About chessking518
Meet chessking518, a formidable Grandmaster whose blitz and bullet performances light up the board with brilliance and excitement. Starting with a modest blitz rating of 1385, this player’s growth has been meteoric, peaking at an astonishing 2929 in blitz as of early 2023 and a bullet peak close behind at 2884 in late 2022.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for their tactical awareness, chessking518 boasts an impressive comeback rate of 91.78%, proving that giving up is not in their vocabulary. Their games often stretch beyond the 80-move mark, demonstrating patience and deep endgame skill — reflected by an endgame frequency of nearly 89%. And if you think they throw in the towel easily, think again: early resignation rate is low at just 1.11%.
When playing white, chessking518 has a strong win rate close to 59%, and with black, a respectable 51%. Their strategic choices favor solid openings with a flair for tactical openings like the Indian Defense and the Spanish Opening.
Favorite Openings
In blitz, some of chessking518’s favorite battlegrounds include:
- Indian Defense with 2.Bf4 — a personal win rate of 56.8%
- Spanish: Closed, 6.d3 b5 with a strong 58.8% win rate
- Queen's Gambit Normal Defense, where strategic depth shines with a 55.3% win rate
- The classic Petrov's Defense: Nimzowitsch Attack, a popular and solid choice
For bullet games, aggressive openings like the Horwitz Defense and Benko Opening have earned impressive win rates over 66%, showcasing an aggressive and tactical playing approach under the ticking clock.
Competitive Highlights & Records
With over 2000 blitz games and nearly 500 bullet games logged, chessking518's experience is vast. Their longest winning streak is a jaw-dropping 21 games — undeniable evidence of dominance!
They have faced a variety of opponents frequently, including strong rivals like yaacovn and vladimirkra, holding a solid competitive edge with win rates near and above 50% against these tough players.
Their psychological resilience shines with a "tilt factor" of just 7, meaning they keep calm and carry on even after tough losses.
Fun Facts
- Peak blitz rating of 2929 is almost like having a superpower — expect vanishing pawns and sneaky forks!
- Tends to play best in the afternoon, with the highest win rates between 14:00 and 16:00.
- When the clock ticks loudly, the bullet game win rate edges even higher, showcasing reflexes and rapid-fire tactics.
- Is not just fast but smart — victory after losing a piece occurs over half the time, proving an ability to turn tables with style.
Summary
Chessking518 is a thrilling grandmaster to watch, blending strategic understanding with lightning-fast reflexes. Whether blitzing through 90+ move battles or blitz bullet games under a minute, they continually prove their mastery and tenacity on the digital battlefield.
Keep an eye out — this chess king might just checkmate your expectations!