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fox1k3

Playing Since: 2021-03-29 (Active)

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Rapid: 2164
159W / 167L / 40D
Blitz: 2730
2194W / 2407L / 387D
Bullet: 2481
30W / 15L / 3D

Profile Summary: fox1k3

Meet fox1k3, a chess virtuoso who dances on the 64 squares with a style that’s part ninja, part grandmaster, and part mischievous fox. With a peak Blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2795 in March 2025, and a Bullet top score of 2428, fox1k3 has clearly earned their stripes among the online chess elite. Not to mention a Rapid top rating nudging close to 2470 back in 2021 — a true all-rounder.

Since tipping their paw in the online arena in 2021, fox1k3's journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster: from blitz battles that are equal parts thrilling and nail-biting (win rates hovering in the mid-40%s) to bullet games fought at lightning speed, demonstrating tactical wizardry and nerves of steel.

Playing Style & Quirks

Known for an insane 89% comeback rate after losing a piece, fox1k3 embodies the saying, "it’s not over until it’s over." Their games often stretch on, with an average of over 79 moves per win — patience and endurance are their best friends. When it comes to the endgame, they are a frequent visitor, diving deep into intense strategic skirmishes 77% of the time. Early resignation? Hardly—only about 1.6% of their games end that way (a true testament to their fighting spirit).

Preferred Openings

The Top Secret opening has been fox1k3’s playground, featuring in nearly 3,000 Blitz games! Though the win rate here is a cool 44%, it’s a testament to their long-term dedication and study of this complex, mysterious setup. They mix things up with solid defenses like the Queens Gambit Declined Alekhine Variation (66% win rate) and the Kings Indian Defense Semi Averbakh System (also 66% wins), hinting at a player who loves strategic depth and complexity.

Recent Highlights

In their latest shining moment, fox1k3 decisively defeated DobbyTheElfHouse in a well-played Catalan Opening battle, winning by resignation after a tense 23-move game. Despite some recent setbacks — like a heartbreaking checkmate loss to flachess10 — this resilient fox doesn’t let defeat get in the way of their hunt for glory.

Off the Board

When not masterminding tactical sequences or outwitting opponents at high speeds, fox1k3 is probably daydreaming about that elusive perfect game, while chuckling over the bizarre blunders that make chess so human and hilarious.

In short: fox1k3 is a tenacious, clever, and fiercely competitive player who plays like a fox — cunning, adaptable, and always ready to pounce.


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What Fox1k3 Did Well in Recent Bullet Games

You’ve shown solid practical play under short time controls. Across your recent games, you often seize the initiative early, keep your pieces active, and push to create concrete threats. In several endings, you demonstrated perseverance and the ability to convert small advantages into a win when your opponent’s defenses broke down. You also handle rapid exchanges efficiently, which helps you simplify when you’re ahead.

  • Quick development and active piece placement give you pressure from the opening.
  • In late middlegames, you look for forcing moves and tactical chances that create winning chances before your opponent can consolidate.
  • Your ability to maintain energy and keep composure on the clock helps you convert into a win in bullet time.

Key Improvements to Focus On

  • Endgame clarity: practice simplifying into winning endgames when you’re ahead, and confirm key pawn structure changes before trades that could flip the balance.
  • Tactical alertness: stay vigilant for opponent counter-threats after aggressive exchanges; verify a forcing continuation before committing to a complex line.
  • Time management discipline: set a plan for move 20–25 in bullet games (e.g., “evaluate three candidate plans, then choose a solid one”) to avoid last-minute pressure.
  • King safety and piece coordination: in positions with multiple pieces on the board, double-check how your king and rooks coordinate against potential back-rank or mating threats.

Opening Performance Snapshot

Your results show strong results in several positional setups, notably Modern Defense variants and Colle System family lines, where you’ve achieved multiple wins with solid plans. Some openings appear to be less successful in your sample, such as certain lines in the Sicilian and other aggressive defenses, suggesting a need for targeted study in those branches or a preference for the openings where you’ve already demonstrated comfort.

  • Modern Defense and Colle System variants: good alignment with your strategic style; continue refining typical middlegame plans from these structures.
  • defenses with sharp, tactical play: review typical patterns and expected pawn structures to reduce risky improvisations.
  • Keep expanding your repertoire gradually to avoid overexposure to single-bawned lines in bullet, which can lead to predictable patterns.

Endgame and Tactics Focus

The data suggests you’re capable of converting in material or positional advantages when the game reaches the long phase. To reinforce this, practice concise endgame technique (king activity, passed pawns, and correct rook activity) and work on recognizing common endgame** patterns from the openings you use most. Strengthening these habits will help you convert more wins from tight positions.

Practice Plan for the Next Phase

  • Endgame drills: two short 5–7 minute sessions daily focused on king and pawn endings, rook endings, and simple misere endings to sharpen conversion skills.
  • Tactical pattern work: 15 minutes of daily tactics with emphasis on back-rank motifs, knight forks, and simple forcing lines that arise from your common openings.
  • Opening refinement: choose two openings you enjoy (for example Modern Defense variants and Colle System) and study 8–12 sample games to reinforce typical middlegame plans and standard pawn structures.
  • Time-management practice: in every training game, pause at move 15–20 to evaluate three candidate plans, then pick one and stick with it for the next 5 moves.
  • Bullet-specific habits: rehearse quick checks for opponent threats after each major capture, and set a reminder to assess safety of the king after exchanges.

Next Steps

In your next sessions, aim to apply two concrete tweaks per game: (1) confirm a safe endgame plan before trading the last heavy pieces, and (2) identify at least one tactical idea you can pursue in the early middlegame. Tracking these consistently will help elevate your consistency in bullet and sustain long-term improvement.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
BSWPaulsen 5W / 9L / 5D
Nigel Short 0W / 4L / 0D
ShirouEmiyaUBW 0W / 2L / 0D
Azarya Jodi Setyaki 0W / 1L / 0D
lipauska3 4W / 2L / 1D
Aron Pasti 2W / 1L / 0D
rychessmaster1 0W / 1L / 0D
dimas-dimas 0W / 3L / 0D
shadyashhraf1 0W / 1L / 0D
starmorning 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Rasan04 9W / 18L / 3D
BSWPaulsen 5W / 9L / 5D
IKKPHD 10W / 9L / 0D
JozefKneht 7W / 10L / 2D
Rafail Antoniou 11W / 4L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2481 2725
2024 2552
2023 2153 2164
2022 2243 2164
2021 2073 2008 2030
Rating by Year2021202220232024202527252008YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 887W / 937L / 153D 814W / 981L / 165D 85.2
2024 92W / 61L / 12D 68W / 79L / 18D 81.7
2023 2W / 4L / 0D 2W / 4L / 0D 61.2
2022 237W / 217L / 45D 209W / 241L / 32D 72.3
2021 45W / 27L / 6D 35W / 45L / 0D 69.4

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 404 188 172 44 46.5%
Scandinavian Defense 316 140 157 19 44.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 243 119 108 16 49.0%
Philidor Defense 179 74 92 13 41.3%
Four Knights Game 163 80 73 10 49.1%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 145 63 67 15 43.5%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 139 67 61 11 48.2%
Czech Defense 127 40 75 12 31.5%
Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation 119 53 58 8 44.5%
Alekhine Defense 104 37 53 14 35.6%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Caro-Kann Defense 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Modern 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Amar Gambit 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Australian Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Scotch Game 3 1 1 1 33.3%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
King's Indian Attack 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Sicilian Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 46 18 20 8 39.1%
French Defense: Advance Variation 26 15 9 2 57.7%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 25 11 10 4 44.0%
Scotch Game 18 9 7 2 50.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 16 11 4 1 68.8%
Petrov's Defense 16 5 11 0 31.2%
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack 10 2 8 0 20.0%
Dutch Defense 9 6 3 0 66.7%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 8 3 4 1 37.5%
Sicilian Defense 7 2 3 2 28.6%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 0
Losing 10 3