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chakmatd NM

Playing Since: 2013-10-03 (Active)

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Daily: 1580
7W / 4L / 0D
Rapid: 2000
20W / 28L / 2D
Blitz: 2066
876W / 889L / 80D
Bullet: 2538
645W / 617L / 60D

Meet chakmatd: The National Master with a Knack for Blitz and Bullet

Chakmatd, proudly bearing the title of National Master, is a chess enthusiast who dances on the 64 squares with the speed of a bullet and the cunning of a fox. With their journey starting around 2015, this player quickly earned a reputation for thrilling matches and a rollercoaster of ratings across various time controls.

Rating Rollercoaster & Style

From racking up a blitz rating peak at nearly 2200 in 2018 to conquering bullet games with a stunning spike nearing 2500 in 2025, chakmatd brings a mix of intensity and resilience. Their blitz play balances aggressive tactics and endgame finesse, boasting an endgame frequency above 68% and an impressive comeback rate of over 84%. In fact, when down a piece, chakmatd somehow manages to turn the tables with a nearly 99% win rate after such setbacks — a true chess Houdini!

Playing Habits & Quirks

Known for a somewhat merciful early resignation rate of about 4.7%, chakmatd prefers to fight to the bitter end rather than throw in the towel prematurely. Their average winning games drag on to about 72 moves, proving they savor the strategic battle, while losses tend to end slightly earlier, around 62 moves.

Chess Against the Clock

Dive into the lightning lane where chakmatd truly shines! With thousands of blitz and bullet games logged, their bullet win rate hovers just above 50%, a remarkable feat in such an unforgiving format. In blitz, they've shown persistence with almost 900 wins, though the balance of victories and losses speaks volumes about the fierceness of their opponents.

Friend or Foe?

Chakmatd has tangled most frequently with opponents like kino and powermetal, collecting a respectable 43% and 54% win rate respectively — proving not even friendly nemeses can rest easy. However, against several other rivals like turtle-boy and fairyyy, the wins seem as elusive as a perfectly executed fork!

Peak Hours & Day of Week

When does chakmatd prove most dangerous? Sundays lead the pack with a win rate over 53%, and afternoons around 17:00 hours show a deadly precision with 50% wins. If you're planning a match, avoid Fridays, when they’re still warming up for the weekend battles.

Psychological Profile

Despite a tilt factor of 10 (yes, they get a bit salty sometimes), chakmatd’s mental toughness is legendary. Their rated vs casual win difference almost hits 50%, meaning when stakes are high, they deliver — or at least dramatically throw the board across the room (just kidding... maybe).

In a Nutshell

Chakmatd is a fierce, resilient, and fast-paced chess warrior with flair, stamina, and a touch of unpredictability. Whether juggling bullet duels or blitz skirmishes, they remind us all that in chess, it’s not just about the moves — it’s about the heart and a pinch of humor.

Pro tip: Don’t let chakmatd catch you napping — this National Master might just snatch victory when you least expect it!


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Coach Chesswick

Hi chakmatd!

Your recent games show an energetic, tactical style that scores spectacular wins—congratulations on climbing to 2497 (2025-04-01)! Below is a snapshot of where you shine and where a few small adjustments could yield big rating gains.

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✅ Your Strengths

  • Tactical radar: In your win vs Michael Mahoney you found 12.Qxc6+!! and 15.Qxb8+, converting flawlessly:

  • Converting endgames: The rook-and-pawn win against mrpotatomanthesecond featured clean technique and zero blunders under time pressure.
  • Opening flexibility as White: You handle both Open and Closed Sicilians, Alekhine-like set-ups, and Queen’s Gambit structures confidently.

🚧 Growth Areas

  1. Black repertoire coherence.
    • Several losses came from French Winawer and Nimzowitsch lines where early queen forays (…Qa5/…Qa4) left you behind in development.
    • In the Caro-Kann Exchange (vs Moneta_Attack) you drifted without a clear middlegame plan and resigned in an equal-material position.
    ➜ Action: Streamline to 1–2 bullet-friendly defences (e.g. solid …e6 French with 3…Nf6, or the classical Caro 3…Bf5) and learn the critical ideas rather than memorising move orders.
  2. Clock handling.
    • Four of the five listed losses ended by resignation in a position with play or on time while still competitive.
    • Bullet rewards practical choices—aim to stay above 15-20 s until move 20.
    ➜ Action: Practise “soft-premove” sequences (checks, recaptures, forced replies) and adopt a rule: if the position is roughly equal and under 5 s, simplify instead of seeking the perfect move.
  3. Defensive resilience.
    • When opponents attack (e.g. 24…Rxh2!! in the Nimzowitsch loss) you sometimes continue proactive play instead of forcing simplifications.
    ➜ Action: Train on “Defend the Position” puzzles and focus on candidate moves that stop threats first (see tempo and parrying ideas).

📚 Targeted Study Plan (2-week micro-cycle)

Day 1-415 min opening drill: French Classical & Caro Classical mainlines.
20 min tactics (rating 2400-2700).
10 min endgame technique (R+P vs R, K+P races).
Day 5-7Bullet session (10-15 games) focusing on time management rules.
Post-session: tag two positions where you hesitated & analyse alternatives.
Day 8-10Review three losses; for each, write one “critical defensive resource I missed.”
Play sparring games at 3 | 2 to practise holding worse positions.
Day 11-14Mixed puzzle rush & endgame studies.
Finish with a streak of five bullet games using only your new black repertoire.

📝 Final Tips

  • Keep an opening notebook with bullet-ready mini-lines and key ideas, not just moves.
  • Refresh endgame fundamentals—good endings = free time on the clock because plans are clearer.
  • Mental reset: after a blunder, breathe, hit the space bar twice, and play moves that require your opponent to prove the win. Many bullet games flip on persistence.

Stay tactical, tighten the defence, and your next push beyond 2500 is within reach. Good luck and happy attacking!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
turkmenchess 0W / 1L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
Karl Tolentino 27W / 32L / 4D View Games
powermetal 15W / 13L / 0D View Games
Oladapo Adu 8W / 10L / 1D View Games
killkingz 11W / 7L / 0D View Games
timeless limitless 3W / 10L / 3D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2450 1527 1580
2024 2418 1448
2023 2292 2066
2022 2360 1884
2021 2325
2020 2324 1979 1146
2019 2028 2071 1184 1443
2018 1998 2130 1465 1443
2017 2142 2129 1395 1352
2016 2082 1791
2015 1969 1688 1200
Rating by Year2015201620172018201920202021202220232024202524501146YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 160W / 139L / 16D 133W / 167L / 18D 71.8
2024 3W / 1L / 0D 5W / 0L / 1D 41.8
2023 43W / 44L / 5D 41W / 43L / 3D 69.4
2022 1W / 2L / 0D 1W / 0L / 0D 70.2
2021 0W / 0L / 0D 1W / 1L / 0D 83.5
2020 48W / 36L / 4D 38W / 45L / 2D 63.6
2019 3W / 8L / 1D 2W / 10L / 0D 41.8
2018 215W / 225L / 18D 192W / 231L / 25D 69.2
2017 262W / 212L / 18D 234W / 251L / 17D 68.4
2016 11W / 3L / 0D 11W / 4L / 0D 73.4
2015 18W / 7L / 2D 21W / 8L / 1D 63.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense 146 75 64 7 51.4%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 114 49 61 4 43.0%
French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation 90 42 44 4 46.7%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 85 38 45 2 44.7%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 77 35 36 6 45.5%
French Defense: Advance Variation 70 34 35 1 48.6%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit 65 30 35 0 46.1%
Czech Defense 58 27 30 1 46.5%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 56 25 30 1 44.6%
Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation 51 26 24 1 51.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense 106 54 45 7 50.9%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 60 29 28 3 48.3%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 56 33 20 3 58.9%
Amar Gambit 46 25 18 3 54.4%
Modern 45 24 21 0 53.3%
Scandinavian Defense 42 24 16 2 57.1%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 35 21 13 1 60.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 35 15 18 2 42.9%
Barnes Defense 34 17 17 0 50.0%
Czech Defense 23 7 14 2 30.4%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense 6 3 2 1 50.0%
Barnes Defense 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Elephant Gambit 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Four Knights Game 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Czech Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Philidor Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense 2 0 1 1 0.0%
Amar Gambit 2 1 1 0 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 14 0
Losing 10 3
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