CarlovskyVen: The International Master with a Blitz Twist
Known in the chess world simply as CarlovskyVen, this International Master earned their FIDE title through a combination of fierce tactics, deep strategic insight, and a splash of timing magic. With a peak blitz rating soaring to 2467 in November 2019, CarlovskyVen has proven themselves a formidable storm on the 64 squares, especially in the lightning-fast blitz format.
A Career in Wins, Losses, and the Occasional Draw (Mostly Wins)
Over 283 blitz games unleashing the mysterious "Top Secret" opening, CarlovskyVen boasts a striking 70.67% win rate. Opponents beware: their longest winning streak clocks in at 14 games, and as of November 2019, a fresh 5-game winning streak hints that the IM is on the prowl again.
Style and Substance
A player who rarely resigns early (1.52% early resignation rate), this chess gladiator enjoys enduring battles that often stretch beyond 70 moves per game! Whether with White or Black, CarlovskyVen’s win rates hover comfortably above 70%, evidence of their adaptability and relentless spirit.
Endgames are their playground (appearing in nearly 76% of games), and their comeback skills are nothing short of legendary—a 79% comeback rate shows they never count themselves out, even after a tactical hiccup.
The Clock is Their Friend (Mostly...)
Reading the clock like a crystal ball, CarlovskyVen's best hour to strike runs from midnight to dawn, where they rack up a blistering 87.5% win rate at midnight, followed closely by 80% near bedtime games at 11 PM. Fridays are especially lethal, with a whopping 90.24% win rate. Weekends? Well, Saturdays seem to be more of a chess nap day with only a 33.33% win rate, but hey, everyone needs a break!
Memorable Moments
Victories over strong opponents like BiletskiyDanylo and winning spectacular games by checkmate and resignation showcase CarlovskyVen's knack for turning pressure into triumph, all while keeping their cool with a low tilt factor of 4.
On the flipside, even masters lose sometimes, and CarlovskyVen’s few losses are often by time pressure or to a series of uncanny moves, proving chess is as much psychological as it is tactical.
In Summary
CarlovskyVen is not just an International Master; they’re a blitz maestro, an endgame enthusiast, and a midnight marauder on the chessboard. If you find yourself playing them on a Friday night, be prepared for a rollercoaster ride of strategy, speed, and perhaps a few secret moves you never saw coming. But don’t worry—they’re a classy opponent who knows that every loss is just another move closer to victory.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Alan Stein | 3W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| Edgar Rodrigues | 5W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| palkki | 5W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| astronautilus | 1W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| notlatetoresign | 2W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2467 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 99W / 32L / 10D | 101W / 34L / 7D | 76.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 21 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 81.0% |
| Modern | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 62.5% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 16 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 16 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 81.2% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 45.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Czech Defense | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 80.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 70.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 88.9% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 66.7% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 14 | 5 |
| Losing | 4 | 0 |