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esmsoul

Playing Since: 2025-01-09 (Active)

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Daily: 1129
5W / 3L / 0D
Rapid: 822
305W / 270L / 31D
Blitz: 804
2261W / 2205L / 217D
Bullet: 640
678W / 630L / 16D

Profile: esmsoul

Meet esmsoul, a rapid-fire ace on the virtual chessboard who has an uncanny ability to turn the tide of battle while mastering the clock. Known for embracing the rapid time control with an impressive flair, esmsoul is the player you want on your side when minutes matter, and sudden bursts of brilliance often steal the show.

From cautiously testing out defenses like the Caro-Kann Defense to diving headfirst into the aggressive tactics of the Vienna Game Falkbeer Gambit, esmsoul’s opening repertoire is as diverse as it is battle-tested. Whether locking horns in the bullet chaos or navigating the nuanced complexities of rapid games, their strategic choices reveal a player who appreciates solid foundations but isn’t afraid to ruffle some feathers on the board.

One of esmsoul's trademarks is remarkable resilience. With a "comeback rate" hovering near 80%, they don’t just give up when the going gets tough—instead, they fight back with tactical smarts and psychological grit. Their gameplay reveals an appetite for endgame scenarios, with nearly 57 moves per winning game, showing a patience and tenacity that often frustrates even the sharpest opponents.

Now if you think rapid chess is fast, wait until you hear about their approach to timeouts: a remarkable number of wins achieved because opponents either ran out of time or were simply overwhelmed by esmsoul’s pace. Talk about psychological warfare! Their “tilt factor” is moderate (9%), which means they keep their cool in the heat of battle—most of the time, anyway.

Strategically savvy, esmsoul has demonstrated a preference for the Caro-Kann Defense Advance Variation and the Four Knights Game Italian Variation—openings favored by players who like to balance positional pressure with calculated aggression. Don’t be surprised if you see a bishop pin or two from their arsenal; these are just strategic landmines planted well in advance.

Playing mostly in the evenings and late at night, esmsoul seems to find their groove when the world quiets down (and the caffeine kicks in). Their highest-rated battles often culminate around midnight or the wee hours, proving that some chess warriors truly thrive when others are asleep.

Off the board, esmsoul is known to enjoy a good tactical puzzle and a well-deserved victory dance after pressing a win on time or edging out an endgame labyrinth. Some say they're the kind of player who makes you wonder if chess is a game of brains or endurance—or maybe just better time management.

Recent Memories from the Battlefield

In a scorching recent encounter against SenorASIF, esmsoul boldly challenged an unorthodox kings-pawn opening, swiftly turning the tides to force a game abandonment victory – a clear message to never underestimate the player who controls both board and nerves.

Earlier, defeating zooliq on time in a nail-biting game showcased esmsoul's fierce blitz spirit. Endgames are their playground, their patience a weapon, and their clock management razor sharp.

In conclusion

Esmsoul isn't just a rapid player; they're a resilient tactician, a time lord, and a strategic adventurer navigating the stormy seas of opening theory and endgame duels alike. For those who dare to face esmsoul, remember: the soul of the game beats fiercely and swiftly here, and every second counts.


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Feedback for esmsoul (Rapid Time Control)

You've been playing consistently in the rapid time control format, which is great for balancing solid thinking with practical time management. Here are some constructive observations based on your recent games:

Strengths:

  • Opening Variety & Initiative: You show confidence in playing a variety of openings including the French Defense, Scotch Game, and King's Pawn openings. This variety strengthens your adaptability and understanding of different pawn structure themes and tactical motifs.
  • Attacking Play: In several victories, you demonstrated attacking prowess, particularly with timely piece activity and creating threats that forced your opponents into difficult defensive positions or resignations by checkmate.
  • Capitalizing on Opponent Errors: Many of your wins came from capitalizing effectively on opponent blunders, indicating good alertness during the game.

Areas to Improve:

  • Endgame Technique: Some of your losses occurred due to opponents managing better endgame positions or material advantages you could not neutralize. Focusing on endgame fundamentals like king activity, opposition, and basic pawn endings will help you convert or hold positions more confidently.
  • Positional Play: In a few games, you allowed opponents to build space or create threats without sufficient counterplay early on. Improving your understanding of key positional concepts such as pawn structure, controlling open files, and piece coordination can help you maintain better control throughout the middlegame.
  • Time Management: While rapid games are fast-paced, ensuring you keep a steady pace without rushing critical moments could reduce errors. Try to allocate your time wisely, spending a bit more on complex positions to avoid blunders.

Next Steps:

  • Review critical moments in your losing games, especially around move exchanges and transitions to the endgame, to identify missed defensive resources or better plans.
  • Study key endgame patterns and practice simple endgame drills to improve technical accuracy.
  • Continue practicing dynamic openings you enjoy, and supplement this by deepening your knowledge of the resulting middlegame themes with opening theory materials.
  • Consider playing some slower time controls occasionally to get more practice in calculation without heavy time pressure.

Example From Your Recent Win:

In your victory against SenorASIF, you handled an uncommon opening response (1... g5) confidently, quickly developing and exploiting weaknesses in your opponent’s position. Your calm play and tactical vision brought a clear win. Consider reviewing this game again to reinforce your strengths in dealing with tricky openings.
View the game here.

Keep up the good work, and remember, steady improvement in both tactics and strategy will boost your results in rapid games. Happy playing!



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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 583 522 862 1129

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1384W / 1244L / 121D 1299W / 1331L / 106D 57.6

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 421 198 197 26 47.0%
Scandinavian Defense 386 199 171 16 51.5%
Amazon Attack 217 106 95 16 48.9%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 156 75 73 8 48.1%
Amar Gambit 151 69 74 8 45.7%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 145 74 68 3 51.0%
Barnes Defense 128 59 62 7 46.1%
Australian Defense 115 52 56 7 45.2%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 111 40 65 6 36.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 111 61 44 6 55.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 111 62 44 5 55.9%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 56 28 25 3 50.0%
Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromádka Variation 50 31 17 2 62.0%
Scandinavian Defense 35 18 16 1 51.4%
Amazon Attack 28 16 8 4 57.1%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 26 11 15 0 42.3%
Barnes Defense 24 8 15 1 33.3%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 17 10 7 0 58.8%
Amar Gambit 16 7 8 1 43.8%
Four Knights Game 14 10 3 1 71.4%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 155 91 63 1 58.7%
Scandinavian Defense 96 49 44 3 51.0%
Modern 83 42 38 3 50.6%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 65 29 36 0 44.6%
Australian Defense 62 29 31 2 46.8%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 60 25 35 0 41.7%
Amar Gambit 60 37 23 0 61.7%
Amazon Attack 55 27 28 0 49.1%
Barnes Defense 47 24 22 1 51.1%
French Defense 45 24 21 0 53.3%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Petrov's Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromádka Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Scandinavian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bishop's Opening: Horwitz Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 6
Losing 9 0
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