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DrZeiss FM

Playing Since: 2017-12-12 (Inactive)

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Blitz: 2449
732W / 746L / 70D

FIDE Master DrZeiss

Meet DrZeiss, a chess virtuoso who wears the prestigious title of FIDE Master with undeniable flair and just a hint of mischief. With a blitz peak rating soaring up to an astonishing 2449 as of April 2025, DrZeiss doesn’t just play chess—they conduct a symphony on 64 squares, with a pawn pushing a melody you won't soon forget.

Career Highlights & Style

Since first entering the rated blitz battlefield in late 2017 with a ~2100 rating, DrZeiss has meticulously climbed the ranks, showcasing enduring resilience and tactical wizardry. Their longest winning streak? A brilliant 11-game run that likely made opponents question not just their moves, but their life choices. Currently riding a fresh 4-game winning streak, this FM is clearly in prime form.

Known for an endgame frequency close to 78%, DrZeiss clearly enjoys the intricate dance of the late game — outmaneuvering foes when it's down to kings, pawns, and nerves. Their games stretch on long, sometimes over 65 moves to victory and nearly 71 moves in losses, indicating a dogged fight and deep strategic battles rather than quick tactical skirmishes.

Tactical Tenacity & Psychological Edge

Losing a piece? No problem. This maestro has a remarkable 85% comeback rate, proving that dropping material is merely a plot twist in their epic saga. And while the infamous "tilt" affects even the best—DrZeiss’s tilt factor stands commendably low at 13, a testament to their steely nerves under pressure.

Their best time of day? An enigmatic 4:00 AM — maybe when the world sleeps, DrZeiss is awake, plotting checkmates and outsmarting razzed-rook opponents while humming a tune only chess grandmasters appreciate.

Blitz Battles & Memorable Games

DrZeiss has logged nearly 1550 blitz games, winning nearly half and always keeping the excitement alive. Their favorite opening might as well be "Top Secret" because after 1548 games with that tag, their win rate hovers right at 47.29%, keeping opponents guessing and bewildered in equal measure.

One of their recent dazzling victories (April 6, 2025) involved a Scandinavian Defense against Alamat_ng_tahong, ending with a graceful resignation from the opponent — classic DrZeiss, finishing games with style and panache.

Opponent Spotlight & Rivalries

Among all the battles waged, “mimizah” stands out as the most frequent sparring partner with 19 encounters, although DrZeiss only boasts a roughly 21% win rate there. But hey, even masters have their kryptonite! Luckily many others fall in line, including some spectacular 100% win records against a host of players, proving DrZeiss leaves no doubters behind.

Fun Fact

With a penchant for early resignation rates at a shockingly low 0.27%, DrZeiss either fights to the bitter end or leaves the keyboard when the position demands it—never wasting anyone’s time.

Whether morning or midnight, blitz or bullet, DrZeiss embodies the perfect blend of brilliance, endurance, and a dash of humor. When they aren’t busy dismantling opponents, rumor has it they’re perfecting their opening repertoire—or just plotting the next epic checkmate while sipping something mysterious.

Keep an eye on DrZeiss — chess boards tremble when this FM takes a seat!


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Coach Chesswick

Feedback for DrZeiss

You've demonstrated strong tactical awareness and aggressive play in your recent games, especially notable in your ability to convert advantages and create decisive threats under time pressure. Your win against Alamat_ng_tahong stands out for precise calculation and active piece play.

Strengths

  • Tactical Vision: You correctly identified key tactical opportunities, such as the sharp pawn pushes and piece sacrifices leading to material gain or mating nets.
  • Opening Preparation: Your choice of openings like the Scandinavian Defense and Caro-Kann Fantasy Variation shows a good understanding of dynamic opening lines.
  • Endgame Technique: In games with simplified material, you maintained pressure well and leveraged subtle positional advantages.

Areas for Improvement

  • Time Management: Several losses ended on time; be mindful to allocate your clock wisely to avoid losing on time in winning or equal positions.
  • Handling Pressure in Closed Positions: In your losses, you were sometimes outmaneuvered in complex middlegames (for example vs looking4logos), suggesting room to improve in strategic planning under pressure.
  • Piece Coordination: Watch for moments where your pieces could be better harmonized to increase control of key squares and prevent opponent counterplay.

Recommendations

  • Practice faster time controls regularly to improve instinctive decision-making and reduce time trouble.
  • Review your losses to identify recurring strategic themes or positional mistakes, perhaps with a focus on pawn structure and piece activity.
  • Continue exploring tactical motifs and sharpen your calculation depth through puzzles and analysis of your winning games.

Overall, your recent performances show promising progress. Keep building on your tactical strengths while working on time management and strategic depth to move towards even more consistent success.

Here is one of your recent wins to study for insights into your attacking style and accuracy:



🆚 Opponent Insights

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blues4 5W / 3L / 0D View Games
alexras 5W / 2L / 0D View Games
jackweile 1W / 5L / 1D View Games
rudchenkoa 4W / 2L / 1D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2449
2023 2396
2022 2256
2020 2340
2019 2278
2018 2246
2017 2146
Rating by Year201720182019202020222023202524492146YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1W / 0L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 59.0
2023 14W / 5L / 0D 12W / 10L / 1D 80.2
2022 32W / 20L / 4D 21W / 28L / 3D 69.6
2020 4W / 3L / 1D 7W / 2L / 0D 79.3
2019 185W / 181L / 19D 154W / 204L / 14D 68.2
2018 118W / 119L / 13D 115W / 125L / 12D 70.6
2017 37W / 20L / 2D 32W / 29L / 1D 72.5

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon 121 55 57 9 45.5%
French Defense 73 39 32 2 53.4%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 58 28 27 3 48.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 57 36 20 1 63.2%
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation 55 31 21 3 56.4%
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 54 23 29 2 42.6%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation 42 26 13 3 61.9%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 38 18 20 0 47.4%
Döry Defense 38 13 23 2 34.2%
Sicilian Defense 37 13 23 1 35.1%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 4
Losing 13 0
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