Profile Summary: carlsam
Meet carlsam, a blitz enthusiast who’s been riding the rollercoaster of the 64 squares since 2011. Starting with a humble 1169 blitz rating and a bullet rating just shy of 860, carlsam’s journey is nothing short of a thrilling game filled with ups, downs, and plenty of wild sacrifices.
Over the years, carlsam has passionately played nearly 40,000 blitz games—winning a cool 20,868 of them. The losses? Quite a few too, but hey, what's chess without some drama? Draws are a rare luxury, with just 2,096 stalemates recorded. However, when it comes to rapid and bullet, carlsam prefers to keep it spicy: very limited games but always giving it their all.
Playing Style & Stats
- Average Game Length: Around 80 moves when winning, proving that patience sometimes beats speed.
- Early Resignation Rate: A respectable 2.12% — carlsam knows when to fight and when to fold 'em.
- Comeback King: With a comeback rate of 85.66% and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, carlsam is the Houdini of the chessboard.
- Endgame Frequency: Tends to see endgames 75% of the time — careful, calculated, and ready to battle in the late stages.
- White Pieces Win Rate: Just over 50%, so carlsam knows how to take the initiative.
- Black Pieces Win Rate: A solid 46.6%, showing resilience even when starting second.
Opening Repertoire
- King's Pawn Opening is the bread and butter, with over 10,000 games and a 56% win rate.
- Strong love for sharp openings like the Sicilian Defense (Bowdler Attack) and the Scandinavian Defense, though the battle for the board is painfully close.
- Enjoys old classics like the Bishop’s Opening and the Queen’s Gambit declined variations, proving a fondness for both elegance and fortitude.
Time & Psychological Factors
Carlsam’s win rate tends to peak in the afternoon, hitting over 51% at 4 PM — apparently, a good cuppa or chess snack can make a difference! The tilt factor is held neatly at 12, suggesting that while emotions flair, carlsam can usually keep cool under pressure.
Personal Tidbits & Fun Facts
If chess were a battlefield, carlsam would be both the strategic commander and the comeback artist, blending tactical awareness with a lethal endgame touch. This player’s resilience is akin to a cat with nine lives—losing a piece only spurs a rise to victory. Watch out opponents: behind those calculated blinks is a player who’s over 20,000 blitz wins strong and still hungry for more!
In summary, carlsam is the blitz battler that turns every game into a dramatic story, with a splash of luck and a dash of skill. A chess player you want on your team… or maybe quietly not!