Zoltan Becskei - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Zoltan Becskei, a chess force to be reckoned with and a proud bearer of the FIDE Master title. With a blitz rating soaring as high as 2538 and an uncanny knack for stirring up the board, Zoltan’s journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster through the fascinating world of chess.
Blitz Battles and Tactical Triumphs
Zoltan thrives in the lightning-fast arena of blitz chess, having played over 6,000 games with a win rate flirting around 50%. With an average game length stretching over 70 moves for wins, it’s clear that Zoltan isn’t just in it for quick checkmates but for deep strategic duels that test endurance and wit.
Rapid and Daily Duels
Switching gears to rapid and daily formats, Zoltan displays versatility with notable victories and an almost unshakeable tactical awareness. The comeback rate? An impressive 88.31%! Losing a piece might panic others, but for Zoltan, it means the start of a thrilling comeback story—achieving a 100% win rate after losing a piece seems to be their personal motto.
Psychology & Style
Chess is a mental battlefield, and Zoltan’s psychological resilience shows with a tilt factor neatly packed at 9—probably caused by their occasional rapid brewing of caffeine. Their style? A balanced mix of patience and aggression, known for rarely giving up early (early resignation rate just 2.78), and a love for endgame precision that surfaces in nearly 65% of their matches.
Quirks & Quips
Zoltan’s win rate by hour of day peaks intriguingly at 3 AM (a staggering 80%), fueling the theory that their secret arsenal includes midnight snacks and caffeine-fueled inspiration. And when playing white peasants, folks beware—a 53% win rate means Zoltan often grabs the initiative and doesn’t let go lightly.
Fierce Opponents and Friendly Rivalries
Zoltan’s most-played opponent “killer-ghost” has met their match, with a robust 68.42% win rate over 19 encounters. On the flip side, some challengers still keep them on their toes, especially the likes of “adivraz” and “levonathan” who are yet to feel the sting of defeat from Zoltan.
Whether it’s a fierce blitz battle or a casual daily game, Zoltan Becskei’s chess journey is marked by strategic brilliance, resilience, and a bit of night owl magic. Keep an eye on this FM; the board is their playground, and the checkmate is always just a clever move away.
Coach's Feedback for Zoltan Becskei
Hi Zoltan, you've demonstrated solid chess understanding and a good grasp of typical opening principles in your recent games. Here are some strengths and suggestions to help you improve even further:
Strengths
- Opening Knowledge: You play sound openings such as the Sicilian Defense and Caro-Kann with a good sense of development and control over the center. This helps you reach playable middlegame positions consistently.
- Active Piece Play: Moves like Ne5 and timely exchanges show good piece activity and initiative, putting pressure on your opponents.
- Calculation and Tactics: You capitalized well on tactical chances, like the well-executed Nxf6+ forks and piece sacrifices, indicating good pattern recognition.
Areas for Improvement
- Handling Complex Endgames: In some losses, the endgame phases involved complicated material imbalances where technique could be refined. Work on endgame fundamentals, especially involving rooks and minor pieces, to convert or defend these positions better.
- Decision-Making Under Pressure: Occasionally, you allowed your opponent to seize the initiative by slower or less precise moves in moments requiring sharper defense or counterplay. Improving your ability to quickly evaluate critical junctures will increase resilience in tough positions.
- Pawn Structure Awareness: Pay attention to pawn breaks and weaknesses, especially after exchanges in the center. Maintaining a flexible pawn structure can grant you better strategic options and limit your opponent's counterplay.
Training Recommendations
- Analyze your losses in detail focusing on where tactical oversights or strategic misunderstandings occurred. This will reinforce correct patterns and avoid repeat mistakes.
- Practice endgame exercises regularly, emphasizing rook endgames and minor piece endgames to boost your conversion skills.
- Use slow time controls occasionally to deepen your calculation skills and decision-making under less time pressure.
Keep up the great work! Consistent study and practice will surely help you climb higher. If you'd like, I can help you with targeted exercises or deep analysis of specific openings or positions.
Best of luck on your chess journey, and keep pushing your limits!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| slothrop777 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| talex20 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View |
| redmi2022 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| luiscastro1234d | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| s_patrik | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| fgcrush | 0W / 0L / 1D | View |
| David Olafsson | 0W / 3L / 0D | View |
| viktornovus | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Ben Marmont | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| mmg1983 | 1W / 3L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| killer-ghost | 13W / 5L / 1D | View Games |
| peryman | 11W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
| Giulio Fregonese | 4W / 3L / 1D | View Games |
| muad2022 | 6W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| cruz29 | 4W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2336 | 2115 | ||
| 2024 | 2442 | 2101 | 2032 | |
| 2023 | 2057 | 1908 | ||
| 2022 | 2349 | |||
| 2021 | 2183 | 2060 | ||
| 2020 | 2278 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 201W / 143L / 30D | 156W / 189L / 26D | 69.2 |
| 2024 | 440W / 315L / 41D | 396W / 361L / 35D | 63.5 |
| 2023 | 437W / 339L / 38D | 369W / 409L / 40D | 61.9 |
| 2022 | 125W / 94L / 23D | 112W / 105L / 21D | 69.2 |
| 2021 | 94W / 96L / 14D | 86W / 104L / 20D | 66.7 |
| 2020 | 152W / 130L / 27D | 129W / 142L / 27D | 70.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 192 | 85 | 93 | 14 | 44.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 191 | 111 | 70 | 10 | 58.1% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 131 | 67 | 54 | 10 | 51.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 124 | 55 | 61 | 8 | 44.4% |
| Czech Defense | 122 | 74 | 45 | 3 | 60.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 118 | 63 | 48 | 7 | 53.4% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 115 | 48 | 59 | 8 | 41.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Sozin Attack | 111 | 57 | 49 | 5 | 51.4% |
| Modern | 108 | 54 | 49 | 5 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 107 | 58 | 44 | 5 | 54.2% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Slav Defense | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Sozin Attack | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 20 | 2 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |