About Chemmen
Meet Chemmen, a blitz aficionado whose chess journey reads like a rollercoaster powered by caffeine and strategic genius. Since 2017, Chemmen has been climbing the ranks of online blitz chess, starting from a humble 1307 rating and rocketing to a peak of 2423 in March 2025 – that’s some serious checkmating power!
Known for resilience with a comeback rate of 88.53%, Chemmen never lets a tough position get them down. Even after losing a piece, they fight back fiercely, boasting a solid win rate of nearly 49% in those scrappy scenarios. However, don’t expect early resignations here – Chemmen grinds until the bitter end with an endgame frequency of 88.61% and has played battles lasting an average of nearly 88 moves.
Their opening repertoire is a masterclass in classical solidity and tactical flair. The Caro-Kann Defense (especially the Karpov Variation) is their playground, with nearly 2,000 games and close to 50% wins! The Ruy Lopez Morphy Defense Exchange Variation also features heavily with an impressive win rate above 53%. Rapid games show some swagger too, with a signature 80% win rate in the Exchange Variation of Caro-Kann.
Chemmen’s game style is a night owl’s dream: their best time to play and win? 11 PM. Maybe late-night snacks fuel those brilliant moves? They also tend to dominate on Thursdays and even early mornings (6 AM anyone?), where their winning chances show remarkable spikes.
On the battlefield of opponents, Chemmen is both a gracious winner and a challenging adversary. They’ve bested long-time foes like dimych01 over 150 times, and have win rates north of 75% against several other opponents. Though, beware the rare nemesis who catches them off guard – some with 0% win rate can still cause trouble.
Recent games tell the tale well: in a 2025 clash against losjollos, Chemmen executed a slick Caro-Kann Defense Karpov Variation and wrapped up victory convincingly by resignation. A true strategist who knows when to press forward and when to gracefully accept the opponent’s surrender.
With over 24,600 blitz wins, 326 rapid wins, and a serious knack for hanging tough through every twist and turn of a match, Chemmen is a name that online chess enthusiasts respect, admire, and occasionally dread. Whether you encounter Chemmen in the pawn storm of the Sicilian or the intricate dance of the French Defense, expect a tough fight, and maybe a few witty blunders that keep the game as fun as it is fierce.
Fun fact: Chemmen loses slightly more games with Black pieces but wins more often when playing White. So maybe it’s all about starting with that tiny advantage? Or maybe White pieces just come with extra good vibes!