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frank

Playing Since: 2023-01-18 (Active)

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Daily: 546
1W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 1577
1790W / 1679L / 215D
Blitz: 1106
249W / 235L / 30D
Bullet: 627
64W / 47L / 2D

Frank: The Charming Chess Streamer

Frank is not just your average chess player; he's a blitz and rapid maestro with a penchant for dramatic comebacks and thrilling games streamed live for fans worldwide. Wearing the streamer hat proud, Frank’s sharp tactical awareness and persistent fighting spirit make him an electrifying presence on the virtual chessboard.

Chess Journey and Ratings

Over the years, Frank has climbed steadily from humble beginnings, with his blitz rating soaring to a peak of 907 in April 2025, and a rapid rating reaching a mighty 1491 in May 2025. Bullet chess? A respectable peak above 500 shows he's nimble-fingered when the clock speeds up. Daily chess might be slower, but Frank keeps it consistent with a peak rating of 546.

Playing Style & Strengths

Known for an average of 63 moves per win, Frank loves a good, long tussle on the board and is famous for his impressive 78% comeback rate — meaning when the chips are down, Frank rarely just shuffles off quietly. Early resignations? A mere 3%, because giving up is for those who can't handle the heat. Tilt factor of 10 suggests he keeps his cool - mostly.

Openings & Preferences

Ah, the mysteries of Frank’s repertoire: His favorite opening is intriguingly labeled "Top Secret" with nearly 3000 rapid games, boasting a decent 48% win rate. But anyone who's faced Frank knows the real weapon lies in his trusty Caro Kann Defense, with solid performances in blitz and rapid formats. Whether it’s the Exchange or Main Line variations, Frank’s Caro Kann skills consistently keep opponents guessing.

Notable Stats & Trivia

  • Longest winning streak: 12 games (that's some serious momentum!)
  • Favorite time to play: 3 AM – Frank's night owl hours make for thrilling late-night streams
  • Wins more often when playing White (nearly 50%) but holds his own with Black too
  • Has a fondness for tactical skirmishes with a low one-sided loss rate
  • Frequently wins after losing a piece — talk about resilience!
  • Higher success rates against lower-rated opponents, but never shies from a challenge

Recent Matches Highlight

In a recent rapid game, Frank expertly checkmated an opponent with the Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation, showcasing his strategic mastery and watching viewers’ jaws drop on stream. Even his losses tell a story of gritty determination and complex tactical battles.

Fan Favorite Streamer

Frank’s streams are a blend of gritty chess, candid commentary, and camaraderie – a delightful package that keeps viewers coming back. Whether grinding out long games or tearing through bullet duels, Frank makes chess exciting, accessible, and downright entertaining!

So, if you like chess with a dash of humor, suspense, and some serious skill, Frank’s stream is the place to be!


Coach's Avatar

Hi Frank, here is a constructive review of your recent rapid games!

Your recent performance shows a solid Strength Adjusted Win Rate of about 53%, which is a good foundation to keep building on.

Rating & Progress

  • Your rating has been stable recently with a 0 change in the past month.
  • Over 3 months, you've improved by 166 points and over 6 months an impressive 379 points.
  • Your rating trend slopes confirm consistent progress - especially over the last 6 months, which is quite encouraging.

Game Highlights

Reviewing your wins:

  • You successfully leveraged the Caro-Kann Defense in multiple games, demonstrating good understanding of the pawn structure and active piece play.
  • You executed a swift checkmate in your game against nkm7705 using a tactical combination in the Sicilian Defense - Open variation, showing excellent tactical awareness.
  • Strong endgame technique and control was evident in your games with prolonged positional struggles.

Areas to consider for improvement based on losses:

  • In your loss against Youssef_El_Sheikh, the Vienna Game line showed some challenges; focus on king safety and avoiding losing material after exchanges could help.
  • Several losses involved being outplayed in the middlegame after opening exchanges; continue to improve your positional evaluation and piece coordination in this phase.
  • Pay close attention to critical moments such as allowing opponent’s active counters or tactical threats, especially in complex positions.

Opening Performance

It seems you frequently play 1.e4 openings with a focus on Caro-Kann and Sicilian structures. Consider deepening your repertoire knowledge in these to handle tricky variations effectively, especially lines involving early exchanges and central tension.

Next Steps for Progress

  • Analyze key moments: Study the positions where the evaluation swings heavily in the opponent’s favor and identify what could be improved.
  • Endgame practice: Use your endgame wins as motivation and keep practicing key endgame principles to convert advantageous positions reliably.
  • Opening study: Explore additional annotations and variations in your favorite openings to prepare for opponents' less common lines.
  • Time management: Your clock times in the games show good pacing; continue to balance speed and accuracy.

You're on a great upward trajectory - keep up the consistent study and play, and you’ll see promising continued improvement!

Feel free to revisit any game for detailed review and keep sharpening your skills.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
DQ 1W / 0L / 0D
geody2000 4W / 8L / 1D
jakubkaraczewski 0W / 1L / 0D
monski1623 1W / 0L / 0D
dierksn 0W / 1L / 0D
rezakhan2025 1W / 0L / 0D
thelearnerofgames 1W / 0L / 0D
sebu13 0W / 1L / 0D
kiriyamakazuo 1W / 0L / 0D
cegalleta 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
richardgh123 25W / 24L / 7D
Sinjin Park 9W / 26L / 0D
harry7192 8W / 11L / 2D
Volen Dyulgerov 14W / 4L / 1D
geody2000 4W / 8L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 627 1106 1534
2024 348 616 1096
2023 199 519 1102 546
Rating by Year2023202420251534199YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 711W / 624L / 74D 664W / 688L / 68D 73.5
2024 95W / 65L / 7D 76W / 82L / 10D 74.1
2023 393W / 378L / 56D 398W / 401L / 74D 66.2

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 713 348 333 32 48.8%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 264 127 129 8 48.1%
Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromádka Variation 197 122 69 6 61.9%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 190 95 88 7 50.0%
Amar Gambit 165 67 80 18 40.6%
Amazon Attack 153 80 62 11 52.3%
Scandinavian Defense 146 62 72 12 42.5%
Four Knights Game 141 89 47 5 63.1%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 131 63 63 5 48.1%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 108 52 48 8 48.1%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 26 13 13 0 50.0%
Amar Gambit 24 13 11 0 54.2%
Alekhine Defense 13 6 7 0 46.1%
Scandinavian Defense 9 4 5 0 44.4%
Four Knights Game 7 5 1 1 71.4%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 6 4 2 0 66.7%
French Defense 6 2 3 1 33.3%
Three Knights Opening 6 3 3 0 50.0%
Barnes Defense 6 3 2 1 50.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 6 3 3 0 50.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 205 96 98 11 46.8%
Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromádka Variation 46 30 14 2 65.2%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 45 24 16 5 53.3%
Scandinavian Defense 44 24 17 3 54.5%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 44 16 26 2 36.4%
Amazon Attack 35 13 19 3 37.1%
Amar Gambit 30 11 18 1 36.7%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 27 17 10 0 63.0%
French Defense 25 12 11 2 48.0%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 24 16 7 1 66.7%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Dresden Opening: The Goblin 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Unknown 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Amar Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 16 0
Losing 16 2