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Chara NM

Since 2025 (Closed) Chess.com ♟
44.1%- 47.5%- 8.3%
Bullet 2800
83W 41L 11D
Blitz 2735
1235W 1381L 238D
Rapid 2118
3W 1L 0D

Chara — National Master and Blitz Specialist

Chara is a titled player holding the National Master title from National. Best known online as a Blitz specialist, Chara combines fast calculation with a taste for adventurous openings. This short biography highlights career moments, playing style, favorite lines, and a few places to click through for deeper study.

Career highlights

  • National Master title earned from National.
  • Preferred time control: Blitz. Chara has been particularly active and successful in fast time formats.
  • Peak Blitz performance noted during early 2026. See peak: 2889 (2026-01-03).
  • Longest winning streak: 17 games. Longest losing streak: 10 games. Current winning streak: 1.
  • Remarkable comeback instincts with a Comeback Rate around 89 percent. Opponents who win material should not celebrate too early.

Playing style and strengths

Chara plays long, tactical, complex games even at blitz speeds. Games tend to be decisive and long for rapid time controls, reflecting an inclination to press in endgames and avoid quick draws.

  • Endgame frequency is high, indicating comfort converting small advantages.
  • Average decisive game length sits near 85 to 90 moves, so Chara is no stranger to marathon battles.
  • Strong tactical awareness. Win rate after losing material is notable, showing resilience and resourcefulness.
  • Early resignation rate is low relative to quick online forfeits, favoring fighting spirit.

Favorite openings and repertoire

Chara favors sharp and unbalanced systems that lead to rich tactical play. The Amar Gambit is a signature choice, especially in bullet and blitz. Other frequent topics include the Amazon Attack and King's Indian Attack.

  • Amar Gambit — heavy usage and strong results as White. Amar Gambit
  • Amazon Attack — high win rate in Blitz play.
  • King's Indian Attack — reliable and practical against many defenses. King's Indian Attack
  • Also plays modern setups and various counterattacking defenses depending on color and clock.

Notable games and study links

For a quick taste of Chara's style, review this recent tactical slugfest:

  • Key match versus a frequent sparring partner: Thriller vs Kolyadin
  • Mini opening study example:
  • Profile of a common opponent: vladimir_kolyadin

Statistics snapshot

Chara has logged thousands of fast games with strong results. The player performs best in Bullet and Blitz, and posts solid win rates against similarly rated opposition. Below are quick visual and numeric hooks for further exploration.

  • Blitz rating trend:
    Blitz Rating285528412827281327992025: 28452026: 280920252026
  • Bullet and Rapid peaks and highlights appear throughout 2025 and into 2026.
  • Opening database shows heavy sampling of Amar Gambit, Modern, and Sicilian lines across formats.

Training notes and fun facts

  • Best time of day to play: around 10:00 according to win-rate by hour stats.
  • Has a soft spot for creative pawn sacrifices and rook checks. The most common checking piece is the rook.
  • Fun note: Chara will almost always accept sharp gambits, and will try to make them work on the clock.
  • Placeholder for more: Opening theory notes and research hooks are available for coaches and fans.

Where to follow and study

For updates, study material, and game archives search for Chara in Blitz event lists and tagged opening studies. Use the links above to jump to specific games or openings.

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