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.
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:
- reddeath10 — reddeath10
- vogelj — vogelj
- whodee11 — Warrick Rolfe
- gygesi — GygesI
- aplecons — Aplecons
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 |
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 |