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Miguel Antonio Neto Silva NM

Username: ChillingBlunder

Playing Since: 2024-12-28 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Blitz: 2575
495W / 519L / 138D
Bullet: 2395
720W / 788L / 117D

Miguel Antonio Neto Silva - National Master (aka ChillingBlunder)

Miguel Antonio Neto Silva, proudly known in the chess world as ChillingBlunder, holds the distinguished title of National Master. A formidable force on the virtual chessboard, Miguel combines deep strategic knowledge with a dash of unpredictability that keeps opponents on their toes and sometimes scratching their heads.

Rating and Competitive Edge

As of 2025, Miguel has soared to impressive peaks: a blitz rating of 2639 achieved in March, and a bullet peak of 2558 recorded in April. His rapid improvements can be tracked through a rigorous gaming schedule, showcasing resilience and adaptability across time controls. Most notably, this player has maintained a near-maniacal winning streak of 8 games without a hiccup, balanced by the unavoidable humbling experience of a 9-game losing streak. After all, even National Masters have their “blunder” moments.

Playing Style & Patterns

Miguel is a patient craftsman of the endgame, turning even the most minimal advantages into opportunities, with an endgame frequency exceeding 83%. His average winning game length is just shy of 82 moves, proving that for him, chess is a marathon, not a sprint. There’s no early resignation in Miguel’s vocabulary, which means his opponents can expect battles fought to the bitter end.

Interestingly, Miguel’s comeback rate is a staggering 87%, showing that losing a piece or falling behind doesn’t immediately send him into panic mode. Instead, he harnesses those moments to craft cunning counterplays, slightly upping his chances to win even after a setback.

Tactical Awareness & Psychology

Despite the intimidating username, ChillingBlunder seems chill under pressure with a tilt factor of just 9 (low enough to avoid tossing the laptop out the window). His psychological resilience shines brightest in the wee bit hours—his best playing time is at 4 AM. If you ever want to catch him at his peak, set your alarm clocks for the dawn patrol.

The Openings Toolbox

Miguel is an eclectic tactician with openings ranging from the mysterious Top Secret (well, nobody really knows what’s in there) to sturdy classics like the Caro-Kann Defense, where he enjoys a healthy 62.5% win rate in blitz. The Unknown Opening category accounts for most games played, a typical hallmark of someone who enjoys keeping their rivals guessing.

Notable Recent Battles

Miguel doesn’t just play chess; he stages epic dramas. In a recent blitz encounter against kale36, Miguel played a beautiful checkmate sequence, demonstrating precision and flair. Despite some losses hard-earned against tough opponents like ehsan_009, he bounces back quickly—just as a National Master should.

A Finale With Humor

To sum up, Miguel Antonio Neto Silva is proof that even titled players can keep a sense of humor (and humility) about their game. Whether wielding his pieces with icy calm or crafting that “chilling blunder” right when you least expect it, he’s a player worth watching. Who says you can’t be a master and still give your opponents a good chuckle?


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Positive Highlights

Miguel, your recent bullet games show your ability to capitalize on tactical opportunities and maintain strong attacking play, which is crucial in fast-paced games. Your winning games demonstrate good initiative and pressure against your opponents, particularly with effective piece activity and exploiting weaknesses. You also show solid opening preparation, utilizing lines like the Semi-Slav Defense and Closed Sicilian efficiently.

  • Excellent use of tactical pressure to convert material advantage.
  • Good time management, retaining enough clock time for complex positions.
  • Strong midgame piece coordination, gaining important activity.
  • Versatile opening repertoire including Nimzo-Larsen Attack with a respectable success rate.
  • Consistent rating growth with a positive trend over recent months.

Areas for Improvement

While your attacking and opening skills are progressing well, some areas could boost your bullet performance and overall consistency.

  • Endgame Technique: Improving your endgame knowledge and precision can help close out winning positions more reliably and recover from worse positions.
  • Defensive Accuracy: In some losses, defensive moves allowed opponents to seize the initiative or win material. Refining your defensive awareness will improve resilience under time pressure.
  • Opening Variety: While you have strong openings like Nimzo-Larsen and English setups, expanding comfort in other openings, especially against different responses, would give you greater flexibility and avoid predictability.
  • Time Pressure Moments: Some games show a decline in move quality closer to the time control. Regular practice on incremental time controls and quick evaluation techniques can help maintain accuracy under pressure.

Practical Recommendations

To continue your upward trajectory in bullet chess, consider:

  • Studying common endgame themes and practicing basic king and pawn endings to improve conversion skills.
  • Reviewing loss games to identify recurring defensive mistakes and learning simple defensive technique ideas.
  • Broadening your opening repertoire with one or two surprise weapons or less common lines to outwit opponents early.
  • Engaging in focused bullet training sessions with an emphasis on rapid pattern recognition and tactical motifs.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
bonblobliqr1 1W / 0L / 0D
Bryan Weisz 0W / 1L / 0D
gmarkovic21 1W / 1L / 0D
Matthew Turner 0W / 1L / 0D
playfaster260 0W / 1L / 0D
stellarchess 0W / 2L / 0D
chessleague2021 1W / 0L / 0D
lost_leon 1W / 0L / 0D
adamkos101 1W / 0L / 0D
bobby-robert 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
lovelifebro 5W / 4L / 1D
Narek 20184937 5W / 5L / 0D
BuGMonster 5W / 4L / 0D
krishnamurti3 5W / 3L / 1D
VierPaarden 1W / 8L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2381 2611
2024 2225 2278
Rating by Year2024202526112225YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 593W / 652L / 117D 604W / 638L / 133D 82.7
2024 2W / 1L / 0D 3W / 0L / 0D 84.7

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 152 61 82 9 40.1%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 74 27 46 1 36.5%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 71 31 31 9 43.7%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 57 25 28 4 43.9%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 54 23 27 4 42.6%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 41 21 18 2 51.2%
Amar Gambit 40 21 17 2 52.5%
Modern 36 17 19 0 47.2%
Amazon Attack 31 17 11 3 54.8%
English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System 31 20 10 1 64.5%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 88 42 38 8 47.7%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 52 19 25 8 36.5%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 42 25 15 2 59.5%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 29 13 9 7 44.8%
Sicilian Defense 29 10 18 1 34.5%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 26 10 14 2 38.5%
Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation 26 10 14 2 38.5%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 24 13 10 1 54.2%
French Defense: Advance Variation 21 10 9 2 47.6%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 21 7 11 3 33.3%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 2
Losing 9 0