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!
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 |
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 |