Profile of calfarom – The Bullet Maestro with a Tactical Punch
Rising like a cannonball from a modest bullet rating of 551 back in late 2023, calfarom has rocketed to a fearsome 2522 bullet rating by early 2025. With lightning-fast reflexes and a serious taste for the adrenaline rush of rapid-fire chess, this player dominates the bullet arena with a staggering win rate that sometimes feels like magic, not just skill.
Starting out as a humble novice (a mere 551!), calfarom’s journey is a testament to dedication, persistence, and probably a stash of caffeine somewhere nearby. By February 2025, they surpassed the mighty 2500 bullet rating threshold, proving they're not just a casual blitz enthusiast but a tactical whirlwind on the chessboard.
Style & Strengths
- Opening Specialist: Prefers the Indian Game, racking up an impressive 66.7% win rate in 75 games, showing a knack for flexible, complex positions.
- Endgame Warrior: Nearly 79% endgame frequency and an average of almost 79 moves in winning games reveal a player who battles to the bitter end, turning small advantages into victories.
- Tactical Awareness: An 80.7% comeback rate means don’t count them out, even down a piece. calfarom’s chess spine is steel.
- Time Control: Bullet specialist with hundreds of games played at breakneck speed; also packs a punch in blitz with a peak rating of 2529.
Temper & Psychology
With a tilt factor of 8, calfarom knows the struggles of the emotional rollercoaster that bullet chess can be. But when it’s 2 AM (their peak playing hour), they turn into a near-unstoppable force, making each move count under time pressure.
Record & Rivalries
An overall bullet record boasting 872 wins to 772 losses with 93 draws tells a tale of fierce competition – close to even fights, but tilted toward victory more often than not. Longest winning streak? A jaw-dropping 26 games in a row, proving that hot streaks are their bread and butter.
Opponents beware: players like benjaminblanco97 get a modest challenge (45% win rate), but others like rafisaj feel the wrath at 70%. calfarom’s tactical acumen and psychological stamina make their foes sweat bullets.
Recent Memorable Game
In a recent bullet clash vs. Khactrung2006 (2025-06-04), calfarom danced through the Alapin Sicilian Defense, wielding a queen and bishop duo to coordinate a swift attack that ended with a winning check by knight fork. The match was sealed with a cunning clock play victory – sometimes speed beats strategy, and calfarom knows it well.
In Conclusion
Whether you’re an aspiring bullet beginner or a seasoned blitz veteran, calfarom’s chess journey is a reminder that dedication, tenacity, and just a touch of madness can launch anyone from underdog to grandmaster-in-the-making. Expect plenty of thrills, unexpected turns, and epic battles when facing this fast-moving tactician.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| cestquilepatron | 29W / 15L / 3D | View Games |
| benjaminblanco97 | 15W / 14L / 4D | View Games |
| fjal | 12W / 12L / 2D | View Games |
| Zaidan Zulkipli | 10W / 12L / 2D | View Games |
| rafisaj | 14W / 5L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2361 | 2506 | ||
| 2023 | 1461 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 578W / 450L / 48D | 495W / 519L / 62D | 75.3 |
| 2023 | 12W / 1L / 0D | 14W / 0L / 0D | 61.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Game | 91 | 59 | 27 | 5 | 64.8% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 88 | 42 | 41 | 5 | 47.7% |
| Alapin Sicilian Defense | 79 | 38 | 36 | 5 | 48.1% |
| London System | 71 | 41 | 28 | 2 | 57.8% |
| Closed Sicilian Defense | 63 | 36 | 23 | 4 | 57.1% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 62 | 34 | 27 | 1 | 54.8% |
| Indian Game East Indian London System | 54 | 30 | 21 | 3 | 55.6% |
| Alapin Sicilian Defense Barmen Defense | 52 | 22 | 27 | 3 | 42.3% |
| Modern Defense with | 52 | 28 | 24 | 0 | 53.9% |
| Slav Defense Modern Chameleon Variation | 46 | 22 | 23 | 1 | 47.8% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense Open Najdorf Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense Tarrasch Open Chistyakov Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening Morphy Defense Exchange Normal Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening Morphy Defense Exchange Bronstein Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Canal Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 26 | 1 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |