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Calul_Royal FM

Playing Since: 2022-05-22 (Active)

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Daily: 1366
17W / 5L / 0D
Rapid: 2600
519W / 121L / 84D
Blitz: 2871
1292W / 561L / 193D
Bullet: 2769
454W / 303L / 70D

Calul_Royal: The FIDE Master with a Royal Touch

Meet Calul_Royal, a chess virtuoso who has rightfully earned the prestigious title of FIDE Master. With a relentless grip on both the rapid and blitz formats, this player’s journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster—except instead of loop-de-loops, it’s rating surges and nail-biting wins!

Rating Ascendancy

Starting from a modest rapid rating of 460 in mid-2022, Calul_Royal surged to an impressive peak of 2561 by October 2024. Not to be outdone, their blitz prowess skyrocketed, reaching an astonishing peak rating of 2802 in mid-2025, while their bullet rating hit a regal high of 2807 earlier that same year. These numbers don't just speak—they roar.

Style and Stamina

Calul_Royal is a gladiator of long battles, averaging an astounding 70 moves per win and nearly 100 moves per loss in rapid games, showing no fear of marathon scrambles. Known for a sharp tactical eye, with a comeback rate of over 76%, this player turns losing positions into triumphs almost like magic. They do have a low tilt factor—just 6—meaning when the going gets tough, the tough keep their cool.

Signature Openings

Versatility is their middle name. In rapid play, the “Top Secret” opening is their favorite secret weapon, boasting a stellar 71% win rate over more than 600 games. Blitz games see a more adventurous palette, from the Four Knights Game to the Kings Indian Attack French Variation, highlighting a spirit both classic and creatively cunning.

Win-Loss Drama

With a whopping overall blitz win count topping 1,350 games, and rapid wins near 500, Calul_Royal has an indomitable winning streak besting 69 games at one time. Losses happen, sure—life isn’t perfect—but this player bounces back faster than you can say “checkmate.”

Noteworthy Victories

Highlights include recent showdowns where Calul_Royal outwitted opponents like Dont_be_a_C0unt and BuGMonster, with clever tactics culminating in victories via resignation or timeouts—because who wants to hang around when the king’s in danger?

Time Wizardry

Whether it’s early mornings or late nights, Calul_Royal knows the best moves happen when the stars align. Their best hour? Not surprisingly, the magical hour of 5 AM, paired with a 100% win rate during the wee hours, proving that true chess royalty never sleeps—just strategizes.

The Person Behind the Username

Enigmatic and fiercely competitive, Calul_Royal is a player who blends passion, perseverance, and a pinch of playful cheekiness on the board. If chess had a throne, this master would be reigning with both humor and grace, reminding us all that a royal game is also a game well played.


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Performance Feedback for Calul_Royal

Great job on your recent games! You've demonstrated strong understanding of opening principles and effective middle-game tactics, especially in complex positions. Here are some specific observations to help you continue improving:

Strengths:

  • Opening Repertoire: Your choice of openings, such as the Slav Defense and King's Indian Attack, shows good variety and sound theoretical knowledge. You handle typical pawn structures well and mobilize your pieces efficiently.
  • Tactical Awareness: In several games, you capitalized on tactical opportunities and exchanges (e.g., timely piece trades and exploiting pins). This sharp tactical sense helps you convert advantages effectively.
  • Endgame Technique: You showed good endgame technique, especially in the precise conversion against higher-rated opponents. Your ability to advance passed pawns and coordinate rook activity is commendable.

Areas for Improvement:

  • Time Management: Some wins were due to opponents losing on time, which suggests that managing your own clock more actively can help you avoid tight situations. Try to allocate time wisely, especially in critical positions.
  • Defensive Play: In your losses, there were moments where stronger opponents created sustained attacking pressure. Focus on improving your defensive mindset by practicing how to neutralize early aggression and consolidate under pressure.
  • Calculation Depth: Occasionally, subtle moves or tactical nuances slipped by (losing material or allowing positional concessions). Take extra time to calculate forcing lines and candidate moves before committing to key decisions.
  • Positional Understanding: While you excel tactically, strengthening your strategic planning and long-term piece placement will help avoid passive positions and enhance your overall play. Study pawn structures and maneuvering techniques for your preferred openings.

Next Steps & Resources

Consider reviewing your losses to identify critical moments where a different plan or defense could have shifted the game balance. Practicing annotated master games and solving advanced tactics puzzles will help you sharpen calculation and positional judgment.

Keep track of your progress by focusing on consistent improvement areas, and maintain a balanced approach between tactics, strategy, and endgames.

Keep up the hard work, and enjoy your continued chess journey!



🆚 Opponent Insights

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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2769 2860 2600
2024 1819 2597 2520 1366
2023 2561 2517 2496 400
2022 1848 2340 2363
Rating by Year20222023202420252860400YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 193W / 89L / 35D 176W / 108L / 31D 96.5
2024 246W / 124L / 30D 221W / 137L / 38D 82.4
2023 518W / 172L / 79D 511W / 201L / 56D 78.4
2022 389W / 113L / 33D 388W / 115L / 48D 78.2

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 89 44 44 1 49.4%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 81 48 21 12 59.3%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 75 48 19 8 64.0%
Sicilian Defense 73 51 14 8 69.9%
Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation 66 39 24 3 59.1%
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 57 38 15 4 66.7%
Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation 57 41 12 4 71.9%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 54 35 12 7 64.8%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 52 38 9 5 73.1%
Caro-Kann Defense 50 32 13 5 64.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 114 102 9 3 89.5%
Caro-Kann Defense 65 40 22 3 61.5%
French Defense 63 50 12 1 79.4%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 54 40 11 3 74.1%
Barnes Defense 50 41 9 0 82.0%
Scandinavian Defense 36 20 14 2 55.6%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 31 14 13 4 45.2%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 28 19 9 0 67.9%
Alekhine Defense 28 17 11 0 60.7%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 25 10 13 2 40.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 13 11 2 0 84.6%
Unknown 9 6 3 0 66.7%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 69 4
Losing 6 0
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