Steven Sullivan

Steven Sullivan aka "Cleanfours"

Meet Steven Sullivan, a dynamic chess enthusiast who’s been carving his path one pawn push at a time in 2025. Known online as Cleanfours, Steven combines methodical strategy with a sprinkle of audacity—his games suggest he enjoys a little chaos, especially when it comes to blitz and rapid formats.

Rating Highlights & Style

Steven's rapid rating peaked impressively at 455 earlier this May, while his blitz battles have flirted with a high of 259. He’s not just a speed demon—his daily chess rating of 597 hints at patience and deep calculation.

When playing, Steven prefers to keep things moving, resigning early only about 7.5% of the time and engaging in endgames quite frequently (over 62% of his games reach the endgame stage). His average wins last 55 moves, but his losses tend to drag on longer, suggesting he fights until the (often losing) bitter end. If you catch him playing, watch out around 6 AM—it’s his golden hour for victory (100% win rate at that hour!).

Opening Adventures

Opening the board with a king’s pawn push seems to be Steven’s signature move, especially excelling with the King’s Pawn Opening in blitz, where he scores over 54% wins.

He’s also a bit fond of less orthodox choices like the Van 't Kruijs Opening (a curious 71% win rate in blitz!), and dabbles confidently in defenses like the Alekhine’s Defense and Caro Kann. Steven proves that mixing classics with quirky openings can keep opponents on their toes.

War Stories from the Board

Steven’s games are full of drama. His longest winning streak tallied six epic victories, but he’s also endured ten consecutive losses—because every chess warrior knows, glory tastes sweeter after a few defeats.

Recently, Steven clinched a thrilling win against sombabu_5763, ending the game on time after a tense battle filled with tactical exchanges. On the flip side, ponyhustler handed him a checkmate, reminding us that even the mightiest clean their slate now and then.

Psychology & Personality

Despite a tilt factor of 10 (yes, even Cleanfours can get a little salty), Steven’s comeback rate after setbacks is a respectable 55%, proving he’s as resilient as a knight on a relentless quest. His playing style hints at a chess player who embraces both offense and defense with a playful heart, and a readiness to take calculated risks.

Win-Loss Snapshot

• Blitz: 154 wins, 144 losses, 19 draws
• Rapid: 228 wins, 200 losses, 75 draws
• Bullet: 1 win, 2 losses
• Daily: 1 win, no losses

To sum it up, Steven Sullivan is the kind of player who enjoys a rich tapestry of chess experiences—from quick-fire blitz thrills to thoughtful daily classical battles—with a knack for surprising his opponents and maybe occasionally surprising himself.

Keep an eye out for Cleanfours—your future opponent whose next move might just be a cheeky trap or a brilliant queen sacrifice.