ericmoon72

About ericmoon72

ericmoon72 is a dedicated online Blitz chess player. With more than 14,000 rated Blitz games, he has made the fast time control his true home. His preferred time control appears to be Blitz, and the numbers make that clear. He has only three rated games outside Blitz in the dataset, all losses, which only reinforces how focused he is on the Blitz board.

His Blitz rating has climbed from 1640 to a peak of 2453 (2025-09-04) in September 2025. He feasts on lower rated opponents, winning 59.26% of those games, and he remains dangerous against stronger players, especially when he gets his favorite positions.

Playing Style

• He is a grinder. His decisive games average around 78 to 84 moves, so he rarely gives up early.
• Endgames are his comfort zone, appearing in 85.51% of his games.
• He is stronger with White, with a 49.79% win rate as White versus 45.15% as Black.
• His longest winning streak is 13 games, and his longest losing streak is 10, so he has lived through both extremes.
• He rarely draws, with only about 11% of his Blitz games ending peacefully.

His comeback rate is 86.06%, and even after losing a piece he still wins 45.29% of the time. The clock is a real opponent too. He has won 1,953 games by timeout and lost 1,578 on time, which makes every flag fall feel personal.

Career Journey

From late 2021 through early 2026, ericmoon72 has been a constant presence in Blitz. His median opening prep depth has grown from three moves in 2021 to six moves by 2026, showing a player who keeps learning and sharpening his lines.

His rating peaked at 2453 (2025-09-04) in September 2025. He ended 2025 near 2377 and entered 2026 around 2233, still a very tough opponent for anyone in the Blitz pool.

Opening Repertoire

ericmoon72 is loyal to his openings. As Black, he leans heavily on the Caro-Kann Defense, with more than 1,100 games. He also loves the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon and has deep experience in the Bogo-Indian Defense. His willingness to play the Caro-Kann over and over, even in dry exchange lines, is almost admirable.

With White, he usually opens with 1.d4 and mixes in 1.e4. He has strong results in the Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation, winning nearly 53% of those games. His opening choices are practical, repeatable, and built for Blitz.

Rivalries

ericmoon72 is also a player of rivalries. His most frequent opponent is Aleksandr Makedonsky, with 22 meetings and a razor thin 11 to 10 edge, plus one draw. Against azali wagdi he has a much happier story, with 12 wins and only 4 losses in 16 games. He has also faced kareltje2012 17 times and leads 10 to 4 with 3 draws. Familiarity seems to bring out his best chess.

Fun Facts

• He plays his best chess at 23:00, with a 57.14% win rate at that hour.
• His most common checking piece is the rook, with over 11,800 checks delivered.
• His first capture usually happens around move seven.
• Most of his games end by resignation or timeout, not checkmate, which is classic Blitz but still a little funny for such a strong endgame player.
• His tilt factor is a perfect 10, yet his comeback rate remains excellent, so he never stays down for long.

ericmoon72 may not be a household name, but he represents the heart of online Blitz. He plays fast, fights long, rematches everyone, and never stops grinding. If you meet him across the board, bring your Caro-Kann preparation and a comfortable chair.