Cooper Silverman

Cooper Silverman (username: cts1313)

Meet Cooper Silverman, a rising star in the chess world and a chessboard force to be reckoned with (at least sometimes). Known online as cts1313, Cooper’s game is a rollercoaster of brilliance, resilience, and the occasional “What was I thinking?” moment.

Performance & Playing Style

Cooper enjoys a mixed bag of time controls, dabbling successfully in blitz, rapid, bullet, and even the slow-burning tension of daily chess. Though his rapid rating has seen some fluctuations—peaking at 754 back in 2023 and currently rocking a solid 495—he still keeps opponents on their toes with an aggressive yet sometimes unpredictable approach.

His longest winning streak is an impressive 3 games, and he's currently riding a 1-game winning streak (momentum counts!). Although his average moves per loss (~68 moves) speak to battle-hardened endurance, Cooper is no stranger to early resignations either, but only about 5% of the time—clearly a fighter who knows when to hold and when to fold.

Opening Repertoire

Cooper has a fondness for classics sprinkled with a bit of spice. In blitz, he scores well with the Sicilian Defense O'Kelly Normal System and Scandinavian Defense, boasting a 100% win rate in those openings. His repertoire also includes the Kings Pawn with variations like the Kings Knight and Four Knights games, showing a keen interest in classical development.

Tactical Prowess and Psychological Insights

When Cooper loses a piece, he has an incredible 100% win rate after that! Talk about refusing to go down without a fight. His comeback rate hovers near 46%, making him a very tenacious player who loves turning the tables. However, there's a small tilt factor of 7, so sometimes the keyboard might hear a little more than just moves being made.

Notable Records

• Blitz Record: 6 wins, 3 losses, 5 draws
• Rapid Record: 6 wins, 15 losses, 6 draws
• Bullet Record: 1 win, 1 loss, 1 draw (bullet is no joke!)
• Daily Chess: A tough start with 0 wins and 1 loss

Memorable Matches

One of Cooper’s most dazzling victories was a quick checkmate against ZeusBluePie with the sharp Sicilian Defense O'Kelly Normal System. Move 17 and boom—checkmate! That game alone is proof that Cooper’s combination skills are something to watch.

On the flip side, losses to opponents like Paresh_pandya_123 and joe-mark show there’s always room for growth. But with a win rate of 100% against some online foes like zeusbluepie and nicnid86, Cooper’s victories are definitely worth celebrating.

Fun Fact

Cooper’s chess style could be described as a strategic tempest: battling tenaciously even when down pieces, dabbling in tricky gambits, and occasionally keeping viewers breathless with exciting, unconventional moves.

In a nutshell, Cooper Silverman is the kind of player who keeps chess interesting—not afraid to take risks, ready to claw back from adversity, and always up for the next game. Whether you meet him online or in tournaments, expect a chess match with plenty of twists and turns!