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Bolyathric

Playing Since: 2020-05-13 (Inactive)

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Daily: 383
0W / 1L / 0D
Rapid: 714
118W / 89L / 16D
Blitz: 504
0W / 2L / 0D
Bullet: 379
7W / 8L / 2D

Bolyathric: The Unpredictable Chess Maverick

Meet Bolyathric, a chess player whose rating history reads like a rollercoaster designed by an eccentric chess artist. With a peak rapid rating soaring to a respectable 841 in late 2022 and bullet battles climbing to 552 at their best, Bolyathric shows a flair for quick, tactical skirmishes. Yet, their blitz and daily ratings remind us that even maestros have their off days — or maybe just love to keep opponents guessing.

From the rapid opening moves to the deep endgames, Bolyathric averages about 55 moves per win, proving endurance and strategy go hand in hand in their matches. Their style holds a special affection for the "Top Secret" openings — a mysterious pet that has led to a commendable 53% win rate in rapid games. Bullet competitions, however, tell a tale of youthful recklessness, with the win rate dipping to around 41%.

If resilience had a poster child, it would be Bolyathric. With a staggering 80.9% comeback rate after setbacks, this player knows how to claw back from the brink — lose a piece? No problem, they're winning nearly half those games anyway. And while the tilt factor hovers modestly at 6, the more practical players may want to challenge Bolyathric early in the morning around 8 AM—the peak hour of tactical brilliance!

Opponents should beware: Bolyathric outperforms most foes, notably having a roughly 81% win record against chuckydooda, and an almost flawless 100% score against a slew of other challengers. Checkmate and resignation are their bread and butter, winning a whopping 75 games by the former and gracefully bowing out victorious in 48 by the latter. Timeouts? They happen, but hey, who’s counting when the drama on the 64 squares is this intense?

Memorable Battles

Recent games illustrate Bolyathric’s fighting spirit and tactical ingenuity. On January 31, 2025, after a grueling 40 moves, Bolyathric forced the opponent Mikeb002 into resignation — a sweet reward for a sharp maneuvering in the Queen’s Pawn Opening. Previous days showed powerful checkmates and fierce struggles, confirming that this player treats every match like a championship final, regardless of rating or time control.

Sure, the losses sting, but every defeat is a lesson — as shown in epic games where bold plays met their match, only to fuel the inevitable comeback. Against players like Arsenio-13-7 and Mikeb002, Bolyathric has tasted defeat but continues to sharpen the blade.

Playing Style & Personality

  • Early Resignation Rate: A humble 2.83%—Bolyathric rarely throws in the towel early, giving opponents every last challenge.
  • Endgame Frequency: Engages deeply with endgames in nearly 59% of matches—patient, precise, and occasionally unpredictable.
  • Comeback King: When losing a piece, wins close to half those games—making every battle a test of nerves.
  • Win Rate Highlights: More wins against lower-rated players (68%) than above-rated ones (30%), but don’t count them out in any match-up!
  • Time Wizardry: Highest win rates occur mid-to-late afternoon and even at the magical 8 AM hour—early birds beware!

Above all, Bolyathric’s journey through the ranks is a delightful mix of grit, quirky unpredictability, and heart-stopping chess tales. Whether firing off lightning-fast bullet games or grinding through marathon rapid duels, this player embodies the true spirit of chess: the never-ending quest to outthink, outplay, and occasionally outwit fate itself.


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Game Review and Feedback for Bolyathric

First of all, congratulations on your recent wins! You've shown great fighting spirit and good tactical awareness in several games. Here’s some constructive feedback based on your recent wins and losses to help you keep improving:

Strengths:

  • Opening Choices and Preparation: You have a consistent repertoire with solid openings like the Caro-Kann and Queen's Pawn openings that suit your playstyle well. This consistency helps you reach comfortable middlegame positions.
  • Active Piece Play: In your wins, you actively use your pieces to create threats, such as well-timed captures and tactical motifs (e.g., pins, forks, direct attacks on the king). Moves like 20...Rxf4 and 23...Rg2+ show good initiative.
  • Calculations and Tactics: Your ability to calculate forcing moves and combinations resulted in favorable exchanges and material gains. Maintaining this vision during critical moments is a key asset.

Areas to Focus On:

  • Endgame Technique: Some of your losses were decided in the endgame or late middlegame where precision is crucial. Spending some time learning fundamental endgames and practicing simplified positions will help convert advantages more reliably and avoid missed defensive resources.
  • Time Management: Your time usage in some games shows good pacing, but aiming to keep a comfortable buffer, especially in complex middle and endgame positions, can help you avoid time trouble under pressure.
  • Tactical Awareness in Defense: While you excel in attacking, occasionally your defense can be tightened. For example, in losses, some moves allowed your opponents tactical shots or mating nets. Reviewing those critical positions to spot potential counter-threats may improve your resilience.

Practical Recommendations:

  • Analyze your recent winning game vs Mikeb002 where your active rook maneuvers and queen coordination force resignation. Try to replicate similar strategic ideas in other games.
  • Study classic endgames and practice them against engines or training partners to build confidence in simplified positions.
  • Use tactics training regularly to sharpen defensive calculation and spotting threats before they happen.
  • Consider reviewing games with a stronger player or coach focusing on critical turning points, especially where you faced difficulties in your losses.

Keep up the steady work, and you’ll see continuous improvement! Your dedication and understanding of key tactical ideas already set a strong foundation.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
mikeb002 27W / 28L / 4D
chuckydooda 13W / 2L / 1D
santom3 5W / 6L / 1D
santom2 2W / 1L / 0D
selbor2 2W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 379 714
2024 743
2023 278 504 730 383
2022 252 841
2021 811
2020 504
Rating by Year202020212022202320242025841252YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 12W / 10L / 0D 11W / 10L / 1D 63.9
2024 1W / 0L / 0D 0W / 1L / 0D 36.0
2023 50W / 36L / 10D 48W / 42L / 7D 63.1
2022 1W / 1L / 0D 1W / 0L / 0D 70.3
2021 3W / 2L / 1D 4W / 2L / 0D 60.8
2020 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 1L / 0D 51.5

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 31 14 14 3 45.2%
Amazon Attack 19 8 7 4 42.1%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 19 6 8 5 31.6%
Dresden Opening: The Goblin 11 3 7 1 27.3%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 10 6 3 1 60.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 10 5 5 0 50.0%
Australian Defense 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Amar Gambit 8 7 1 0 87.5%
Scandinavian Defense 7 5 1 1 71.4%
Petrov's Defense 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Defense 3 0 2 1 0.0%
Australian Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Amazon Attack 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Scotch Game 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Amar Gambit 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Scandinavian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Australian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Ruy Lopez 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Amazon Attack 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Petrov's Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 0
Losing 6 1