Black-Shadow: The Night Owl FIDE Master
Black-Shadow is a FIDE Master who has earned the title from FIDE, but the online chess world knows this handle as a relentless speed chess warrior. Their preferred time control is bullet, and the stats back that up with over 2,000 bullet games and a peak bullet rating of 2801 (2026-09-25). In blitz, Black-Shadow reached 2773 (2026-02-13), and even rapid play shows a solid ceiling above 2200. Since late 2023, this player has piled up more than 6,100 rated games, making volume itself part of the identity.
The Grind Behind the Title
Black-Shadow entered the online scene in late 2023 near the 2000 mark and climbed quickly through sheer persistence. By 2025 the handle was consistently sitting above 2500 in blitz, and in 2026 the bullet rating touched 2801. The rating chart shows a player who improves by accepting thousands of battles rather than dodging tough opposition.
Opening Repertoire
Black-Shadow almost always opens with 1.e4, which creates a steady diet of sharp, open positions. The Sicilian Defense is the most common battlefield by far, appearing in hundreds of games in both bullet and blitz. As White, Black-Shadow also faces the Caro-Kann Defense, the Scandinavian Defense, and the French Defense with clear attacking intentions. As Black, the repertoire is just as fearless, featuring the Sicilian Dragon, the Yugoslav Attack, and even the chaotic Blackburne Shilling Gambit.
Fierce Rivalries
No online rival has faced Black-Shadow more often than robert1993chess1993. The two have played 91 rated battles, with Black-Shadow winning 54 of them. Other regular opponents include ntmh281, jackwiishere, and titpro, all of whom have helped shape this player's fighting style through endless rematches.
A Comeback Artist
The numbers paint a clear picture of someone who never surrenders. Black-Shadow has a comeback rate of 90.5 percent, a longest winning streak of 17 games, and a win rate of 48.2 percent even after losing a piece. The handle is also a true night owl, with the best results arriving in the early morning hours. When the clock is low and the position is messy, Black-Shadow is exactly where they want to be.