Matti Pöri - The Grandmaster of Blitz and Bullet
Matti Pöri, known in the chess realm as DarvivraD, is a formidable force on the 64 squares, specializing in the rapid-fire blitz and bullet formats. With a peak blitz rating soaring to 2092 in September 2019 and an equally impressive bullet peak rating of 1989 in late 2016, Matti is the kind of player who thrives under time pressure — blinking could mean a checkmate!
Delving into Matti's playing style reveals a blend of endurance and tactical wizardry. His average winning game length clocks in around 60 moves, while losses tend to drag on even longer - a testament to his fighting spirit and love for the endgame, which appears in nearly 69% of his games. Whether wielding the white or black pieces, his win rates are a solid 66.38% and 63.62% respectively, proving his versatility.
Versatility is the name of Matti's opening game. Known for the mystical "Top Secret" openings—possibly involving masquerading bishops and covert queens—he commands a strong 65%+ win rate there. His repertoire also exhibits high success with the King's Gambit, the Philidor Defense, and the Queen’s Pawn openings, proving he’s comfortable both storming the center and holding the fort.
Matti’s win-loss record is nothing to sneeze at: over 14,800 blitz victories against fewer than 7,400 losses, and a solid bullet record with 402 wins to 333 losses. Such statistics suggest Matti might own a secret pact with the chess gods or at least an uncanny ability to time-travel through puzzles at high speed.
A strategic thinker with a knack for comebacks (a staggering 77.66% success rate after setbacks) and a psychological tilt factor at a low 16%, Matti remains cool under fire—except maybe at 00:00h when his win rate dips below 55%. On the brighter side, the early morning hours (~7:00 AM) are when his pieces dance best, boasting almost a 75% win rate.
His most recent performances in Chess960 showcase his adaptability, clinching victories through precise timing and sharp play, with a tendency to win on time or deliver elegant checkmates. Matti proves that classical forms of chess can be twisted into exciting, unpredictable battles where creativity reigns supreme.
In summary, Matti Pöri is not just a player but an experience: fast-paced, full of surprises, and endlessly entertaining. Opponents beware—when Matti is on the clock, it’s more than a game; it’s a blitzkrieg of brains, strategy, and sheer willpower.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| vakus | 285W / 317L / 24D | |
| holybull | 177W / 84L / 12D | |
| dimarik_ars | 176W / 36L / 4D | |
| gunsberg | 61W / 145L / 4D | |
| biliteta | 93W / 101L / 10D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1333 | 1927 | ||
| 2018 | 1951 | 1944 | ||
| 2017 | 1889 | 1926 | ||
| 2016 | 1989 | 1917 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2803W / 1079L / 92D | 2674W / 1204L / 104D | 64.5 |
| 2018 | 2014W / 827L / 47D | 1970W / 885L / 64D | 63.7 |
| 2017 | 2244W / 1240L / 82D | 2127W / 1352L / 78D | 63.7 |
| 2016 | 733W / 562L / 18D | 720W / 574L / 23D | 63.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 22719 | 14850 | 7377 | 492 | 65.4% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Gambit Accepted Fischer Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Alapin Sicilian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Kings Gambit Declined Queens Knight Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 73 | 36 | 35 | 2 | 49.3% |
| French Defense Exchange Variation | 62 | 36 | 25 | 1 | 58.1% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 30 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit Accepted | 30 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Alapin Sicilian Defense | 27 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 63.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense Fantasy Variation | 21 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Kings Gambit Declined Queens Knight Defense | 20 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Owens Defense | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Dutch Defense Classical Rubinstein Variation | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit Declined Push Variation | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 73.3% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 28 | 9 |
| Losing | 16 | 0 |