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bram0222

Playing Since: 2015-01-18 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1058
4W / 1L / 0D
Rapid: 2045
4654W / 4463L / 227D
Blitz: 1545
12617W / 12453L / 467D
Bullet: 1009
25W / 15L / 0D

Profile Summary: bram0222

Meet bram0222, the relentless chess battler who has been carving out a niche in online chess arenas since 2015. With a peak Blitz rating soaring up to 1918 and an astonishing Rapid peak rating of 2084 in 2023, bram0222 is nothing short of a tactical wizard wrapped in a cloak of calculated moves and borderline obsession with pawn structure.

This player’s style might be described as "endgame aficionado," with a staggering 70.3% frequency reaching those final phases where kings get frisky and pawns start dreaming of promotion. If you think quick surrenders are the way to go, think again; with an early resignation rate barely scratching 1%, bram0222 fights tooth and nail until the last piece drops, sometimes moving an average of 57 moves per victory—because who needs brevity when you have stamina!

Psychologically, this player is quite a cranium: with a tilt factor of 13, it's clear that bram0222 is good at shaking off the bad vibes and unleashing a 92.94% comeback prowess after losing material. A best time of day to play seems to be the witching hour at 1 AM — perhaps chess really is a midnight sport in this corner of the world.

Recent exploits include a rather cinematic victory with the Pirc Defense and a charismatic checkmate in the Queen’s Pawn Blackmar Gambit, showing versatility and sharp preparation in favorite openings like the Blackmar Gambit, where they clock in an impressive 63.83% win rate.

Signature Chess Moves & Style

  • Prefers deep, strategic battles with a typical game lasting about 60 moves.
  • White pieces bring slightly better outcomes (51.54% win rate), so opening with e4 or d4 is kinda the thing.
  • Average move of first capture is around move 7 — but careful! This means bram0222 loves to bait the opponent long enough before striking.
  • Tactically savvy with a solid win rate after recovering from lost pieces (~48%).

Highly experienced, bram0222 has faced tens of thousands of opponents, with particular rivalries showing in repeated battles against users like morerayc, rajkumarchessbrh, and msbillu. The chessboard is their playground, and tough competitors are their favorite toys.

Fun Fact

If chess were a game of tag, bram0222 wouldn’t only be “it,” they’d be doing it using a knight! Their longest winning streak? A mighty 15 games. Their longest losing interval? A cringe-worthy 13 games, which makes the comebacks even sweeter.

bram0222’s chosen time control is Daily, proving that great things come to those who wait... or at least linger over every move thoughtfully, probably while enjoying a cup of coffee (or ten).

Recent Highlights

  • Won a game by time in a gripping encounter using the Pirc Defense, flaunting that 1600+ rapid skill on 2025-06-04.
  • Delivered a swift checkmate employing the Blackmar Gambit!
  • Lost a tough time battle in the gritty Queens Gambit Declined - but we all have those days.

So whether you're looking for a worthy opponent or just some epic in-game chess drama, bram0222 stands ready—maybe with a cup of coffee and a mischievous grin—on the battlefield of 64 squares.


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Feedback for bram0222

You've been playing some energetic and tactical chess games recently, showing a lot of promise! Here are some key observations and suggestions to help you continue improving:

Strengths:

  • Opening Repertoire: You consistently choose solid, classical openings such as the Pirc Defense, Blackmar-Diemer Gambit ideas, and Italian Game lines. This good variety helps you stay flexible and allows you to reach dynamic middle-games.
  • Attacking Play: Several of your wins display sharp attacking ideas, including key sacrifices and forcing moves that put pressure on your opponent’s king. Examples from your recent wins show quick development combined with threats like Qf7# and mating nets.
  • Calculation and Tactics: You are spotting tactical opportunities well, especially in complex positions. Your ability to capitalize and convert those chances is a notable asset.

Areas for Improvement:

  • Time Management: There have been some games lost on time despite decent positions. Try to balance your speed and accuracy, especially in critical phases. Practicing time awareness and using increment/extra seconds effectively might help.
  • Endgame Technique: Some losses suggest that converting advantages or defending difficult endgames could be improved. Reviewing basic endgame fundamentals like King and Pawn endings, opposition, and simple rook endgames will boost your confidence in these phases.
  • Opening Consistency: Experimentation is good, but make sure to study mainline theory in your preferred openings like the Pirc and Queen's Pawn lines. This reduces the chance of falling into equal or worse positions early on.
  • Defensive Awareness: In a few lost games, counterattack ideas from opponents capitalized on small inaccuracies. Strengthening your ability to spot and parry threats will help limit your opponent’s counterplay.

Next Steps for Training:

  • Review your recent games and identify moments where a better defensive resource or a stronger attacking move was missed.
  • Practice tactical puzzles regularly to sharpen your vision and calculation under time pressure.
  • Spend some time studying endgame basics, focusing on king activity, pawn structure, and simple mates.
  • Continue building your opening knowledge to become comfortable and confident from the start of the game.

Keep up the great work! Improving step-by-step will steadily raise your playing strength. If you ever want to dive deeper into any particular position or game, feel free to ask!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
gerpepepe 1W / 0L / 0D View
mutasemal-awadi 1W / 0L / 0D View
fikarchess08 0W / 1L / 0D View
matipai 2W / 0L / 0D View
king_goguberry 1W / 0L / 0D View
yamoun11 0W / 1L / 0D View
nyomodipati 0W / 1L / 0D View
khaldeen 0W / 1L / 0D View
astonginting 0W / 1L / 0D View
gustijiloro 0W / 1L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
morerayc 36W / 21L / 1D View Games
rajkumarchessbrh 25W / 29L / 2D View Games
alexbor125 24W / 19L / 1D View Games
msbillu 20W / 21L / 2D View Games
krupeymiroslav 21W / 20L / 1D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1545 2056 1058
2024 1986 400
2023 1917
2022 1876
2021 1678 1965
2020 1009 1694
2019 1784
2018 1781
2017 1609
2016 1519
2015 960 1300 1375
Rating by Year201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252056400YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 941W / 863L / 32D 871W / 932L / 36D 61.1
2024 559W / 523L / 20D 558W / 521L / 17D 67.3
2023 504W / 432L / 19D 447W / 486L / 23D 68.1
2022 452W / 404L / 30D 416W / 457L / 22D 70.0
2021 772W / 673L / 43D 714W / 741L / 32D 68.6
2020 1267W / 1159L / 41D 1186W / 1233L / 40D 63.5
2019 711W / 609L / 46D 642W / 697L / 37D 71.5
2018 1193W / 1078L / 43D 1106W / 1193L / 43D 68.9
2017 361W / 315L / 16D 332W / 357L / 17D 69.2
2016 975W / 869L / 29D 888W / 971L / 29D 63.3
2015 866W / 804L / 25D 792W / 891L / 26D 60.7

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Elephant Gambit 1677 894 740 43 53.3%
Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 648 375 261 12 57.9%
Amazon Attack 580 275 286 19 47.4%
QGD: Albin, 3.dxe5 481 230 238 13 47.8%
French Defense 460 248 203 9 53.9%
Caro-Kann Defense 355 188 160 7 53.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 246 112 128 6 45.5%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit 242 109 131 2 45.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 228 113 111 4 49.6%
Bishop's Opening 218 117 93 8 53.7%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Elephant Gambit 3979 2041 1871 67 51.3%
Amazon Attack 2048 961 1049 38 46.9%
Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 2043 1140 870 33 55.8%
French Defense 1374 706 641 27 51.4%
QGD: Albin, 3.dxe5 1219 563 634 22 46.2%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 1127 596 522 9 52.9%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 1025 494 518 13 48.2%
Bishop's Opening 1000 528 449 23 52.8%
Scotch Game 685 388 290 7 56.6%
Barnes Defense 666 348 306 12 52.2%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Bishop's Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
KGD: Falkbeer, Marshall/Nimzowitsch, 4.dxc6 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 7 5 2 0 71.4%
Amazon Attack 6 3 3 0 50.0%
Scotch Game 5 4 1 0 80.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Elephant Gambit 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Amar Gambit 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Barnes Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Modern 1 1 0 0 100.0%
QGD: Albin, 3.dxe5 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 15 2
Losing 13 0
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