Overview
Chris Dutra — known online as Chrismetalz — is a Blitz-loving chess player with a knack for fast tactics, resilient comebacks and the occasional dramatic time scramble. Active across thousands of games since 2022, Chris built a reputation as a practical, fight‑to‑the‑end competitor who prefers the adrenaline of short time controls.
Preferred time control: Blitz. Peak Blitz rating: . See a quick glance at recent years below:
Playing Style
Chrismetalz is a tactical-minded player who often steers games toward complications and long endgames. Expect sharp middlegame fights, determined comebacks and patient endgame technique — Chris has a strong comeback habit and likes to grind: long games and lots of endgame experience are trademarks.
- High comeback rate and comfortable after material swings.
- Average moves per win are lengthy — this is not a player who resigns early.
- Best time of day to play: evenings (around 17:00) — prime Blitz o’clock.
Career Highlights
- Massive Blitz volume: thousands of games that built a gritty, experience-first approach to online play.
- Notable rivalries: most-played opponent is rachelkatem — a long string of battles (roughly even, with many memorable skirmishes).
- Streaks: both the longest winning and losing streaks reached double digits — swings are part of the charm.
Openings & Preferences
Chris often opens with e4 and enjoys a mix of adventurous and classical systems. A few staple weapons seen in play:
- Scandinavian Defense — a frequent battleground in Blitz games.
- Barnes Opening: Walkerling and Barnes Defense — quirky choices that keep opponents on their toes.
- Alekhine Defense, Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense, and Bishop's Opening — flexible, tactical options.
- Also not shy to experiment with the Elephant Gambit in sharp, short games.
Here’s a short Blitz-style skeleton opening you might see from Chrismetalz:
Fun Facts & Extras
- Username: Chrismetalz — perfect for online leaderboards and metal-themed avatars.
- Favors fighting till the end: long average game lengths and a high endgame frequency.
- Has played hundreds of encounters against plenty of familiar handles — rivalry fuel for many nights of Blitz.
- Want to follow the profile or challenge Chrismetalz? Click the profile link: Chris Dutra