BacknNotorious: The Bullet Champion with a Dash of Notoriety
Meet BacknNotorious, a chess enthusiast whose journey reads like a rollercoaster ride through the rapid-fire world of bullet chess. With a peak bullet rating soaring to an impressive 2040 in June 2024, BacknNotorious has proven to be a force to be reckoned with when the clocks tick down to mere seconds.
Starting from humble beginnings around a 359 bullet rating, this relentless warrior battled through thousands of games—over 36,000 bullet battles, to be exact—earning nearly 14,000 victorious skirmishes. Sure, there were losses (over 22,000!), but hey, even the greatest legends stumble while learning their moves!
Playing Style: BacknNotorious is no quitter, with an early resignation rate of just 1.93%, preferring to fight until the bitter end. The average game length is a nail-biting 52 moves for wins, and a grueling 63 for losses, meaning stamina is key. This player favors the late-game, enjoying endgames in nearly 66% of matches. Whether wielding the white or black pieces, the win rates hover just under 38%, showcasing balanced skills on either side of the board.
Tactical Tenacity: Notorious for an exceptional comeback rate of 84.41%, this player thrives under pressure, clawing back from losing pieces with a respectable 35% win rate after setbacks. The tilt factor sits at 58—meaning mood swings might occur, but they’re the kind that fuel dramatic comebacks rather than surrender.
When it comes to openings, BacknNotorious keeps opponents guessing, dabbling with everything from the mysterious "Top Secret" opening (possibly a secret weapon, or just experimental) to fiery attacks in the Sicilian McDonnell Attack, boasting a 63% win rate there. The Englund Gambit, often considered dubious by purists, is surprisingly a success story here, with over 57% wins. It’s clear that BacknNotorious loves playing the unexpected and thrives in chaos.
Time is of the Essence: Unsurprisingly, most of BacknNotorious’ action comes in bullet chess, where split-second decisions reign supreme. The player performs best in the early afternoon—1 PM to be exact—with win rates peaking around 43% during those hours. This might be the perfect time to challenge the Notorious one, though beware: they never run out of tricks or time management skills.
Memorable Moments: Amongst thousands of games, BacknNotorious has earned a notorious reputation for winning on time, turning down opponents with both skill and clock mastery. In their most recent bullet victory, they executed a crafty Birds Opening Froms Gambit, squeezing a win on time after a fiery battle that saw queens snatched and pawns storm the board.
Outside bullet chess, BacknNotorious ventures into blitz, rapid, and daily chess with mixed success, peaking at an 1281 blitz rating and a 1194 rapid rating. But make no mistake, this player's heart and soul belong to the fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping world of bullet chess.
In short: BacknNotorious is the speedster of the chess battlefield—unpredictable, strategically daring, and occasionally tilting, but always entertaining. Whether you face them in a blitz battle or a frantic bullet clash, expect fireworks, unexpected sacrifices, and maybe... just maybe… that little hint of notoriety.
Overview of Recent Results
You have a strength adjusted win rate of about 47% showing that your performance is fairly balanced against the level of opponents you have faced. However, it appears there has been no rating change in the past month or three months. Over 6 months there is a noticeable rating drop of about 225 points, and trend slopes also suggest your rating has been declining especially over the longer 12-month period.
Let's look at some constructive advice from your recent games to help you improve and regain your confidence.
Key Observations from Recent Games
- Your recent wins often show good tactical awareness, with some wins coming from aggressive openings and attacks like the Alekhine's Defense John Tracy Gambit and the Bishop's Opening.
- In losses, some games ended with checkmate against you fairly early, indicating possible issues finishing defense or dealing with opponent aggressive threats especially in the Italian Game variations.
- You have experimented with a variety of openings including the Italian Game, Petrov's Defense, and some Chess960 games, which shows good variety and learning attitude.
- Time management appears solid in many games but there are moments with large swings in clock times possibly showing some difficulty under time pressure situations or critical moments.
Suggestions for Improvement
- Opening Repertoire: Focus on deepening your understanding of a few key openings rather than many. For example, solidify your knowledge in the Italian Game and the Bishop's Opening where you tend to have repeated games. Knowing common tactical themes and typical plans can help prevent early losses.
- Defense and Endgames: Practice recognizing threats and defending accurately, especially in positions where your king is exposed. Endgame studies will also help converting better positions and resisting pressure.
- Tactical Training: Enhance your calculation skills by solving tactical puzzles daily to better spot combinations that you successfully found in your wins and avoid sharp traps.
- Analyze Your Mistakes: Review your losing games and identify turning points. This can help you understand common mistakes such as hanging pieces or misjudging attacks.
- Consistency & Patience: Give yourself time to progress. The past six months show a rating decline — a focused, steady approach often results in a better long-term improvement than trying many unplanned strategies.
- Time Management: Practice managing your clock better in critical moments. Avoid rushing moves that lead to blunders especially in complex positions.
Next Steps
To summarize, try to:
- Focus on improving your opening knowledge and sticking to a smaller set of reliable openings.
- Work on defense and managing threats better to reduce early checkmate losses.
- Use tactical puzzles and endgame practice to sharpen your calculation and finishing skills.
- Analyze your games with emphasis on critical mistakes and learn from them.
Keep steadily practicing and reviewing your play. Improvement is a process and your recent wins show you have good tactical potential to build on.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| apopoque | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| sinko93 | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| rubyrentpg | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| kingratfreak | 4W / 2L / 0D | |
| moshesharvit36 | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| huyyypoi11 | 2W / 2L / 0D | |
| karol-fet | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| climbingjaguar1 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| ebrahim-yemen-10 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| copperfield1 | 1W / 3L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1_hugh_1 | 1552W / 3824L / 143D | |
| bettrthanuboi | 1177W / 1074L / 49D | |
| sjakkongen09 | 54W / 867L / 4D | |
| chess_970 | 123W / 272L / 22D | |
| backbutnotback | 118W / 216L / 7D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1511 | 1324 | 979 | 949 |
| 2024 | 1581 | 1114 | 1015 | 1042 |
| 2023 | 1654 | 1039 | 1112 | 853 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 931W / 1230L / 42D | 981W / 1188L / 47D | 60.0 |
| 2024 | 4497W / 7252L / 289D | 4606W / 7136L / 295D | 62.7 |
| 2023 | 5546W / 9913L / 304D | 5643W / 9941L / 317D | 57.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 5759 | 2194 | 3441 | 124 | 38.1% |
| Amar Gambit | 5279 | 2026 | 3147 | 106 | 38.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 3328 | 1143 | 2119 | 66 | 34.3% |
| Barnes Defense | 2907 | 1144 | 1704 | 59 | 39.4% |
| French Defense | 2885 | 1025 | 1815 | 45 | 35.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 2586 | 969 | 1567 | 50 | 37.5% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 2522 | 974 | 1510 | 38 | 38.6% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 2514 | 905 | 1558 | 51 | 36.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 1798 | 729 | 1032 | 37 | 40.5% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 1372 | 498 | 855 | 19 | 36.3% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 628 | 229 | 383 | 16 | 36.5% |
| Unknown | 618 | 351 | 265 | 2 | 56.8% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 429 | 189 | 228 | 12 | 44.1% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 425 | 168 | 246 | 11 | 39.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 345 | 161 | 170 | 14 | 46.7% |
| Amar Gambit | 321 | 120 | 188 | 13 | 37.4% |
| Barnes Defense | 264 | 129 | 134 | 1 | 48.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 262 | 95 | 153 | 14 | 36.3% |
| Amazon Attack | 257 | 96 | 149 | 12 | 37.4% |
| Elephant Gambit | 252 | 99 | 146 | 7 | 39.3% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 172 | 13 | 155 | 4 | 7.6% |
| Unknown Opening* | 75 | 9 | 63 | 3 | 12.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 43 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 42 | 3 | 39 | 0 | 7.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 33 | 2 | 30 | 1 | 6.1% |
| Australian Defense | 30 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 10.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 18 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 5.6% |
| Bird Opening | 14 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 18.2% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 18.2% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 28 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 35.7% |
| Australian Defense | 27 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 25 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 56.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 23 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 26.1% |
| Barnes Defense | 21 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 42.9% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 50.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 16 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 31.2% |
| Amazon Attack | 14 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Scotch Game | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 38.5% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 46.1% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 52 | 0 |
| Losing | 58 | 1 |