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.
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 |
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 |