Biography
ChessMood is a FIDE Grandmaster and a beloved streamer who turns every game into a story. They blend razor-sharp calculation with playful commentary, turning rapid-fire Bullet battles into entertaining lessons for fans around the world. Known for a fearless, creative approach, ChessMood treats the chessboard like a stage and the clock like a drumbeat — fast, loud, and unmistakably their own.
With a clear preference for Bullet, ChessMood thrives in ultra-fast timeframes where precision meets speed. The stream is as much about learning as it is about having fun, and the chat often doubles as a running commentary and a laugh track.
Career Highlights and Playing Style
ChessMood rose to prominence through relentless study, sharp tactical instincts, and a knack for turning complex positions into practical, practical demonstrations on stream. Notable milestones include peak Blitz, Bullet, and Rapid performances that showcase a broad and adaptable repertoire. They carry the Grandmaster title with pride and bring that same intensity to every broadcast.
Peak moments (from the data landscape) include a Blitz peak around 3073, a Bullet high around 2353, and Rapid peaking near 2635. These numbers reflect a career built on constant improvement, deep preparation, and a willingness to experiment under the spotlight.
- Longest winning streak: 33 games
- Current winning streak: 1 game
- Title: Grandmaster (FIDE)
- Stellar streaming presence, blending instruction with entertainment
Visual snapshots and quick stats can be explored through placeholders such as
and 2353 (2023-07-25). Also, see ChessMood for a compact profile. may appear in compatible viewers to illustrate a sample game idea.Openings and Repertoire
Openings play a starring role in ChessMood’s Bullet and Blitz performances. The choices blend classical resilience with aggressive improvisation, yielding high success rates across time and formats. In Blitz, the repertoire shines in several top lines, offering both reliability and bite.
- Sicilian Defense: Closed — 430 games; 311W / 83L / 36D; WinRate 72.33%
- French Defense: Exchange Variation — 102 games; 81W / 20L / 1D; WinRate 79.41%
- Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation — 148 games; 101W / 32L / 15D; WinRate 68.24%
- French Defense: Advance Variation — 90 games; 70W / 16L / 4D; WinRate 77.78%
- Benko Gambit — 130 games; 82W / 34L / 14D; WinRate 63.08%
Bullet and Rapid openings echo the same adventurous spirit, with consistent success in several dynamic lines. For quick reference, placeholders like
and 3073 (2024-12-13) are available, and Sicilian Defense or French Defense can anchor discussions of specific lines.Presence and Community
Beyond the 64 squares, ChessMood builds a vibrant community through streams, coaching clips, and interactive sessions. The persona is approachable, the analysis is insightful, and the humor keeps the sessions engaging for players at all levels.
Follow along with ChessMood’s journey via ChessMood and explore game ideas with embedded examples like
for a storytelling touch. Placeholder data such as and 2635 (2025-09-01) can accompany updates in compatible apps.
Overall Performance Summary
Your recent games show a strong performance typical of an advanced player. A strength adjusted win rate over 71% is impressive, indicating consistent results across various opponents. The positive rating trend slope over 1, 3, and 6 months (+210.6) suggests sustained improvement.
However, your published ratings have remained static recently, which might indicate a plateau in official play or lack of rated games in the last months. Continuing to focus on quality and diverse opponents will help translate your potential into rating gains.
Game Highlights & Learnings
- Your victories frequently arise from solid openings like the Caro-Kann and French Defense Exchange variations, showing good understanding of positional play and tactical breaks against weaker players.
- You demonstrate strong tactical awareness and conversions, finishing games efficiently with decisive attacks or exploiting opponent mistakes quickly.
- One recent loss indicates some vulnerability in the French Defense Advance variation, particularly when facing pressure tactics on your kingside and central structure. Paying attention to defensive coordination in these setups can prevent early setbacks.
- Time management appears effective – winning games by checkmate or opponent timeout shows good practical skills, especially in bullet and blitz time controls.
Improvement Suggestions
- Opening Repertoire: Continue refining your favorite openings to deeper lines and counter-strategies your opponents may employ. For instance, explore the nuances of the Caro-Kann Exchange and simulate defenses against common attacks you’ve faced.
- Defensive Strategies: Work on reinforcing your defense in sharp positions like the French Advance where opponent pressure can quickly escalate. Practice identifying critical moments to simplify or counterattack.
- Time Pressure Handling: Although successful now, honing your intuition and decision-making under extreme time pressure will offer even greater control, minimizing risks of blunders during intense moments.
- Endgame Technique: Your finishes are sharp, but strengthening endgame fundamentals further ensures converting advantages even against stubborn resistance, building confidence for longer time controls.
Next Steps
To maintain your growth trajectory:
- Analyze losses in detail to spot recurring weaknesses and tactical pitfalls.
- Review winning games focusing on critical decisions and turning points to replicate successful strategies.
- Engage consistently in both rapid and bullet games to balance speed and depth in your play.
- Stay updated with opening theory and adapt your preparation for common lines encountered.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Frederik Svane | 2W / 2L / 2D | View |
| hg1107 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| danche55 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| superboycoming2crushu | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| vpa_1357 | 3W / 0L / 0D | View |
| pawnbuzzard | 3W / 0L / 0D | View |
| ibbuchessgenie_gm | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| stephaneking | 6W / 0L / 0D | View |
| lizonka_chessmood | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| thekarocann | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Naroditsky | 41W / 62L / 10D | View Games |
| Igor Kovalenko | 14W / 15L / 3D | View Games |
| Alexander Rustemov | 18W / 11L / 1D | View Games |
| Rudik Makarian | 7W / 16L / 5D | View Games |
| Brandon Jacobson | 6W / 14L / 5D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2939 | 2585 | ||
| 2024 | 2924 | |||
| 2023 | 2353 | 2782 | 2634 | |
| 2022 | 2353 | 2798 | 2617 | |
| 2021 | 1627 | 2828 | ||
| 2020 | 2813 | |||
| 2019 | 2444 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 212W / 78L / 27D | 223W / 105L / 36D | 72.4 |
| 2024 | 191W / 122L / 29D | 227W / 136L / 25D | 82.5 |
| 2023 | 49W / 4L / 4D | 56W / 5L / 4D | 66.5 |
| 2022 | 279W / 113L / 36D | 255W / 130L / 38D | 77.6 |
| 2021 | 215W / 87L / 37D | 192W / 107L / 33D | 84.6 |
| 2020 | 87W / 40L / 18D | 83W / 41L / 14D | 82.7 |
| 2019 | 44W / 5L / 3D | 44W / 6L / 3D | 71.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 448 | 326 | 85 | 37 | 72.8% |
| French Defense | 204 | 163 | 28 | 13 | 79.9% |
| Scotch Game | 193 | 122 | 56 | 15 | 63.2% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 152 | 104 | 33 | 15 | 68.4% |
| Benko Gambit | 133 | 83 | 35 | 15 | 62.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 122 | 70 | 42 | 10 | 57.4% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 105 | 82 | 20 | 3 | 78.1% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 103 | 81 | 18 | 4 | 78.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind | 77 | 51 | 20 | 6 | 66.2% |
| Sicilian Defense | 75 | 42 | 28 | 5 | 56.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Classical Variation, Svenonius Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Defense | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scotch Game | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Guimard Defense, Main Line | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 33 | 0 |
| Losing | 7 | 1 |