Profile Summary: futureGM99
Emerging from the pixelated trenches of online chess battlegrounds, futureGM99 has carved a reputation as a fierce competitor with a knack for thrilling comebacks and tactical wizardry. With a bullet rating soaring past 2500, a blitz peak of 2312, and a rapid rating topping 2027, futureGM99 is on a relentless quest to transform that "future" into a grandmaster reality.
Since starting to grind daily games back in 2012 at a modest rating near 1300, futureGM99's journey has been a roller coaster of thrilling victories, brutal defeats, and many hours spent staring at the board when sleep was supposed to be the priority. Their long streaks – both winning and losing – suggest a player who battles not just opponents but their own mood swings, yet manages to bounce back with a spectacular comeback rate of nearly 70%.
Playing style? Prepare for endgames that feel like a detective thriller: patient, analytical, and relentless. When it comes to openings, futureGM99 dazzles with an assortment ranging from daily play favorites like the King’s Pawn Opening and Danish Gambit, to bullet specialists wielding the French Defense variations and Scandinavian Defense with a respectable win rate. The blend of classical and modern opening choices hints at a player who values both creativity and resilience.
Not just a speedster in blitz and bullet formats, futureGM99’s tactical awareness shines through their willingness to fight on even after losing pieces, making them a tricky opponent who doesn't quit easily. True to their name, they have a penchant for late-night battles, boasting the best win rate around 11 pm – nocturnal grandmaster in the making, perhaps?
Their recent triumph over a 2300+ opponent using the Caro-Kann Defense (Panov Modern Carlsbad line) demonstrates both strategic depth and composure under pressure. Of course, like all fighters, futureGM99 has seen their share of setbacks, including grueling losses via resignation or timeouts that fuel their determination to learn and improve.
Whether it’s outmaneuvering opponents in rapid tactical melees or patiently grinding out wins in daily games, futureGM99’s journey is a testament to dedication, resilience, and a sense of humor about those inevitable blunders. One can only assume their fortress-like endgames and carnival of opening variety will soon bring the coveted GM title to their screen name's reality.
Keep an eye out: the grandmaster future is no longer just a promise, it’s rapidly becoming a headline.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| alsq | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| lumiere-celeste | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| slavo76 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| ferreusdurus | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| cian_bergin2 | 166W / 9L / 4D | |
| Tom O'Gorman | 57W / 100L / 6D | |
| George North | 11W / 86L / 1D | |
| tonymontana1781 | 49W / 30L / 1D | |
| Jacob Flynn | 32W / 14L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2517 | 2414 | ||
| 2024 | 2503 | 1642 | 2018 | |
| 2023 | 2414 | 2232 | ||
| 2022 | 2450 | 2234 | 2027 | |
| 2021 | 2233 | 2165 | 1785 | |
| 2020 | 2303 | 1593 | ||
| 2019 | 2209 | 2169 | 1505 | |
| 2018 | 1976 | 1731 | 1673 | |
| 2017 | 1953 | 1695 | 1593 | |
| 2016 | 1975 | 1818 | 1644 | 1396 |
| 2015 | 1843 | 1669 | 1609 | |
| 2014 | 1627 | 1719 | 1432 | 1668 |
| 2013 | 1410 | 1323 | 1362 | 1481 |
| 2012 | 1329 | 1371 | 1353 | 1456 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4W / 0L / 0D | 4W / 0L / 0D | 66.8 |
| 2024 | 15W / 11L / 0D | 8W / 8L / 3D | 49.3 |
| 2023 | 18W / 15L / 3D | 23W / 15L / 1D | 61.4 |
| 2022 | 42W / 19L / 1D | 42W / 21L / 0D | 48.5 |
| 2021 | 21W / 16L / 1D | 23W / 12L / 1D | 63.4 |
| 2020 | 31W / 17L / 1D | 27W / 31L / 0D | 17.3 |
| 2019 | 165W / 127L / 13D | 157W / 133L / 18D | 73.5 |
| 2018 | 99W / 75L / 3D | 114W / 76L / 4D | 17.8 |
| 2017 | 136W / 120L / 17D | 148W / 114L / 12D | 61.4 |
| 2016 | 307W / 188L / 18D | 292W / 189L / 16D | 59.8 |
| 2015 | 302W / 233L / 42D | 294W / 258L / 24D | 68.4 |
| 2014 | 228W / 211L / 19D | 241W / 196L / 22D | 68.3 |
| 2013 | 73W / 58L / 6D | 63W / 65L / 5D | 62.2 |
| 2012 | 271W / 222L / 21D | 219W / 257L / 20D | 62.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 67 | 21 | 43 | 3 | 31.3% |
| Undefined | 67 | 47 | 20 | 0 | 70.2% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 51 | 33 | 17 | 1 | 64.7% |
| Danish Gambit | 41 | 24 | 15 | 2 | 58.5% |
| Scotch Game | 21 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 61.9% |
| French Defense Winawer Advance Variation | 21 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 47.6% |
| French Defense Exchange Variation | 19 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 47.4% |
| Center Game | 19 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 73.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 56.2% |
| Indian Game | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 138 | 84 | 47 | 7 | 60.9% |
| French Defense Exchange Variation | 123 | 62 | 56 | 5 | 50.4% |
| Old Benoni Defense | 101 | 64 | 33 | 4 | 63.4% |
| Owens Defense | 68 | 28 | 37 | 3 | 41.2% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 67 | 36 | 26 | 5 | 53.7% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 65 | 49 | 14 | 2 | 75.4% |
| Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation | 63 | 26 | 35 | 2 | 41.3% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 59 | 35 | 22 | 2 | 59.3% |
| Modern Defense with | 57 | 34 | 22 | 1 | 59.6% |
| Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation | 53 | 31 | 19 | 3 | 58.5% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undefined | 613 | 337 | 273 | 3 | 55.0% |
| French Defense Exchange Variation | 32 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 65.6% |
| Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 46.1% |
| Scotch Game | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Caro Kann Defense Classical Variation | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 41.7% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Owens Defense | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 70.0% |
| Alapin Sicilian Defense | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Old Benoni Defense | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 30.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 90.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Defense Knight Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Giuoco Piano Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Pirc Defense Czech Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Kan Knight Variation Wing Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 25 | 8 |
| Losing | 23 | 0 |