About Coldplace
Coldplace is a formidable Grandmaster known for his remarkable skill in blitz chess. With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2963 in March 2020, Coldplace has demonstrated a flair for fast-paced games, consistently outwitting opponents with sharp tactics and strategic depth. While blitz remains the preferred battlefield, Coldplace has also dabbled successfully in bullet and rapid formats.
Playing Style & Strengths
Coldplace exhibits a tactically aware and psychologically strong playstyle, characterized by:
- High comeback rate of 89.83%, showing resilience even after setbacks.
- Strong endgame skills, featuring an endgame frequency over 83%.
- Early resignation rate of just 19%, proving a fighting spirit in tough positions.
- Average game lengths suggest a thoughtful approach even in fast controls, with nearly 83 moves per victory.
Opponents beware: Coldplace's sharp tactical awareness often turns the tables after losing material, with nearly 44% win rate after such losses.
Favorite Openings
Known for versatility, Coldplace favors a mix of classical and dynamic openings:
- Blitz: Reti: King's Indian Attack, Indian Defence Knights Variation, Catalan Opening, Caro-Kann Defense, and various Queen's Pawn structures.
- Bullet: Alekhine Defense, Grob Gambit, and Modern openings with a perfect 100% win rate in some variations.
- Rapid: French and Caro-Kann defenses show occasional usage.
Notable Achievements & Records
- Achieved the title of Grandmaster from FIDE.
- Peaked at a blitz rating of 2963 in March 2020.
- Impressive bullet peak rating of 2727 in January 2019.
- Outstanding rapid performance with a 2000 peak rating and a strong win/draw record despite fewer games.
- Tallied over 3,000 blitz wins against top-tier opponents including numerous celebrated grandmasters.
- Longest winning streak stands proudly at 11 games in a row.
Fun Facts
- Coldplace plays their best games around 5 AM — clearly a chess night owl or early bird!
- Has a tilt factor of 11, meaning a temperance level that keeps the cool in heated blitz battles.
- When facing opponents rated below, Coldplace wins more than 60% of games, but battles fiercely against stronger foes.
- Delights in quick checkmates but is no stranger to marathon endgames averaging over 80 moves.