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Blues

Minnesota Since 2022 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
57.9% W 36.2% L 5.9% D
Bullet
3006
13240W 7594L 1326D
Blitz
2229
2525W 2153L 305D
Rapid
2011
596W 456L 64D
Daily
1355
309W 214L 11D

The Bullet Life of Blues

Blues is a chess player who took the phrase "move fast and break things" literally. With a name that sounds like a mellow jazz record and a playing style that sounds like a fire alarm, Blues has become a true bullet specialist. Given the choice between deep thought and deep time trouble, Blues will always pick the clock that is about to explode.

Blues has played more than 22,000 bullet games, building a reputation as one of the busiest and most persistent fast time control warriors around. Their adventures began in the low hundreds, and through sheer volume and stubbornness they reached a peak bullet rating of 3006 (2026-09-08). The preferred time control is obvious from the data: bullet is home.

Signature Openings and Beautiful Chaos

Blues' repertoire is a playground of unusual ideas. No opening appears more often than the Amar Gambit, which has shown up in over 2,700 bullet games and still produces a healthy win rate. Right beside it lives the Barnes Defense, a quirky setup that Blues has converted into a remarkable 69% score in bullet.

When the mood turns more traditional, the Caro-Kann Defense and Scandinavian Defense are regular travel companions. The style is aggressive from the start, with the first capture arriving around move five on average. Blues would rather grab space, offer complications, and ask questions than sit quietly in a known position.

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%Caro-Kann Defense: 55.6% over 3057 gamesAmar Gambit: 58.2% over 2835 gamesScandinavian Defense: 55.6% over 1944 gamesBarnes Defense: 69.3% over 1582 gamesFrench Defense: 59.2% over 1270 gamesCzech Defense: 61.7% over 1121 gamesCaro-Kann Defense56%Amar Gambit58%Scandinavian Defense56%Barnes Defense69%French Defense59%Czech Defense62%

Streaks, Comebacks, and a Bit of Tilt

Blues is not just fast, they are also stubborn. The comeback rate sits near 81%, and Blues still wins more than half of all games after losing a piece. That refusal to fold has powered a 27 game winning streak and turned many lost positions into pain for the opponent.

That said, even bullet machines have rough nights. A 19 game losing streak and a tilt factor of 19 serve as a reminder that Blues is only slightly superhuman. It is all part of the same passionate relationship with the game.

Rivalries

The most intense rivalry belongs to Nederlaget1, who has faced Blues 876 times. Blues holds a commanding share of the duels with 590 wins, which may explain why nederlaget1 keeps returning for more. Another familiar name is toastbread_1, with more than 500 games and a far more balanced feud.

Blues also has a special shelf for Reds, a rival who stepped up 147 times but walked away with only 18 wins. Some rivalries are competitive, and some are practically research projects.

Early Bird Tactician

If the numbers are any guide, Blues is at their sharpest around 06:00 in the morning. While most of the chess world is still dreaming, Blues is delivering forks, skewers, and the occasional unspeakable mating net. Wins arrive on every day of the week, with Sunday and Thursday looking especially fruitful. Maybe it is the quiet hours, maybe it is the coffee, but the board is safest when the sun comes up.

Bullet Rating317726632149163511212022: 12922023: 19002024: 20182025: 21762026: 300620222023202420252026
Bio last updated 2026-09-30