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Moses Meshac Jerez Schachtler

electricalpants Montreal, Quebec Since 2011 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
53.8%- 44.9%- 1.3%
Bullet 2736
8842W 7309L 184D
Blitz 1608
790W 758L 47D
Rapid 1522
6W 4L 0D
Daily 1779
140W 91L 4D

Overview

Moses Meshac Jerez Schachtler (aka electricalpants) is a high-volume, fiercely creative online chess player known for turning the quiet move b3 into a tactical battering ram. Preferred time control: Daily — where Moses blends slow-burn strategy with occasionally devastating tactical fireworks. A longtime devotee of the Nimzo‑Larsen Attack and the Amar Gambit, Moses has built a reputation for unconventional openings and relentless practical play.

Highlights: peaked in Bullet play (see peak below), massive experience across all time controls, and a propensity for starting games with b3 or Nf3.

Peak (by time class): 2739 (2025-05-17) • 1794 (2022-04-08) • 1608 (2024-12-16) • 1643 (2011-11-08)

Playing Style

Moses is the kind of player who prefers positions with room for creative imbalance. Key traits:

  • Opening creativity: frequently plays the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1.b3) and surprise gambits like the Amar Gambit.
  • Tactical awareness: strong comeback rate and high win-after-losing-piece percentages; never count him out when the chips are down.
  • Endurance: lengthy average decisive games — Moses often grinds opponents down in longer Daily battles (Average moves per win ~44).
  • Psych profile: Best at around 13:00 (local play hour) — come for the openings, stay for the midgame fireworks.

Openings & Signature Moves

Signature repertoire and how Moses breaks opponents' hearts:

  • Nimzo‑Larsen Attack (1.b3) — the most-played opening across formats and a genuine staple of Moses' identity online.
  • Amar Gambit — used with surprising success to unbalance blitz and bullet opponents early.
  • Colle System (Rhamphorhynchus Variation) — a solid go-to in Daily when Moses wants a quieter, technical fight.
  • Other frequent choices: Australian and Barnes defenses — Moses enjoys the offbeat and the psychologically awkward.

Want to study a typical Moses opening? Try these links to terms: Nimzo-Larsen Attack • Amar Gambit • Barnes Defense

Notable Streaks & Records

  • Longest winning streak: 73 games — yes, that’s not a typo; Moses once went on a tear that would make coffee nervous.
  • Longest losing streak: 27 games — the universe balances itself. Moses bounced back hard afterwards.
  • Overall (all-time) Bullet record: tens of thousands of games with an enormous sample size (notable wins and an equally notable work ethic).

Time-of-day edge: highest win rates cluster around midday and early afternoon — ideal for Daily play and deep thought.

Notable Opponents & Rivalries

Moses has faced many familiar names repeatedly. A tiny sampling of the top-played opponents (and a wink to the rivalries):

  • robbydamast — a frequent opponent; thousands of encounters make for a long-running meta-game.
  • 1random — another heavyweight in Moses' opponent list.
  • dantemasks — one-sided record in Moses' favor in head-to-heads; definitely a rivalry to watch. (dantemasks)
  • emilio890 — competitive scoreboard and plenty of tactical scraps. (emilio890)

Sample Game (signature Nimzo‑Larsen flavor)

Study a compact example of Moses’ opening tendencies — a typical b3 primer (viewer will derive the board from PGN):

Analytics & Extras

Selected data points that define electricalpants' chess footprint:

  • Preferred time control: Daily — steady, technical, and perfect for deep plans.
  • Win-rate strengths: exceptionally strong vs. lower-rated opponents; competitive but pragmatic vs. higher-rated foes.
  • Termination habits: relatively low early-resignation rate and a penchant for long, decisive games.
  • Fun fact: the "b3" move shows up over and over in yearly first-move statistics — Moses made a three-letter move trend into a brand.

Interactive trend:

Bullet Rating20162017201820202021202220232024202527371412YearBullet Rating
(bullet rating trend, useful to trace the meteoric climb and stabilizations).

How to Study Moses' Games

Coaching tip: if you want to learn from electricalpants, focus on:

  • Handling offbeat openings and transpositions from 1.b3 / Nimzo‑Larsen setups.
  • Endgame patience — many wins come from long technical squeezes.
  • Tactical resilience: practice recovering after material losses — Moses converts comebacks at a high rate.

Want to follow specific opponents? Try these profiles: robbydamast • Aaron Jacobson • dantemasks

Quick Bio Snapshot (SEO-friendly)

Moses Meshac Jerez Schachtler — online chess player (electricalpants), Daily specialist, Nimzo‑Larsen enthusiast, Amar Gambit practitioner, prolific Bullet grinder. Search-friendly tags: chess profile, Nimzo‑Larsen, Amar Gambit, b3 opening, online chess, Daily chess strategy.

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