Brian Wall: National Master and Chess Enthusiast
BrianWall is no ordinary chess player; they are a titled National Master with a knack for the game that borders on magical—minus the top-hat and wand. Embarking on their competitive journey over a decade ago, Brian has steadily built an impressive record across various formats including rapid, blitz, daily, and even the adrenaline-pumping bullet games.
Career Highlights & Playing Style
Known for a Top Secret opening repertoire in rapid and blitz formats, Brian boasts a striking win rate of nearly 78% in rapid games when rocking their favored lines. With a peak rapid rating soaring to 2243 and blitz rating that touched an eye-popping 2454 at their prime, Brian shows that speed combined with precision can indeed slay the battlefield.
Brian puzzles opponents with a cerebral and steady playstyle, averaging around 72 moves per win in their games and demonstrating remarkable endurance in endgames—engaging in these battles over 78% of the time. Their resilience shines through an impressive 86% comeback rate after setbacks, proving they never say die.
Statistics That Tell The Tale
- Win/Loss/Draw Records: Rapid 482/98/40, Blitz 6021/4808/989, Daily 124/27/9, Bullet 64/50/3.
- Longest Winning Streak: 32 games (Try topping that!).
- Preferred Times to Strike: Early mornings around 2 AM (because who doesn’t function best in a chess fog?).
- White & Black Performance: White pieces give Brian a slight edge with a 54.53% win rate; Black still commands respect with a solid 50.72%.
Memorable Victories
Brian was last seen theatrically shutting down their opponent alexroberts992 with a stylish resignation victory in a 28-move game featuring the fierce Caro-Kann Defense (Advance Tal Variation). Moves like 16. Rxe6 and 24. Qf7+ were a masterclass in tactical finesse and psychological dominance, squeezing every ounce of advantage until the opponent happily folded their king.
Opponent Relations & Sportsmanship
BrianWall has battled with a bulletin board of fellow players, notably facing l_mugen_l 351 times with a commendable 90% success rate. Despite some rough patches against trickier adversaries (we see you, JBF1965), Brian's tilt factor stands at a modest 15%, maintaining an even keel even under fire.
Fun Facts
- Brian’s rapid game losses are rare—as in "less than 2% one-sided losses" rare.
- Despite playing over 12,000 blitz games, Brian’s losses hover around a respectable 40%, which might be chalked up to quick excitement and occasional impulsiveness.
- They resign often—but only to save time, not dignity. Resignation wins count to 3764, proving they know when to call it.
Whether playing with blistering speed or ponderous precision, BrianWall defines commitment and passion in the chess world. Watch out for them on the digital battlefield—they might just checkmate you before you've had your first coffee!