Michelcr

Profile: Michelcr (aka Ekem)

Meet Michelcr, known in the chess world simply as Ekem — a player whose rating history reads like an epic rollercoaster worthy of its own reality show. Diving into blitz battles since 2010, Ekem climbed from humble beginnings around 1300 to an impressive peak of 2109 in December 2011. Their bullet rating also hit a remarkable high of 2028, proving Ekem's speed-chess prowess is as sharp as their wit.

What makes Ekem stand out? Besides a winning streak that once stretched to a remarkable 15 consecutive games, their style is defined by a patient, strategic approach—an average of nearly 65 moves to win shows they savor the long game. Not one to give up easily, Ekem boasts a comeback rate of over 80%, embodying the spirit of chess fights that never say die.

Ekem’s preferred openings display a fondness for classical challenges with a twist. Favorites include the Vienna Game Max Lange Defense and the Sicilian Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Attack. Their wins hover near 50% in these lines, a testament to solid, classical knowledge mixed with a flair for tactics.

Off the board, Ekem’s win-loss record tells a story of fearless competition: thousands of games played with nearly as many wins as losses. Whether blitzing or bulleting, they embrace the battlefield with gusto—even if that means sometimes losing on time (who hasn't scrabbled desperately against the ticking clock?).

When the clock strikes 14:00, beware—Ekem’s best time to play and to seize victory arrives. Their psychological tilt factor is quite manageable, indicating they keep calm even after the occasional brutal defeat. Speaking of losses, their longest losing streak was 24 games, proving that even the toughest cookie will crumble... but only temporarily.

Last Glorious Victory

Just in 2018, Ekem showcased tactical mastery in a game adopting the Caro-Kann Defense, wrapping up a well-fought battle by resignation within 28 moves. Evidently, Ekem knows how to tease victory from the jaws of complex positions, gracefully convincing opponents that surrender is the only way out.

Final Thoughts

Michelcr — or Ekem to their fans — is a chess adventurer who combines steady improvement, fierce competition, and a love for classical openings with tactical creativity. Whether the goal is to blitz, bullet, or simply enjoy a rapid duel, Ekem’s games offer exciting narratives filled with wins, losses, and inevitable comebacks. Keep an eye on this player—they’re still writing chapters in the endless story of chess.