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calfarom

Playing Since: 2023-10-21 (Inactive)

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Blitz: 2506
3W / 3L / 0D
Bullet: 2431
1587W / 1413L / 167D

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

Recent Opponents
robbedoeseke 4W / 0L / 0D View
gidel33 1W / 1L / 0D View
drikalovic 2W / 0L / 0D View
david2536 1W / 0L / 0D View
DrGruenfeld 0W / 1L / 0D View
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
Rating by Year2023202523611461YearRatingBullet

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%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 26 1
Losing 8 0
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