Profile Summary: bricolageur
Meet bricolageur, an International Master who dances masterfully across the chessboard like a grand architect with a toolbox full of tricks. Known for their steady rise from modest Bullet ratings in the early 2010s to spectacular peaks flirting with the 2750 mark, bricolageur is the embodiment of dedication, resilience, and a bit of chess wizardry.
Career Highlights
- Earned the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE, proving that brilliance comes carefully forged through battles past 2,700 blitz ratings.
- Peaked at an astonishing Bullet rating of 2746 and Blitz rating of 2726 in 2024, showing no signs of slowing down.
- A formidable presence in Bullet, Blitz, and Rapid formats with a tactical comeback rate of over 81% — a true phoenix of the chessboard!
Playstyle & Strengths
With a penchant for long, strategic battles, bricolageur averages nearly 70 moves for victorious games, signaling a player who never rushes but waits patiently for the perfect moment to strike. Their endgame skills shine with an impressive 78.8% endgame frequency, and their ability to overturn disadvantageous positions ranks among the best with a 43.2% win rate even after losing a piece.
Signature Opening Choice
The details behind bricolageur's opening secret are just that — top secret. However, their exceptional dominance with a 61.78% win rate in Bullet using this secret weapon leaves opponents guessing and scrambling for answers.
Psychological Edge & Playing Habits
Though even masters can feel the pressure, bricolageur's tilted factor is fairly low at 15, proving a cool head under fire. Curiously, they shine brightest at the oddest hour — 5 AM, perhaps powered by strong coffee or sheer obsession. Their performance by day of week and hour tickles the win rates between 43% and 52%, peaking modestly late at night or early morning.
Record & Rivalries
With thousands of games under their belt, bricolageur has battled chess warriors far and wide. Their games against notable foes like gmjoey1 and warlordx have been thrilling chess bloodbaths with passionate swings. Fun fact: bricolageur absolutely dominates some opponents with 100% win rates in multiple matchups — talk about a nightmare on the board!
Recent Performance
Not to brag, but their latest wins often finish in brilliant checkmates wrapping up complicated games elegantly. One recent Bullet game showcased a queen sacrifice leading to a stunning mating net, exemplifying bricolageur’s flair for drama and tactical beauty.
Summary
In short, bricolageur is a chess craftsman weaving tactical fireworks within a fortress of strategic depth. With a blend of patient endgame artistry and a secret opening weapon, they remain a formidable force on online chess platforms. Whether you face them at dawn or dusk, prepare for a battle where every piece counts, and every move could be the start of your undoing.
In the grand chess tale, bricolageur makes every game a masterpiece — occasionally sprinkled with a dash of mischief and a chess piece or two flying off in checkmate style.
Overall Performance Insights
Your current strength adjusted win rate is solid at approximately 60%, showing strong overall play in bullet games. However, your recent rating change over the last 1 to 6 months has slightly declined by 13 points. The positive trend slope indicates that with continued effort and focus, your rating trajectory is improving despite the small recent setback.
Recent Game Highlights
- You demonstrate a confident handling of the English Opening and Queen's Gambit Declined variations, often establishing strong central control and effective piece development early on.
- In your wins, you capitalize well on opponent weaknesses and maintain good attacking pressure, especially with well-timed pawn breaks and piece play on the kingside.
- Your losses indicate some vulnerability when facing aggressive counterplay and timely tactical threats from opponents, especially in complex middlegame positions.
Areas for Improvement
- Time Management: Some losses ended due to time pressure or time forfeits, so practicing efficient decision-making and avoiding time trouble can improve results significantly.
- Tactical Awareness: Review the moments in lost games where opponents delivered strong tactics or checkmates. Strengthening pattern recognition and calculation speed can help avoid such pitfalls.
- Opening Consistency: While your repertoire is strong, fine-tuning your opening responses to better neutralize opponent counters, especially in lines like the Nimzo-Indian and Dutch Defense, will bolster your chances early in the game.
- Endgame Technique: In complex endgames, focus on subtle positional nuances to convert or hold difficult positions, as some losses involved late-game pressure.
Next Steps
- Analyze your recent games with a focus on lost positions to spot recurring tactical errors or strategic misjudgments.
- Engage in training drills on time management and quick evaluations suitable for bullet chess.
- Continue practicing your opening repertoire while experimenting with slight variations to surprise opponents.
- Consider routine review of typical endgame patterns to improve conversion rates in close games.
Keep Up the Great Work!
Your solid win rate and positive rating trend indicate strong potential. With focused refinement in specific areas and continued practice, you can leverage your strengths further and climb higher in bullet chess performance.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| deadonkey2 | 1W / 3L / 1D | |
| johndoe698 | 2W / 1L / 2D | |
| juzekarbuzek | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| MADIANE07 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Dusan Radovanovic | 6W / 4L / 0D | |
| zumand | 0W / 4L / 0D | |
| alexandr_renaissance | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| asilbek_2000 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| unfiltered77 | 0W / 1L / 2D | |
| chessisntfairatall1 | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rogelio Jr Antonio | 19W / 41L / 1D | |
| WarlordX | 22W / 17L / 2D | |
| mnikolov | 17W / 20L / 2D | |
| JozefKneht | 9W / 21L / 3D | |
| Michael Baron | 16W / 16L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2553 | |||
| 2024 | 2703 | 2616 | ||
| 2023 | 2441 | 2428 | ||
| 2022 | 2356 | |||
| 2021 | 2716 | 2389 | ||
| 2020 | 2254 | 2375 | ||
| 2019 | 2350 | |||
| 2018 | 2327 | |||
| 2016 | 2281 | |||
| 2014 | 2296 | 2189 | ||
| 2013 | 2215 | |||
| 2012 | 1122 | 2140 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 634W / 671L / 74D | 543W / 744L / 79D | 73.6 |
| 2024 | 653W / 690L / 80D | 572W / 784L / 69D | 77.6 |
| 2023 | 718W / 801L / 71D | 644W / 876L / 74D | 73.0 |
| 2022 | 20W / 20L / 2D | 17W / 28L / 1D | 73.5 |
| 2021 | 750W / 682L / 59D | 674W / 682L / 82D | 66.3 |
| 2020 | 3W / 2L / 0D | 4W / 1L / 0D | 45.6 |
| 2019 | 58W / 38L / 2D | 53W / 42L / 4D | 75.2 |
| 2018 | 36W / 19L / 3D | 26W / 32L / 0D | 69.4 |
| 2016 | 103W / 60L / 13D | 79W / 87L / 9D | 75.4 |
| 2014 | 46W / 5L / 4D | 38W / 13L / 3D | 78.1 |
| 2013 | 5W / 1L / 1D | 5W / 2L / 0D | 88.0 |
| 2012 | 20W / 10L / 1D | 23W / 9L / 0D | 68.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 325 | 147 | 163 | 15 | 45.2% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 325 | 162 | 152 | 11 | 49.9% |
| Unknown | 272 | 153 | 118 | 1 | 56.2% |
| Sicilian Defense: Sozin Attack | 260 | 136 | 111 | 13 | 52.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 244 | 121 | 117 | 6 | 49.6% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 235 | 99 | 126 | 10 | 42.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 219 | 83 | 120 | 16 | 37.9% |
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 194 | 85 | 98 | 11 | 43.8% |
| Modern | 190 | 87 | 96 | 7 | 45.8% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 182 | 73 | 106 | 3 | 40.1% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Defense | 20 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 85.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 35.7% |
| Alekhine Defense | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 70.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Australian Defense | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 85.7% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 85.7% |
| Barnes Defense | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Matanovic Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 16 | 0 |
| Losing | 16 | 3 |