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Forward Chess

Username: ForwardChess

Location: Boston

Playing Since: 2014-01-01 (Inactive)

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Blitz: 2601
2093W / 2114L / 500D
Bullet: 1525
1W / 0L / 0D

Profile

Forward Chess is a charismatic chess streamer who crafts entertaining and educational content for the online chess crowd. Blending fast Blitz battles with thoughtful commentary, they turn each game into a mini lesson and a playful conversation with viewers. On and off the board, Forward Chess keeps the mood light while chasing sharp, practical ideas that help fans improve their own games.

Streaming Journey

Starting with early Blitz play and steady posting, Forward Chess built a presence through spirited streams, friendly banter, and a respect for the game's deeper ideas. The channel highlights a long-running Blitz narrative, with memorable stretches and dramatic comeback moments that keep the chat engaged. For fans following along, the journey blends competitive spirit with accessible teaching, all in a mobile-friendly, viewer-first package.

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Playing Style

Forward Chess leans into dynamic, initiative-rich positions and endgames where precise technique shines. Endgame frequency is notable, and the approach often centers on creating practical problems for opponents in the late middlegame. Expect a mix of aggressive opening ideas with solid, patient conversion when the position broadens into a strategic battle.

Openings and Tactics

  • Amar Gambit — a go-to aggressive choice in the Blitz repertoire. Games: 1003, with strong practical results.
  • Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack — highly active lines that test defenses and lead to tactical opportunities. Games: 918.
  • Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense — a sharp, testing variation that yields dynamic play. Games: 394.
  • Đöry Defense — a solid, sometimes surprising option that mixes positional play with counterattack. Games: 328.
  • Australian Defense — pragmatic and resilient when facing 1.e4. Games: 150.

Streaks and Records

  • Longest Winning Streak: 21
  • Current Winning Streak: 4
  • Longest Losing Streak: 11
  • Current Losing Streak: 0

Community and Highlights

Forward Chess has faced a wide field of opponents and built a recognizable network in the community. Notable recurring rivals include:

These matchups reflect a busy period of play across multiple years, with a mix of wins, losses, and learning moments that data highlights hint at. For fans curious about match history, the profile often revisits opponent trends and strategic ideas.

Notable Moments and Data Highlights

Across years of Blitz play, Forward Chess has showcased resilience, tactical intuition, and the ability to turn endgames into wins. A glance at the openings landscape shows a preference for sharp, tactical routes in Blitz, with several top-performing lines standing out in recent seasons. For a quick snapshot of activity, keep an eye on the live streams and clip reels, which often capture turning points and instructive ideas.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
reddeath10 5W / 11L / 2D View Games
vogelj 6W / 8L / 3D View Games
Warrick Rolfe 8W / 7L / 0D View Games
aplecons 1W / 10L / 1D View Games
GygesI 7W / 4L / 1D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2023 2601
2022 2519
2021 2466
2020 2506
2019 2323
2016 1375
2015 1335
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Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2023 624W / 560L / 149D 492W / 698L / 158D 78.8
2022 0W / 0L / 0D 1W / 0L / 0D 140.0
2021 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 78.0
2020 280W / 274L / 59D 294W / 274L / 64D 77.0
2019 205W / 151L / 26D 195W / 155L / 44D 76.8
2016 1W / 0L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 57.0
2015 1W / 0L / 0D 1W / 1L / 0D 50.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 1003 475 436 92 47.4%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 918 423 385 110 46.1%
Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense 394 178 161 55 45.2%
Döry Defense 328 144 159 25 43.9%
Amazon Attack 325 151 142 32 46.5%
Australian Defense 150 67 71 12 44.7%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 136 53 61 22 39.0%
Scotch Game 128 60 57 11 46.9%
Four Knights Game 96 36 45 15 37.5%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 81 39 33 9 48.1%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 21 4
Losing 11 0
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