Meet BIG_Pirate
With a handle like BIG_Pirate, you would expect a player who loves plunder, and this National Master has plundered thousands of online points. He is most at home in bullet chess, where he can flag, sacrifice, and occasionally sink his own ship, all within seconds. His favorite weapons include the Réti Opening and the Scandinavian Defense, making him one of the most recognizable opening buccaneers on the board.
Bullet Season
BIG_Pirate's kingdom is the fastest time control on the site. His preferred time control is Bullet, and he has played thousands upon thousands of bullet games, winning more than 8,300 of them. He reached a bullet peak of 2610 (2024-12-28), and his longest winning streak was a devastating 34 games in a row. When the flag is low, he becomes even more dangerous, and his 54.5% White win rate tells the story of a player who enjoys the last-second raid.
The Opening Treasure Chest
BIG_Pirate often opens with 1.Nf3 and drifts into Réti and English positions. But his most loyal sword is the Scandinavian Defense, which he has played more than 3,000 times in bullet alone. When he has White, he happily marches into the Poisoned Pawn Variation and has scored around 56% in that line. Not every adventure works, though: his record against the Amar Gambit proves that even pirates walk the plank sometimes.
Friendly Rivals
BIG_Pirate has built a tight circle of online rivals. The most intense battle is with HumbleSpaceMan, who has faced him 97 times. The score is dead even: 47 wins, 47 losses, and 3 draws. A more favorable matchup is against Mark Kotliar, where BIG_Pirate holds a 35 to 25 edge in 63 games. Add ninjaweasel to the mix, and you have a proper pirate fleet of recurring opponents.
Under the Hood
The numbers say he is stubborn in the best way. He has an 82.4% comeback rate and still wins nearly half of his games after losing a piece. He reaches the endgame in about 85% of his games, so the early resign button is not part of his pirate code. His best playing hour is 2 a.m., which means he is either a night pirate or someone who prefers quiet seas. He also wins more than 75% of his Daily games, proving that even a pirate can slow down when the treasure is worth it.