San Thit Lwin (aka bolwin) - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
San Thit Lwin, proudly bearing the title of FIDE Master, is a dynamic chess force to be reckoned with. Known in the chess world as bolwin, they combine razor-sharp tactics with a streak of resilience that would make even Magnus pause for thought.
Since bursting onto the blitz scene in 2020, San Thit Lwin's rating rollercoaster soared from a modest 1192 to a peak blitz rating of 2412 by 2023. Their blitz record is nothing short of impressive, boasting over 2,700 wins and a penchant for top-secret, mysterious openings — clearly a chess player who loves a bit of intrigue!
Rapid and bullet fans are no less impressed. With a rapid peak rating comfortably above 2000 and a bullet rating brushing the 2300s in earlier years, their speed-chess prowess is undeniable. They tend to savor the endgame with a frequency of nearly 79%, proving that when it comes to grinding out wins, bolwin is not one to give up early. The average winning game clocks in at a patient 67 moves — a marathoner in the marathon of minds.
If there's ever a catch, it's their admitted tilt factor of 29 — just enough to remind us that even chess masters have moments when their coffee needs to be stronger. But don't let that fool you; their comeback rate is an astonishing 85%, and get this — a 100% win rate after losing a piece. Talk about turning lemons into first-class chess lemonade!
San Thit Lwin's greatest streak of glory? A jaw-dropping 22 consecutive wins, followed by a current winning streak of 9. Not bad for someone who keeps opponents guessing with "Top Secret" openings that likely involve at least some chess magic.
When and where do they shine? Early mornings have a special charm—win rates peek over 50% for early daylight hours—and evenings around 7 to 8 pm are a prime time to challenge bolwin, though only the brave emerge victorious.
Blessed with a chess spirit that refuses to quit, a mind that delights in deep strategy, and a sense of humor likely to enjoy a pun or two about rook-ies and pawns, San Thit Lwin is a player who embodies the art and heart of the royal game.
Watch this space — or better yet, their next game — because bolwin is always a move ahead!
Constructive Feedback for San Thit Lwin (bolwin)
Snapshot
• Current blitz strength: around 2200 Elo
• Personal best so far: 2412 (2023-06-12)
• Typical session pattern:
What you already do well
- Sharp tactical vision. Your recent win against arasri10 featured the elegant sequence 22.Nxf7+–25.Nh6#:
. Spotting mating patterns under time pressure is a clear asset. - Initiative-first mindset. You happily give small concessions (e.g. doubled pawns vs. pogfish3) to keep the pieces active and the opponent’s king unsafe.
- Comfort in unorthodox openings. Smith-Morra, Alekhine and even off-beat 1.h3 setups show you’re not afraid to leave theory early and play chess.
Growth opportunities
- Opening depth with Black against 1.e4. Several losses (e.g. vs. krisilove, Reza Mahdavi) arose in the Alekhine when early …g6/…Bg7 left you cramped. Consider a main-line defence you truly trust, or study the Alekhine more deeply so you know exactly where the critical junctions are.
- Defensive technique. Your attacking games shine, but when you are under pressure you often drift (see resignation to Brian Chan after 18…Nxd4 22…Rxd4). Investing time in active defence and exchange-down resourcefulness will convert many losses to draws.
- Endgame conversion & time management. The time-forfeit against krisilove happened in a bishop-vs-knight ending that was still drawable. Build an “endgame autopilot” repertoire—basic king-pawn endings, rook activity rules, opposition patterns—so you can play them quickly.
Action plan for the coming month
- Structured opening tweaks
• Choose one solid weapon vs 1.e4 (e.g. Caro-Kann or French) and give it 10 practice games per week.
• For the Alekhine, memorise the move order through 10…O-O in the Modern line. Create a mini-file with 3 critical ideas and replay it daily for a week. - Defence drills
• Set up the worst positions from your recent losses and defend vs the engine until you hold the draw.
• Study one classic defensive masterpiece weekly (e.g. Petrosian–Botvinnik 1963, game 5). - Endgame sprint
• Spend 15 minutes/day on pawn & rook endings on any tactics trainer.
• Play 5 games of 5 + 5 time control per week, blocking all premoves until move 30 to cultivate thinking cadence. - Review routine
After each session, log: opening choice, result, time left, and one key mistake. Pattern-spotting beats raw volume.
Mindset reminder
“Attack with all your might, but defend with all your heart.”Keep the creativity, sharpen the structure, and your next rating jump is just around the corner. Enjoy the climb!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| harryhexblade | 67W / 50L / 12D | |
| jkyawzayarhein | 38W / 3L / 10D | |
| rrembrantd | 7W / 22L / 2D | |
| brianrobinson123 | 12W / 12L / 0D | |
| ko htaymin | 13W / 9L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1793 | 2237 | 2004 | |
| 2023 | 1963 | 2275 | 2001 | |
| 2022 | 1964 | 2356 | 2133 | |
| 2021 | 1717 | 2093 | ||
| 2020 | 2238 | 2210 | 1829 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 126W / 162L / 24D | 129W / 173L / 14D | 70.2 |
| 2023 | 56W / 157L / 11D | 57W / 155L / 12D | 68.3 |
| 2022 | 484W / 427L / 64D | 451W / 467L / 60D | 74.0 |
| 2021 | 805W / 757L / 99D | 742W / 837L / 106D | 70.8 |
| 2020 | 497W / 245L / 56D | 468W / 293L / 45D | 77.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alekhine Defense | 954 | 441 | 440 | 73 | 46.2% |
| Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation, Alekhine Variation | 166 | 61 | 96 | 9 | 36.8% |
| Réti Opening | 146 | 78 | 57 | 11 | 53.4% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 145 | 72 | 62 | 11 | 49.7% |
| King's Indian Defense: Kazakh Variation | 141 | 73 | 55 | 13 | 51.8% |
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense | 122 | 64 | 47 | 11 | 52.5% |
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 117 | 58 | 54 | 5 | 49.6% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 107 | 48 | 56 | 3 | 44.9% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Four Knights Variation | 102 | 51 | 44 | 7 | 50.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 95 | 50 | 42 | 3 | 52.6% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alekhine Defense | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 70.0% |
| Australian Defense | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD Tarrasch: 4.cxd5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
| QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alekhine Defense | 400 | 190 | 197 | 13 | 47.5% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 104 | 46 | 56 | 2 | 44.2% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 72 | 28 | 41 | 3 | 38.9% |
| Réti Opening | 68 | 31 | 37 | 0 | 45.6% |
| Amar Gambit | 66 | 31 | 30 | 5 | 47.0% |
| Australian Defense | 65 | 31 | 31 | 3 | 47.7% |
| Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation | 45 | 20 | 25 | 0 | 44.4% |
| King's Indian Defense: Kazakh Variation | 44 | 19 | 23 | 2 | 43.2% |
| Modern Defense | 40 | 16 | 22 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 39 | 20 | 17 | 2 | 51.3% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 22 | 9 |
| Losing | 29 | 0 |