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BacknNotorious

Playing Since: 2023-03-02 (Active)

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Daily: 817
11W / 62L / 3D
Rapid: 979
80W / 129L / 8D
Blitz: 1014
1631W / 2129L / 142D
Bullet: 1511
17015W / 28407L / 895D

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.


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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
Rating by Year2023202420251654853YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

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