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ChessCompressions NM

Playing Since: 2014-08-10 (Active)

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Rapid: 2017
3W / 1L / 0D
Blitz: 2558
13322W / 13022L / 1576D
Bullet: 2607
173W / 152L / 19D

ChessCompressions: The National Master of Compressed Brilliance

Once starting out as a humble blitz enthusiast with a rating barely scraping 1200 in 2015, ChessCompressions has since embarked on an epic journey up the rating ladder, earning the prestigious title of National Master from National. With a peak blitz rating flirting with the upper echelons at 2798 in late 2024, this player proves that slow and steady is not the only way to victory—sometimes, lightning-fast tactical bursts do the trick!

Known for a deeply strategic yet occasionally daring playing style, ChessCompressions excels in endgame scenarios, with an impressive endgame frequency of over 74%. Their games tend to be marathons rather than sprints, boasting an average of 73 moves per win. But don’t be fooled by the length—the wins come with a healthy dose of tactical vision, reflected in a massive 84.95% comeback rate after falling behind.

ChessCompressions’ opening repertoire is as intriguing as their username suggests. The Trompowsky Attack is a favorite weapon, shining with an 80% win rate, and even dabbling in the enigmatic Sicilian Defense Four Knights Cobra Variation with a respectable 67%. But the true mystery move? Their “Top Secret” opening line, showing up in over 27,000 blitz games and nearly a 48% win rate—an enigma wrapped in a riddle, wrapped in a pawn push.

A Quick Peek at Recent Triumphs

ChessCompressions recently demonstrated tactical fireworks in a breathtaking game on June 1, 2025, delivering a checkmate with the Trompowsky Attack in just 19 moves against krujjster. Timing is clearly key, as the player’s best hour to play is around 7:00 AM, while their optimal weekdays to clinch victory are Tuesdays and Sundays.

A Few Fun Facts About ChessCompressions:

  • Has won over 13,000 blitz games, proving they thrive in rapid-fire decision-making.
  • Unsurprisingly, loses less when playing white (about 50% win rate) but still holds respectable results with black.
  • Rarely surrenders early (Early Resignation Rate of 1.07%), preferring to fight until the last pawn.
  • Tilts like the rest of us, but keeps the streaks manageable: longest winning spree = 14 games.
  • Current winning streak at the time of spotlight: a modest but promising 2 games. Stay tuned!

In the chaotic battlefield of online chess, ChessCompressions combines resilience, deep endgame knowledge, and a dash of mystery. Whether dismantling opponents with quiet positional squeezes or igniting sudden tactical storms, this National Master keeps both fans and foes guessing. Watch this space: when it comes to chess, compressing information and exploding on the board is their true art.

For challenges, game reviews, or mysteries behind the ‘Top Secret’ openings, reach out on Chess.com!


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Performance Snapshot

Current peak (blitz): 2798 (2024-12-27)

Activity overview:

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What you already do very well

  • Sharp opening choices with Bg5 systems. In your recent win vs Lindolfo Luiz Da Silva you reached a winning position by move 12 thanks to precise central tactics:

  • Practical calculation under time pressure. The 60-move Semi-Slav against IKKPHD showed calm technique even with seconds on the clock.
  • Piece activity over material. Rook lifts (Rd8x, Rh3-h7, etc.) and exchange sacrifices often give you long-term attacking chances that convert smoothly.

Recurring vulnerabilities

  • Anti-Sicilians as Black. Losses to the Alapin (B22) and Four-Knights (B45) start with passive piece placement and end with doubled white rooks on the 7th. Decide on one main line (…d5 & early …Nf6, or a pure …e5 structure) and memorise 15 moves of theory plus plans.
  • Early queen exchanges without an end-game plan. In the Corporate_Mundo game the swap on f5 left you in a losing rook-and-pawn endgame. Before trading queens, run a quick “Who benefits long-term?” check.
  • King safety in your own Richter-Veresov. Versus crazychess2800 the f3-h4 pawn storm arrived while Black’s counter-attack (…Qa5, …b5) hit first. Anchor your king before launching the pawn rollers.
  • Clock balance. You often build a 50-second edge, then spend it all on one complicated position. Aim to keep a 20-30 s buffer; make routine recaptures instantly and trust your intuition in +2 positions.

7-Day Action Plan

  1. Update your Black file vs 2.c3  and 2.Nf3 Sicilians. Watch one GM video, build a 15-line “memory file”, drill it five times.
  2. Play five 10|0 games focused solely on opponent-threat identification. Annotate afterwards: “What did my opponent want on each move?”
  3. Endgame drill: rook + minor vs rook. Your Semi-Slav conversion was good but could be cleaner—use the Chess.com drill set.
  4. Self-audit: review every queen trade from your last 20 games; tag as “favourable / unclear / unfavourable”. Patterns will jump out.

Quick Reference (keep next to the board)

  • Is my king safe for the next three moves?
  • What is my worst-placed piece? Can I improve it before grabbing material?
  • After every pawn push ask: “Which squares did I just weaken?” — prophylaxis even in blitz.

Maintain your dynamic style, patch the Anti-Sicilians, and a 2650+ blitz peak is within reach. Good luck and enjoy the climb!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Sean Senft 17W / 19L / 5D
alphanott 3W / 2L / 0D
Rene Marcial Alonso García 5W / 2L / 0D
Rix_pv 3W / 2L / 0D
stronger1799 2W / 4L / 0D
tad17ik 0W / 1L / 0D
zaza khoperia 9W / 10L / 1D
masteringchessdra 0W / 1L / 0D
kiril2003kiril 1W / 3L / 0D
take-my-pieces-if-you-can 1W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Pranav Senthilkumar 28W / 26L / 4D
fastfaun 24W / 25L / 0D
Giulio Fregonese 21W / 22L / 6D
Nita Lucian 26W / 18L / 3D
Maxi4444 18W / 24L / 3D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2570 2017
2024 2600 2665 2017
2023 2502 2463
2022 2350 2343
2021 2353 1795
2020 2010 2431
2019 2218
2018 1676 2308
2017 2121
2015 1346
Rating by Year201520172018201920202021202220232024202526651346YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 474W / 433L / 79D 382W / 512L / 84D 79.0
2024 1089W / 1013L / 196D 940W / 1173L / 186D 77.9
2023 1691W / 1545L / 197D 1553W / 1653L / 228D 75.2
2022 1500W / 1341L / 121D 1419W / 1451L / 110D 68.4
2021 775W / 625L / 80D 699W / 735L / 67D 70.4
2020 953W / 859L / 83D 927W / 923L / 67D 68.4
2019 493W / 402L / 53D 465W / 455L / 34D 69.3
2018 75W / 46L / 9D 70W / 51L / 4D 73.0
2017 18W / 5L / 0D 18W / 8L / 0D 58.8
2015 2W / 0L / 0D 2W / 0L / 0D 54.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 3687 1767 1686 234 47.9%
Australian Defense 1178 588 541 49 49.9%
French Defense 977 500 431 46 51.2%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 908 427 426 55 47.0%
Döry Defense 875 452 372 51 51.7%
French Defense: Advance Variation 712 345 334 33 48.5%
Amazon Attack 710 329 330 51 46.3%
French Defense: Burn Variation 636 317 294 25 49.8%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 584 282 265 37 48.3%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 573 266 268 39 46.4%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
French Defense: Advance Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bird Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 32 14 18 0 43.8%
Australian Defense 18 8 7 3 44.4%
French Defense 18 7 11 0 38.9%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 16 11 5 0 68.8%
Slav Defense 15 7 6 2 46.7%
QGD Tarrasch: 4.cxd5 14 9 4 1 64.3%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 13 6 7 0 46.1%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit 13 8 3 2 61.5%
Czech Defense 11 5 5 1 45.5%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 9 5 4 0 55.6%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 14 0
Losing 13 2