Overview
DrDrunkensteining is a cheeky, hard‑charging National Master known for explosive Blitz and Bullet play. A self‑described Blitz specialist who prefers fast clocks and sharp positions, DrDrunkensteining mixes practical tactics with stubborn endgame technique. Highlights include peak performances of 2720 (2025-07-07) (Blitz) and 2791 (2025-09-30) (Bullet), plus a recent rating chart for quick visual context:
.- Title: National Master (awarded by National)
- Preferred time control: Blitz (fast, tactical, and spectator‑friendly)
- Notable trait: loves long endgames — high EndgameFrequency and unusually long average decisive games
- SEO keywords: National Master, Blitz specialist, Bullet, Caro-Kann, Sicilian, Nimzo-Larsen
Playing Style & Strengths
DrDrunkensteining is an aggressive practical player who thrives in messy, unclear positions where intuition and nerves win more than deep home prep. Fans call the style "swashbuckling but technical" — equal parts tactic spam and endgame grinder.
- Strengths: comeback ability (very high comeback rate), resilience after material loss, long‑game endurance
- Game tempo: favors complications and flagging opportunities — a true Blitz and Time pressure addict archetype
- Tactical awareness: strong in chaotic middlegames and practical time‑scrambles; good at creating Swindle chances
Notable Openings & Repertoire
DrDrunkensteining has eclectic tastes: solid defenses mixed with sharp Sicilian lines and offbeat choices that aim to take opponents out of book quickly.
- Frequent Black choices: Caro-Kann Defense (very successful in Blitz), Scandinavian Defense
- Sharp/ambitious Black Sicilians: Closed lines, Alapin, and Accelerated Dragon variations
- Unorthodox/White ideas: Nimzo-Larsen Attack and occasional Amazon Attack lines — unpredictability is intentional
- Signature approach: play solid openings but steer quickly toward imbalanced middlegames where practical chances and psychology matter
Rivalries & Head‑to‑Head
Many of DrDrunkensteining’s most memorable games come against a small group of repeat opponents — long series that produce both brilliant wins and frustrating losses.
- Most played: jeyhun_huseynzade — 12–7 in favor of DrDrunkensteining (19 games)
- Frequent battles: noahwoahwuh (7–10), CanadianDragon (4–6–3), Chuong Pham (8–4)
- Notable scalp: strong record vs. blunderwinningpositions (7–3), showing an ability to finish off opponents who blunder
Streaks, Tempo & Scheduling
DrDrunkensteining’s results show clear timing and tempo patterns — afternoons and early evenings are prime times.
- Longest winning streak: 7 games
- Longest losing streak: 10 games; current losing streak (most recent): 5
- Best hour to play: around 16:00 local — the player’s reported "BestTimeOfDayToPlay"
- Day‑of‑week edge: highest win rates on Friday and Tuesday
Memorable Moments & Fun Facts
Expect a mix of seriousness and humor from DrDrunkensteining: a player who will grind an endgame into submission one minute and attempt a flashy sacrificial shot the next.
- Famous tendencies: will risk a speculative sac for initiative (popular with viewers), enjoys forcing opponents into Flagging races
- Psychology: modest tilt score — competitive but self‑aware; known to laugh off a Mouse Slip meme
- Community lore: coined a few nicknames for opponents and lines (ask in chat for the classics like "Octo-Knight" and "Tall Pawn") — often posted in stream overlays
Replay one of the player's tidy tactical wins below:
How to Follow
To keep tabs on DrDrunkensteining, look for Blitz broadcasts, occasional Bullet marathons, and post‑game analysis where endgames get extra attention. Expect jokes, coffee references, and the occasional nod to the beloved Botez Gambit.
- Preferred content: live Blitz streams, post‑mortems, and themed opening nights
- Viewer tips: ask about the Caro-Kann lines or request an endgame tutorial — DrDrunkensteining loves a teaching moment