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bmw326 GM

Playing Since: 2014-04-18 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 2097
0W / 1L / 0D
Blitz: 2637
193W / 103L / 22D

About bmw326

bmw326 is a Grandmaster who specializes in blitz chess, demonstrating lightning-fast thinking and formidable tactical awareness. Rising from a modest starting rating in 2016, bmw326 has accelerated rapidly through the ranks, achieving a peak blitz rating of 2758 in mid-2021. Known for a strong endgame presence and an impressive comeback ability, this player knows how to keep calm and carry on even after setbacks.

Playing Style & Strengths

  • Favored time control: Blitz – fast-paced and fiercely competitive.
  • Exceptional endgame skills, with over 80% frequency of reaching endgames in games.
  • Strong comeback rate: nearly 85.5% chance of rallying from a disadvantage.
  • Average decisive game length is around 75 moves, showing patience coupled with precision.
  • Nearly 100% win rate at midnight games — possibly fueled by chess midnight oil!

Favorite Openings

bmw326 shows a clear preference for some classic and tactical openings, shining particularly in the Sicilian Defense variations where tactical clashes abound:

  • Sicilian Defense: Closed – 62.5% win rate over 24 games.
  • Sicilian: Closed, 2...Nc6 3.Bb5 Nd4 – 68.4% win rate, emphasizing the sharp and complex lines.
  • Horwitz Defense – Impressively high success rate at 81.8%.
  • Queen's Pawn Openings with moves like 1...e6 2.Nf3 boasting over 70% win rate.
  • Also skilled with the Italian Game: Deutz Gambit and various French Defense lines.

Clearly, bmw326 enjoys strategic battles rich in possibilities, favoring openings that allow for deep preparation and tactical fireworks.

Competitive Record & Memorable Stats

  • Blitz record stands strong with 193 wins, 103 losses, and 22 draws.
  • Several impressive winning streaks, including a longest streak of 12 wins in a row.
  • Demonstrates resilience—only a 1% early resignation rate and fights fiercely after losing material.
  • Wins more often with White (62%) but also holds solid Black results (59%).
  • Has faced tough rivals multiple times such as kingcrusher275 and mavifirtina, with high win percentages against many opponents.

Whether facing new challengers or familiar foes, bmw326 plays with consistent determination and adaptability.

Fun Facts

  • Perfect midnight warrior: 100% win rate at 0:00 hours. Midnight snacks must be lucky!
  • Prefers to start games with 1.e4 – classic and fiery, just like their blitz style.
  • Game lengths average around 75 moves in wins, so don't expect quick knockouts — this GM loves a good strategic fight!
  • Handles pressure well, hardly ever succumbing to "tilt" — psychological resilience is top-notch.

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🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
mavifirtina 4W / 2L / 0D
Milind Maiti 4W / 1L / 0D
Sanjeev Mishra 2W / 3L / 0D
Veselin Pantev 3W / 1L / 1D
Роман 1W / 3L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2021 2637 2097
2016 1701
Rating by Year2016202126371701YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2021 94W / 53L / 6D 91W / 48L / 16D 78.8
2016 4W / 1L / 0D 4W / 2L / 0D 59.4

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Closed 37 27 9 1 73.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 17 8 8 1 47.1%
French Defense 16 7 8 1 43.8%
French Defense: Burn Variation 15 7 7 1 46.7%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 13 8 5 0 61.5%
Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation 12 9 2 1 75.0%
French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Chistyakov Defense 9 6 2 1 66.7%
Czech Defense 7 4 2 1 57.1%
Scandinavian Defense 7 5 2 0 71.4%
Döry Defense 7 7 0 0 100.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Alekhine Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 0
Losing 5 2