Ethan Norris NM

Ethan Norris: The National Master with a Bullet Tempo

Known online as EthanNorris2006, Ethan Norris is not your average chess player — they're a National Master, which means they’ve officially unlocked a secret level of chess wizardry recognized nationally. With a peak bullet rating soaring to a blistering 2795, Ethan battles opponents with the speed and precision of a caffeine-fueled knight on a midnight spree.

Since stepping onto the digital battlefield in late 2022, Ethan has amassed over 8,400 bullet wins at a win rate just north of 51%, an impressive feat in the lightning-fast realm where games often last less than a minute. Their blitz skills aren’t too shabby either, boasting a top rating beyond 2800, and a rapid rating holding steady in the mid-2300s. If speed chess had a family reunion, Ethan would be the hyperactive cousin repeating the same deadly tactics over and over—and winning.

Ethan's playing style? Endgame aficionados, beware. With an endgame frequency of over 77%, the battles often rage on deep, forcing even the most stoic opponents into mental marathons. Their comebacks are the stuff of legend, holding a remarkable 80% comeback rate after being in the losing seat. You might think that such a warrior has nerves of steel, yet Ethan’s tilt factor sits at a balanced 50—meaning sometimes the pressure gets to them, but hey, who doesn’t get a bit salty in bullet time controls?

A master of the Reti Opening Nimzo Larsen Variation and a not-so-secret fan of “Top Secret” openings (because who wants to spoil the surprise?), Ethan’s games are a mix of cunning preparation and blitzkrieg assaults. Need proof? Check their recent victories where clever queen maneuvers finish games with uncanny swiftness, or their losses where no shame is found—after all, even masters occasionally run out of time or blunder that sneaky fork.

“Ethan plays chess faster than you can say ‘checkmate’ twice—just don’t blink during one of their bullet games, or you’ll miss the magic.”

Off the board, Ethan is as relentless as in their games, frequently competing from early morning hours till late night, with their best win stats surprisingly early at 7 AM and an uncanny peak at 7th hour of the day (that’s 7 AM, folks!). Whether it’s Monday motivation or Friday finesse, Ethan brings a steady 50%+ win rate across all days of the week.

In sum: Ethan Norris is a chess force, blending speed, precision, and resilience. The National Master who could easily beat you before you finish your coffee—and then probably win a blitz tournament before your next sip.

For a taste of Ethan's style, check out their latest masterpiece from May 28, 2025, where a nimble maneuvering of knights and queens sealed the game on time against mouseslip-123. Pure bullet chess brilliance.