C-25 GM

About C-25

C-25 is a formidable Grandmaster known for their sharp Blitz play and impressive tactical awareness. With a peak Blitz rating surpassing 2500, C-25 has firmly established themselves among the elite players in fast time controls.

Playing Style & Strengths

C-25 thrives in quick encounters, favoring Blitz games where rapid calculation and intuition reign supreme. Known for a notable comeback ability, they maintain a 51% comeback rate after losing material and showcase cool resilience under pressure with a balanced win rate even after material loss.

• Preferred time control: Blitz
• Average moves per win: ~44
• Significant endgame frequency (around 48%)
• Strong psychological stamina with minimal tilt (Tilt Factor: 6)

Opening Repertoire Highlights

C-25’s choice of openings reflects a strategic and versatile approach. Their favorites in Blitz include some creative and solid lines that keep opponents guessing:

• Caro-Kann Defense: Balanced and tough-to-break defense with almost 48% win rate.
• Sicilian: Alapin & variations: Effortlessly mixing solid and aggressive play, boasting over 60% win rate.
• Reti: King's Indian Attack and variations: A flexible and strategic system with 40-50% win ratios across formats.
• English Opening: An impressive 100% win rate in 6 Blitz games, showcasing their prowess with less common setups.

Competitive Highlights & Fun Facts

Known for an energetic Blitz style and incredible streaks, C-25 has a longest winning streak of 11 games, and they currently enjoy a 4-game winning streak. While they occasionally struggle against some opponents (looking at you, chuckmoulton with a tough 1-9 record!), C-25 has overwhelming success against many others, scoring clean sweeps and perfect rates against dozens of challengers.

• 487 wins and 384 losses in Blitz, with a respectable 46 draws.
• Peak Blitz rating of 2503 achieved in January 2021.
• Regularly plays and often bests frequent opponents such as solozhenkina_e and makoveevi.
• Most active and successful during afternoon and early evening, with a best hour around 3 PM (70% win rate).

Personality & Approach

C-25’s games are often a lively mix of deep strategy and tactical fireworks. Early resignations occur in about 43% of games, a quirky sign of their confidence or sometimes brutal honesty—why drag a losing position when you can start preparing the next battle?

With a balanced approach to wins as White and Black, C-25 remains unpredictable and challenging, with win rates approximately 54% and 52% respectively by color.

In Summary

C-25 is the kind of Grandmaster who makes Blitz thrilling. With a blend of strategic depth, tactical sharpness, and psychological resilience, C-25 continues to impress and entertain in the fast-paced world of online chess. Keep an eye on this player’s next dazzling combination or sneaky endgame finesse—it might just checkmate you before you blink!