Player Profile: c5-Knightmare
Meet c5-Knightmare, the chess player whose very username is a harbinger of tactical turbulence on the board! A proud National Master titleholder, they've carved their niche with a cunning blend of strategy, nerves of steel, and a dash of humor that probably involves knight moves causing sleepless nights for opponents.
Since bursting onto the scene in 2020, c5-Knightmare has steadily improved, peaking impressively with a Bullet rating of 2244 in 2025 and maintaining a solid Blitz rating above 2000. Not just a speed demon, their games often stretch to epic lengths, averaging about 70 moves per win—because why end it quickly when you can make your foes suffer extended psychological warfare?
Known for an extraordinarily high comeback rate of nearly 90%, and a flawless 100% win rate even after losing a piece, this player embodies resilience. Opponents beware: losing a piece means you're only lighting a fire under a beast that fights back harder. Also, with an early resignation rate below 1%, c5-Knightmare is apparently too stubborn for surrender.
Fun fact: their win rate peaks at lunch hour (100% at 10 AM!) and tribes of opponents have learned that facing the Knightmare after coffee is a recipe for defeat. Their longest winning streak is 10 games—a testament to their dominance when the pieces fall just right.
Opponents like mikulamali and hratli have found no mercy (100% win rate against them), while others like r0ncola have successfully disrupted the Knightmare dream by scoring some wins. Overall, c5-Knightmare's top secret opening strategy has resulted in over a 54% win rate in Bullet games and an impressive 60% in Blitz.
Off the board, you might find them plotting their next crushing combination or simply chuckling about the ironic irony of a username that suggests nightmares yet plays with a master’s grace.
Summary: National Master, relentless finisher, and the ultimate comeback kid – c5-Knightmare doesn't just play chess; they haunt the middle game and conquer the endgame, one knight fork at a time.
Feedback for c5-Knightmare
You've demonstrated strong understanding and resourcefulness in your recent games, especially with your Sicilian Defense variations and active piece play. Here are some points to help you continue improving:
- Opening Consistency: Your choice of the Sicilian Defense and related structures is good for dynamic play. Make sure to keep refining your knowledge of common plans and typical pawn breaks in these lines to avoid early positional weaknesses.
- Piece Activity: You effectively developed your pieces and challenged your opponents’ setups, often gaining initiative. Keep focusing on tactics that improve your piece coordination and create threats, especially knight maneuvers which you often use aggressively.
- Endgame Technique: Some losses indicate difficulties in complex endgames or simplified positions. Working on key endgame principles—such as king activity, pawn structure, and opposition—will help convert advantageous positions into wins or save difficult ones.
- Time Management: Observing some games decided on time, it’s important to balance calculation depth with clock management. Try to avoid spending too many seconds on less critical moves and maintain a steady pace to avoid time pressure in crucial moments.
- Defensive Awareness: In a few games, moves appeared to allow your opponents counterplay or gain material. Always double-check for tactical vulnerabilities before committing to exchanges or pawn pushes.
Overall, your play shows promise. Focus on endgame study, sharpen your opening repertoire with key thematic ideas, and watch your time usage. Consistent practice and analysis will help you climb higher.
Keep up the good work and happy chess!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Goni132 | 5W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| rick7chess | 2W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| alarrache | 3W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| ra_in_21 | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| taupinou_destroyer | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2162 | 2036 | ||
| 2022 | 2045 | |||
| 2021 | 2071 | 2029 | 1753 | |
| 2020 | 1863 | 1810 | 1723 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29W / 25L / 0D | 28W / 28L / 1D | 76.0 |
| 2022 | 0W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 114.0 |
| 2021 | 101W / 69L / 5D | 98W / 76L / 7D | 75.4 |
| 2020 | 28W / 15L / 2D | 26W / 17L / 1D | 69.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 58.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 41.7% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Sicilian Defense | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| English Opening | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Czech Defense | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| English Opening: Drill Variation | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 28 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 64.3% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 28 | 12 | 15 | 1 | 42.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 23 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 47.8% |
| French Defense | 20 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 70.0% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 19 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 47.4% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 46.1% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 58.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 55.6% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 77.8% |
| East Indian Defense | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 62.5% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Modern | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 0 |
| Losing | 6 | 5 |