About Grandmaster Conquering
Known simply as "Conquering," this Grandmaster has carved out a fierce reputation in the blitz chess arena, dazzling opponents with both tactical prowess and psychological resilience. If you thought blitz games are too fast to appreciate skill, think again — Conquering’s rapid-fire style has earned them not only a Grandmaster title but also peak blitz ratings of nearly 2900! Yes, they’re basically a speed chess superhero with a queen on their side.
Playing Style
Conquering favors the blitz time control, where deep preparation meets lightning-fast intuition. With an incredible comeback rate of almost 89%, this Grandmaster turns losing positions into thrilling victories, proving that resilience is just as important as raw calculation.
- Strong endgame technique — appears in nearly 90% of games
- Adept at handling pressure with a low tilt factor (13%) and thrives at odd hours (best time to play: 4 AM!)
- Average game lengths around 90 moves, showing patience even in rapid play
Favorite Openings
A fan of the flexible Reti and English openings, Conquering mixes strategic depth with surprise attacks:
- Blitz favorites include: Réti: King's Indian Attack, QGD: 3.Nf3 Nf6, and English Opening variations
- Bullet repertoire: Reti: KIA, Zukertort openings, and modern defenses with a penchant for aggressive setups
- Win rates usually hover near 40-50% in these openings, showing solid mastery
Competition Highlights
- Conquering has racked up thousands of blitz games with over 2400 wins, displaying endurance and consistent excellence.
- Highest blitz rating ever recorded was 2887, a stunning peak reached in mid-2020.
- Bullet play also impressive with a high of 2803 in late 2023.
- The Grandmaster’s longest winning streak clocks in at a monstrous 22 games — a streak that would make any chess fan wonder if they’d plugged in some chess magic.
Notable Opponents
Over the years, Conquering has tangled with many rivals, including "stollenmonster" and "kingh_77," showing a fierce competitive spirit. Their head-to-head records reveal fierce battles but also remarkable victories against tough adversaries.
Fun Facts
- Despite blitz speed, Conquering rarely resigns early — a mere 44% early resignation rate means they fight till the bitter end.
- Has an uncanny knack for bouncing back after losing pieces, with a win rate over 38% in such tricky situations.
- Prefers playing when the world sleeps: highest win rates between 3-5 AM — the perfect ghostly chess hours!