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BerserkWerewolf GM

Playing Since: 2024-08-25 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟

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Blitz: 3210
654W / 290L / 83D
Bullet: 3132
199W / 107L / 10D

About BerserkWerewolf

BerserkWerewolf is a formidable Grandmaster known for his extraordinary prowess in fast-paced chess formats, particularly blitz and bullet. With a peak blitz rating of 3200 and a bullet high of 3155 achieved as recently as mid-2025, he is a force to be reckoned with on the virtual chessboard.

Playing Style & Strengths

True to his username, BerserkWerewolf brings ferocity and relentless energy to his games. He thrives in the lightning-fast bullet time control, where his strategic acumen and tactical sharpness shine. His style is characterized by:

  • Exceptional Endgame Skill - Demonstrates an impressive frequency of endgames, capitalizing on subtle advantages with precise technique.
  • Remarkable Tactical Resilience - Boasts a comeback rate over 88%, showing he rarely gives up and excels at turning tables after losing material.
  • Average games tend to last around 91 moves when winning, reflecting patience and depth in his play.

Favorite Openings

BerserkWerewolf shows a fondness for flexible and somewhat offbeat openings, often favoring systems that enable dynamic play and complexity:

  • Blitz: Nimzo-Larsen Attack (including Modern Variation), Reti with King's Indian Attack, and various setups in the Zukertort and English openings — with win rates often exceeding 65% and a perfect 100% in classic Nimzo-Larsen Attack games.
  • Bullet: Nimzo-Larsen variations continue to impress, alongside the Old Benoni Defense and Benoni Defense's Old Benoni variation, where he scores outstanding win rates above 70%.

Impressive Records & Rivalries

With over 600+ wins combined in blitz and bullet formats, BerserkWerewolf has built a remarkable competitive legacy. Notably:

  • He holds dominant records against many opponents, including perfect win scores against players like gangster_h, primussanguisseptimus, and sofaceindisguise.
  • Has battled chess giants like Magnus Carlsen multiple times, albeit with a challenging score of 3 wins, 10 losses, and 4 draws — proof of BerserkWerewolf's fearless approach against the best.
  • Known for massive winning streaks with a longest run of 17 consecutive victories, and currently on a streak of 6 wins as of the latest data.

Psychology & Play Habits

BerserkWerewolf is the ultimate professional with zero early resignations — he fights until the end. His playing mood is most lethal in the early morning to late evening hours, with peak performance around 10 AM and strong winning chances on Mondays and Fridays.

He exhibits a low tilt factor of 10, indicating resilience and excellent psychological control under pressure, making him tough to shake even in bullet chaos.

Summary

In short, BerserkWerewolf is a grandmaster who dominates with a blend of strategic depth, tactical flair, and fighting spirit. Whether blitz or bullet, he is always ready to howl at the moon — or just the chess clock — with speedy, sharp play that keeps fans and foes on edge.


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Overall Performance Insight

BerserkWerewolf, your recent games show solid bullet chess skills reflected in a strength-adjusted win rate of approximately 66%. Despite a recent slight dip in rating (-18 in the last month), your overall trajectory over 3 and 6 months (+34 and +32) indicates consistent progress and improvement. The data suggests good resilience and potential for further growth.

Opening Choices and Effectiveness

You frequently employ dynamic openings such as the Englund Gambit and various King's Pawn or Queen's Pawn structures. Here's some feedback on your opening play:

  • Englund Gambit Variations: This aggressive opening suits bullet well but requires precise handling. Your games show you are comfortable in these lines, but be mindful of transitions into the middle game where opponents capitalize on structural weaknesses.
  • Modern and Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attacks: Your use of hypermodern openings shows creativity. In some games, you successfully leveraged early initiative with strong tactical shots that pressured opponents effectively.
  • Areas to Improve: Occasionally, your pawn structure gave opponents counterplay, especially in positions where the center became unstable. Focus on maintaining a solid pawn center while advancing active piece play.

Time Management

Bullet games demand quick decision-making. You won some games on time, showcasing strong speed. However, a few losses were also due to time pressure on your side:

  • Practice prioritizing critical moments to allocate more time, reserving quicker moves for forcing or straightforward positions.
  • Try to build a repertoire of quick-to-play moves in your favorite openings and typical middlegame patterns to save precious seconds.

Endgame Technique

Your wins often included successful endgame conversions, suggesting good technique in simplified positions. Consider:

  • Deepening your knowledge of key endgame principles, especially king activity and pawn promotion tactics.
  • Training practical endgames under time pressure to strengthen confidence in converting advantages quickly.

Improvement Suggestions

  • Analyze losses: Review games lost on time or positional understanding to identify moments where quicker evaluation or alternative moves could improve chances.
  • Opening refinement: While aggressive openings suit your style, experiment with solidifying certain lines to reduce opponent counterplay.
  • Mixed training: Complement bullet practice with some rapid or classical games, helping improve calculation depth and positional awareness.
  • Focus on tactical motifs: Your openings create rich tactical opportunities—sharpen your pattern recognition to capitalize fully.

Keep Up the Great Work!

Your steady upward trend over multiple months confirms your commitment and talent. Keep building on your strengths, fine-tuning your time use, and reinforcing solid structures when possible. Your passion for the game and adaptability will sure bring further successes.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Konstantin Kornienko 20W / 70L / 0D View Games
Dmitry Andreikin 11W / 16L / 8D View Games
Daniel Naroditsky 7W / 17L / 2D View Games
Parham Maghsoodloo 8W / 16L / 2D View Games
Manu David 17W / 4L / 2D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 3132 3210
2024 3103 3150
Rating by Year2024202532103103YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 216W / 117L / 24D 187W / 136L / 32D 100.9
2024 244W / 70L / 11D 210W / 81L / 27D 95.8

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Döry Defense 54 38 13 3 70.4%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 54 36 14 4 66.7%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 49 36 10 3 73.5%
East Indian Defense 44 35 8 1 79.5%
Queen's Pawn Game: Torre Attack 38 26 10 2 68.4%
Petrov's Defense 29 18 11 0 62.1%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 27 20 5 2 74.1%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation 23 13 7 3 56.5%
Alekhine Defense 21 15 5 1 71.4%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 20 14 4 2 70.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Australian Defense 29 12 15 2 41.4%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 24 17 7 0 70.8%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 24 12 12 0 50.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 17 14 3 0 82.3%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 15 11 4 0 73.3%
Amar Gambit 12 6 5 1 50.0%
King's Indian Attack 11 4 7 0 36.4%
Döry Defense 10 9 1 0 90.0%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 9 7 2 0 77.8%
East Indian Defense 8 2 6 0 25.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 17 1
Losing 10 0
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