Overview
blackevilplague is a blitz-first grinder who thrives in messy middlegames and marathon endgames. Fast, hungry for complications, and fond of dramatic comebacks—this player turns time pressure into spectacle and sometimes into heartbreak for opponents. Expect lots of blitz action and plenty of flair.
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Style: tactical scrapper with high endgame frequency and strong comeback instincts
- Peak blitz performance: 2278 (2025-05-30)
- Rating trend (blitz):
Playing Style & Strengths
blackevilplague loves complex positions that reward tactical vision and stubborn defense. Games often go long — wins and losses both average well over 70 moves — so patience and technique pay off here. They are especially dangerous when a comeback is on the table.
- Endgame frequency: high — many games reach late stages
- Comeback rate: excellent (often flips losing positions)
- Tactical resilience: solid win-rate after losing material
- Quirk: tilt factor 14 — competitive and colorful under pressure
Openings & Repertoire
An eclectic but battle-tested toolkit. Barnes and Scandinavian flavors show up often, with Caro-Kann and Australian Defense as dependable options. Expect pragmatic choices rather than theoretical duels.
- Frequent choices: Barnes Defense, Australian Defense, Scandinavian Defense, Caro-Kann Defense
- Notable tendencies: likes offbeat lines that invite complications and practical problems for opponents
Rivalries & Notable Opponents
blackevilplague has faced many repeat opponents—some matchups are friendly feuds, others are barn-burners. These recurring opponents form the backbone of memorable sessions.
- Most-played opponents: huertasphil, notderekfisher, saltybroccoli, palinos, danielsoto1997
- Head-to-head notes: palinos is a favorable matchup; huertasphil has been a tougher rival
- Sample decisive clash: View Decisive Game
Streaks, Quirks & Fun Stats
A few tidy stats for the curious: long streaks exist in both directions, and this player generally fights until the end rather than throwing in the towel.
- Longest winning streak: 13 games
- Longest losing streak: 14 games
- Average decisive game length: ~70+ moves
- Early resignation rate: under 1% — usually plays on
Sample Game (replay)
Short illustrative blitz sequence showing typical opening and early middlegame tension. Replay in the viewer:
Placeholders & Explore
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- Peak ratings shortcut: 2278 (2025-05-30)
- Check a frequent rival: palinos
Final Note
blackevilplague is the kind of opponent who makes you laugh, rage, and learn in equal measure. Bring coffee, patience, and a sharp clock—you’ll need all three.