format or the slightly more composed rapid games, BabyyGroot’s laser-sharp tactics and ironclad endgame skills illuminate every board.

Playing Style & Strengths

With an impressive early resignation rate of just ~6%, BabyyGroot doesn’t give up easily, showing remarkable resilience and a penchant for comebacks — boasting a nearly 79% comeback rate and maintaining a 53% win rate even after losing a piece. Average wins and losses last about 79 moves each, reflecting deep strategic endurance and battling spirit. White or Black, BabyyGroot consistently maintains a winning edge, with win rates just over 54% as White and nearly 56% as Black.

Known for an endgame wizardry that surfaces in 80% of their games, BabyyGroot is the type to grind opponents down patiently rather than flash fancy opening tricks. But don’t be fooled—this Groot can spring tactical surprises and capitalize on openings like the notoriously tricky Caro-Kann Defense Gurgenidze Counterattack, where they boast a near 70% win rate.

Knockout Stats & Memorable Matches

With over 1,600 blitz games played in recent months and a win record that's about 58%, BabyyGroot's journey has been anything but boring. Whether tearing through bullet games with a 2648 max rating or dominating rapid chess with a spotless 5-0 record at 2040 rating, this player's consistency is staggering.

Their latest recorded win was a fierce battle in a King’s Indian Defense: Samisch Variation, forcing the opponent to resign after a tense 48-move duel. But as with all great warriors, BabyyGroot has faced defeats—the most recent a nail-biter lost on time in a Caro-Kann Advance Variation, reminding us even the mightiest tree has its moments in the wind.

Opponent Records & Social Sphere

BabyyGroot is no stranger to fierce rivalries, having faced some opponents more than 25 times each. The player maintains a friendly but competitive edge with familiar foes like eurus_2004 and allexo, keeping win rates and losses in a healthy balance. Interestingly, BabyyGroot exhibits a bit of a softer spot for “Top Secret” openings, which remain their secret weapon across time controls.

When to Catch BabyyGroot Playing

Evidence suggests BabyyGroot is most dangerous during the wee hours, with their best recorded play time at exactly 1:00 AM, crushing opponents with an 83% win rate then. They’re also quite a nocturnal competitor, so take care if you catch a late-night challenge—sleep deprivation won't save you!

Fun Fact

Despite the intimidating rating and solid results, BabyyGroot's username evokes a lovable, sprouting hero who might just say “I am Groot” — but when it comes to chess, this Groot's moves speak louder than words!


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Coach Chesswick

Hi BabyyGroot 👋

Your recent games show why you are already a high-level blitz player – lots of clean victories, accurate tactical shots and excellent instincts in sharp middlegames. A few recurring patterns in the losses, however, are holding you back from the next jump. Below is a quick balance sheet and an action plan.

What you are doing really well

  • Initiative-first mindset. In most wins you seize space quickly (e.g. the Giuoco Pianissimo vs pochochino: 9 b4!, 10 a4!) and keep the opponent on the back foot until the clock finishes them off.
  • Tactical vision. Exchanges such as 34.Rxf6!! in the Caro-Kann win show you spot forcing sequences even in time trouble.
  • Clock handling under pressure. Your move cadence stays steady around 3–4 seconds; when the opponent’s clock dips under 10 s you keep the position complex and let the flag do the work.

Patterns that cost you games

  • Premature central pawn thrusts in the Sicilian. Both recent B40/B22 losses feature an early e5 or c3/d4 break leaving e-/d-pawns loose. One critical moment:


    After 6…Qxe5+ you are simply a pawn down with no compensation.
  • Over-aggressive kingside pawn pushes in the Caro-Kann. …g6/…h5/…Rg8 looks scary but the h-file holes let White crash through (checkmate vs siansell). In blitz that plan works only if you calculate every tactic; otherwise keep the pawn shield intact.
  • Time losses in completely winning positions. The Alapin vs lipauska3 ended on time with +9 according to engine. You sometimes look for “mate in 1” when any simple conversion does the job.

Targeted training plan

  1. Patch the Sicilian repertoire.
    • Against …e6  (Taimanov/Kan/B40)  replace 5.e5 with 5.Nc3 (main line) or 5.Nb5!? only after 4…a6 has been played.
    • Spend 30 min on the Qa5+ sideline: know why 6…Qxe5+ is possible and how to avoid it (6.Be2!?)
  2. Caro-Kann safety drills.
    • If you choose the Botvinnik setup (…g6/…h5/…Rg8) run it through Lichess Cloud/Chess.com Explorer and note the traps on moves 8-15.
    • Play ten 15 + 10 games using a classical Caro (…Bf5, …e6, …Nd7) to feel solid structures again.
  3. Conversion speed.
    • Weekly 50-position “winning technique” puzzle set (engine +6 to +10 evaluations).
    • Force yourself to win a +5 position in under 20 seconds on Puzzle Rush; repeat until comfortable.
  4. Structured session review.
    • Immediately after a blitz set, tag every critical moment with “blunder”, “nice”, or “clock”. A 10-minute self-review beats a random engine run-through.

Numbers snapshot

Peak blitz rating: 2681 (2025-04-23)
Activity trends:

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Final thought

At ~2600 blitz you already outplay most opponents tactically. Shoring up the two or three opening lines that give you trouble and adding a “convert fast” habit will push you into the 2700 bracket without changing your overall style. Keep attacking!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
hobietrizzle 1W / 0L / 0D View
divljasvinja14 0W / 1L / 0D View
evgeniybratsk 0W / 0L / 1D View
BuGMonster 16W / 11L / 0D View
hiwa2110 1W / 0L / 0D View
antonchigurh13 1W / 0L / 0D View
macsimilushin 1W / 0L / 0D View
rubi2211 0W / 1L / 0D View
Harold Wanyama 1W / 0L / 0D View
tapinshwehtee 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
eurus_2004 19W / 8L / 2D View Games
allexo 14W / 11L / 2D View Games
BuGMonster 16W / 11L / 0D View Games
idiot-in-disguise 8W / 9L / 1D View Games
yannissimmo 14W / 3L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2624 2492 2040
2024 2435 2504
Rating by Year2024202526242435YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 495W / 413L / 58D 518W / 391L / 62D 87.9
2024 198W / 105L / 10D 184W / 104L / 7D 59.9

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 357 220 115 22 61.6%
Unknown 161 110 50 1 68.3%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 67 34 27 6 50.8%
French Defense 62 34 22 6 54.8%
Amazon Attack 56 22 29 5 39.3%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 55 19 35 1 34.5%
Slav Defense 52 25 24 3 48.1%
Amar Gambit 48 30 15 3 62.5%
Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit 46 18 25 3 39.1%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 40 21 16 3 52.5%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 328 206 112 10 62.8%
Caro-Kann Defense 137 85 48 4 62.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 39 20 17 2 51.3%
Modern Defense 31 15 14 2 48.4%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 29 15 14 0 51.7%
Dutch Defense 27 13 13 1 48.1%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 20 13 6 1 65.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation 18 13 5 0 72.2%
Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation 15 9 5 1 60.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 13 3 8 2 23.1%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
QGD: Ragozin 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Australian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 14 1
Losing 12 0
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