Player Profile: fritz1008
Meet fritz1008, a determined and sometimes delightfully unpredictable chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of a thrilling rollercoaster ride. Rated with peaks touching 756 in Rapid, 877 in Blitz, and an impressive 1231 in Bullet chess, fritz1008 is a player who’s definitely not here to just shuffle pawns around—though occasional shuffling (and losing pieces) is part of the charm!
Style & Strengths
A quick thinker and tactician, fritz1008 boasts a remarkable 64.92% comeback rate after falling behind — because giving up isn’t in their vocabulary (though their 11.45% early resignation rate might suggest moments of polite surrender). When under pressure, they hold their nerve with a solid 41.89% win rate after losing a piece. They seem most alive in the endgame, getting their feet wet in some 40.42% of their battles.
Opening Repertoire
Their opening choices read like a casual chess buffet: Scandinavian Defense with a 60% win rate in Rapid, the tricky French Defense Normal Variation boasting an impressive 77.78% win rate, and a preference for the Owens Defense, even if it’s a tough nut to crack with a 40% win rate in Rapid and 37.14% in Blitz. Versatility is the spice of their chess life, from Italian Game positions to cozying up with the Accelerated London System.
Performance Highlights
- Greatest winning streak: 8 games
- Most challenging opponent: aridannie, with a tough 0% win rate against them
- Unlocked Bullet peak rating of 1231 in June 2024 — lightning fast!
- Best time to strike: evenings around 19:00, where win rates soar above 65%
Notable Games
In a recent clash, fritz1008 executed a beautiful checkmate against Iniciante23748474858 using the Pirc Defense, Modern Defense Geller System. It was a textbook example of patience and precision—until the opponent had no moves left but admiration.
Of course, no chess story is complete without defeats, and fritz1008 has had their share, including a strategic loss to AkiTakeda via the Caro-Kann Defense. But in true chess fashion, every loss is just a setup for a future comeback.
Behind the Scenes
When fritz1008 isn’t locking horns over the board, they enjoy testing unconventional openings in Bullet time controls, where rapid reflexes can turn blunders into brilliant tactics. Humble yet competitive, they possess a tilt factor of 10, which means they might grumble a bit after a loss—but don’t we all?
Fun Facts
- Average moves per win: 47, proving they can grind out the long game
- Win-rate slightly edges out when playing with White (46.97%) compared to Black (46.31%)
- Notorious for heart-stopping games that end in checkmate or resignation, rarely in stalemate
Whether you come to watch a bullet slugfest or a slow, strategic rapid duel, fritz1008 embodies the spirit of a learning player with a knack for snapping back and keeping the game interesting. Keep an eye out: this player’s future moves might just surprise you!
What you did well
You showed strong tactical awareness in your recent win, coordinating pieces well and finishing with a decisive attack. Your willingness to take dynamic, aggressive lines in openings seems to suit your style and helped you convert pressure into a clean victory in several games. You also demonstrated solid resilience under time pressure, keeping activity and threats lively even in quick games.
- Sharp calculation and piece coordination in middlegames
- Effective use of aggressive openings that fit your tactical strengths
- Ability to press and convert advantages when the position is dynamic
What to improve
- Clock management in bullet games: try to settle on a safe plan within the first few moves and avoid spending too long on complex lines when the clock is tight.
- Endgame conversion: after exchanges, look for paths to keep the opponent under pressure and avoid trades that simplify into a clearly worse ending.
- Defensive consistency against sharp attacks: prioritize king safety and solid development before pursuing material gains when facing a tense position.
- Opening depth: you have success with several aggressive setups, but deepen familiarity with 1-2 openings to handle common responses more confidently and reduce early uncertainty.
Opening insights
Your openings data shows strength in a number of aggressive lines, especially the Hungarian Opening variants and certain King’s Indian style setups. leaning into these can continue to suit your tactical style. At the same time, pairing them with a calmer, more positional option will help you handle tougher defenses and maintain a balanced repertoire.
- Deepen the Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit family to understand typical middlegame plans and finish lines
- Continue refining the Colle System and related variations to keep development smooth and king safety solid
Study tip: Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit
Practice plan
- Post-game review: for each recent game, identify one or two moments where a safer or simpler choice would have preserved the advantage
- Time management drills: do short, focused sessions that emphasize forming a simple plan quickly in the early middle game
- Endgame focus: allocate time weekly to rook endings and king-pawn endings to improve conversion in late stages
Study suggestion
Try this quick study cue to practice planning under time pressure:
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Annmarie Muetsch | 0W / 26L / 0D | View Games |
| cacbroek | 0W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| jcsandovals | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| Marco Dobrikov | 0W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| quacker1020 | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 218 | 643 | ||
| 2024 | 1156 | 301 | 687 | 400 |
| 2023 | 728 | |||
| 2022 | 383 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17W / 33L / 0D | 27W / 25L / 1D | 45.1 |
| 2024 | 182W / 185L / 6D | 163W / 198L / 2D | 45.4 |
| 2023 | 0W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 101.0 |
| 2022 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 54.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Defense | 64 | 25 | 38 | 1 | 39.1% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 37 | 17 | 20 | 0 | 46.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 30 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 43.3% |
| Czech Defense | 27 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 40.7% |
| Elephant Gambit | 25 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 44.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 21 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 52.4% |
| Amar Gambit | 18 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 61.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 17 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 29.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 56.2% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Defense | 48 | 19 | 28 | 1 | 39.6% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 34 | 16 | 17 | 1 | 47.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 32 | 20 | 12 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 24 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 54.2% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 22 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Czech Defense | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 58.8% |
| Elephant Gambit | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 53.3% |
| Australian Defense | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 53.3% |
| Philidor Defense | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 14 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 21.4% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Attack: French Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 8 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 2 |