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!
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🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Yaacov Norowitz | 16W / 17L / 5D | |
| vladimirkra | 19W / 6L / 11D | |
| Alan Stein | 21W / 8L / 2D | |
| mklz777 | 19W / 11L / 1D | |
| riechling | 16W / 6L / 8D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2918 | |||
| 2022 | 2884 | 2871 | ||
| 2021 | 2711 | 2821 | ||
| 2020 | 2780 | 2819 | ||
| 2019 | 2599 | 2750 | ||
| 2018 | 2726 | |||
| 2017 | 2630 | 2644 | ||
| 2016 | 2550 | 2640 | ||
| 2015 | 2247 | 2523 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9W / 1L / 1D | 8W / 1L / 1D | 110.2 |
| 2022 | 16W / 6L / 0D | 15W / 7L / 3D | 83.0 |
| 2021 | 150W / 83L / 40D | 131W / 88L / 47D | 88.7 |
| 2020 | 149W / 86L / 30D | 125W / 91L / 46D | 86.7 |
| 2019 | 128W / 85L / 33D | 110W / 81L / 51D | 92.2 |
| 2018 | 30W / 10L / 8D | 31W / 9L / 7D | 91.4 |
| 2017 | 94W / 47L / 15D | 73W / 58L / 29D | 94.2 |
| 2016 | 136W / 60L / 22D | 120W / 70L / 25D | 87.0 |
| 2015 | 50W / 4L / 0D | 45W / 10L / 3D | 75.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrov's Defense | 199 | 89 | 64 | 46 | 44.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 112 | 61 | 38 | 13 | 54.5% |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Berlin Wall | 65 | 28 | 19 | 18 | 43.1% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 62 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 50.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 61 | 33 | 19 | 9 | 54.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 60 | 33 | 18 | 9 | 55.0% |
| QGD: Semi-Tarrasch, 5.e3 | 48 | 21 | 14 | 13 | 43.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Haag Gambit | 48 | 27 | 17 | 4 | 56.2% |
| Ruy Lopez: Closed | 42 | 26 | 7 | 9 | 61.9% |
| Catalan Opening: Open Defense | 40 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 42.5% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 60 | 39 | 18 | 3 | 65.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 34 | 21 | 12 | 1 | 61.8% |
| Amazon Attack | 25 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 60.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 68.4% |
| Amar Gambit | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 61.1% |
| Czech Defense | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 64.7% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 53.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 61.5% |
| Petrov's Defense | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 58.3% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 63.6% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 21 | 0 |
| Losing | 7 | 0 |