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.
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 |
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 |