Chess Player Profile: brondel
Meet brondel, a blitz enthusiast with a penchant for strategic battles that stretch both mind and endurance. Beginning their online blitz journey back in 2017 with a modest rating of just above 1100, brondel quickly surged through the ranks, peaking impressively at 2377 in April 2021—a rating that any chess lover would tip their king to!
Whether it's the Four Knights Game Gunsberg Variation or the ever-complex Sicilian Defense Open Scheveningen Sozin Attack, brondel’s opening repertoire reads like a grandmaster’s playlist. Known for a win rate tipping over 54% in these favorite lines, they demonstrate not only skill but a special fondness for sharp, dynamic positions. Though sometimes dabbling in the Alapin Sicilian Defense with less success (because nobody's perfect), their aggressive style keeps the chess world guessing.
Their blitz stats are friendlier than an endgame fortress, boasting over 4,200 wins and a fighting spirit that shows in a nearly equal ratio of wins to losses. Puzzle solvers and opponents alike have noted brondel’s knack for comebacks—displaying a comeback rate over 83% and an admirable resilience even after losing a piece.
Brondel prefers the quiet hours for battle; apparently, 3 AM is their prime time to let the pawns march and queens dance. Their psychological tilt factor is remarkably low—just 9 out of 100—which means setbacks hardly ruffle their royal feathers. And those who ever thought a 0.53% early resignation rate hints at impatience? Think again—brondel knows when to call it and when to go full knight-mare.
Playing Style & Notable Stats
- Average moves per win: about 66, proving brondel enjoys the long game.
- Win rate with White: 51.94%, slightly better than with Black’s 47.2%.
- Endgame frequency: a hefty 76.77% — where brondel shines brightest!
- Longest winning streak: an inspiring 11 games.
- Tactical prowess: wins nearly 48% of the time after losing a piece — that’s some serious grit.
Recent Triumph
On May 26, 2025, brondel showcased a clinical demonstration of skill and patience in a French Defense Winawer Advance Bogoljubov Variation match. Carefully maneuvering for 44 moves, brondel forced a resignation, wrapping up the game with style and precision. The game featured bold pawn pushes, knight forks, and a queen sacrifice that would make any chess author proud.
You can replay this masterpiece on Chess.com if you want to witness the artistry live!
Personality Snapshot
Brondel isn't just a player; they're a chess gladiator who thrives under pressure, enjoys the drama of the board, and, just maybe, has a coffee addiction that fuels those late-night victories. Their consistently high ratings paired with a solid, diverse opening strategy make brondel a worthy opponent and an inspiring figure in the chess community.
Recent Blitz Win: what happened and what it shows
You showcased a decisive, aggressive win in the latest blitz game. The attack came together with precise piece activity, timely exchanges, and strong king safety for the defender, culminating in a clean finish. In plain terms, you found the right moment to press, kept the initiative, and converted it into a sharp tactical victory.
Here is a corrected compact PGN placeholder for the win, showing the key sequence that led to the mate:
Strengths demonstrated in the win
- Active piece play and initiative: you kept pressure on multiple lines, creating tangible threats.
- Timely exchanges to simplify on favorable terms: you traded into a position that maintained the winning attack.
- Endgame conversion under blitz: you finished with a clean tactical sequence that converted the attack into a win.
Areas to improve for even stronger blitz results
- King safety during aggressive play: ensure back-rank and defensive resources are covered before committing to a forcing line.
- Time management in sharp positions: allocate a portion of the clock to verify critical calculations and avoid rushing late in combinations.
- Consistency in structure after the attack: establish a clear after-attack plan so you can maintain advantage even if the direct finish isn’t immediate.
- Endgame technique under pressure: strengthen practical rook and minor piece endings to finish more cleanly when the board simplifies.
Drills and practice plan to accelerate improvement
- Daily tactics focus: 15–20 minutes on mating nets, switchbacks, and pattern recognition for quick calculation under time pressure.
- Opening awareness: revisit typical ideas in Indian and related defenses to recognize middlegame plans faster under blitz.
- Blitz time drills: practice with short time controls (e.g., 3+0 or 5+0), then review critical positions to improve speed of evaluation.
- Post-game reflection: after each blitz, write down one thing you did well and one concrete adjustment to try next game.
Opening performance guidance (brief)
Your openings show adaptability and ambition in dynamic lines. Continue pursuing aggressive setups you enjoy, but pair them with a quick post-ritual check for king safety and a simple, repeatable plan to rely on when the tactical shot doesn’t land immediately.
Short-term targets for the upcoming sessions
- Incorporate a consistent tactic routine and a brief post-game review into daily practice.
- Choose one safe, solid plan within your preferred opening to ensure reliable transitions when the attack isn’t immediate.
- Track time usage in blitz games and identify moments where you slow down; adjust pre-move routines accordingly.
Progress snapshot (what the data suggests)
Your recent activity indicates healthy momentum in blitz play. Use this as motivation to build a balanced program that strengthens tactics, openings, and endgame technique for sustained improvement.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| dulence63 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| andis238 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| benedicktsjakakakkakakaka | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| spaceoddity | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| baselbob | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| mohammad_sagor | 2W / 2L / 3D | View |
| ko ko lay t | 2W / 1L / 0D | View |
| zarkodenic | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| kapigod | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| endgame_alchemist | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| gugutse | 8W / 8L / 5D | View Games |
| nicolai1950 | 10W / 8L / 2D | View Games |
| kizirogluuuu | 8W / 6L / 1D | View Games |
| insomniac18 | 7W / 4L / 4D | View Games |
| ktm5124 | 10W / 2L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1900 | 2204 | ||
| 2024 | 2142 | |||
| 2023 | 2010 | 2207 | ||
| 2022 | 2060 | 2242 | ||
| 2021 | 2111 | 2255 | ||
| 2020 | 2089 | 2185 | 1469 | |
| 2019 | 1990 | 2224 | ||
| 2018 | 1888 | 2172 | ||
| 2017 | 1173 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13W / 13L / 1D | 17W / 9L / 0D | 66.2 |
| 2024 | 32W / 28L / 3D | 29W / 34L / 2D | 66.4 |
| 2023 | 308W / 254L / 34D | 266W / 280L / 56D | 69.7 |
| 2022 | 362W / 300L / 71D | 365W / 313L / 71D | 70.9 |
| 2021 | 457W / 331L / 95D | 416W / 376L / 91D | 69.8 |
| 2020 | 418W / 306L / 74D | 373W / 357L / 82D | 70.3 |
| 2019 | 436W / 335L / 85D | 418W / 391L / 68D | 69.3 |
| 2018 | 244W / 133L / 38D | 210W / 166L / 39D | 69.4 |
| 2017 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 49.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack | 532 | 268 | 218 | 46 | 50.4% |
| Four Knights Game | 472 | 256 | 170 | 46 | 54.2% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 387 | 202 | 149 | 36 | 52.2% |
| Sicilian Defense | 363 | 178 | 151 | 34 | 49.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 318 | 152 | 131 | 35 | 47.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Sozin Attack | 289 | 162 | 110 | 17 | 56.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 258 | 119 | 109 | 30 | 46.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation | 249 | 124 | 109 | 16 | 49.8% |
| French Defense | 249 | 136 | 96 | 17 | 54.6% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 237 | 119 | 101 | 17 | 50.2% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 44.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 37.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 14.3% |
| French Defense | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Four Knights Game | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 71.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 1 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |