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Owen McCoy NM

Galileo22 Virginia Since 2009 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟♟
48.1%- 44.5%- 7.5%
Daily 1879 1012W 536L 129D
Rapid 2545 391W 301L 57D
Blitz 2800 2599W 2526L 550D
Bullet 2768 7229W 7020L 1006D

About Owen McCoy

Owen McCoy is a skilled and titled National Master in chess, known especially for his prowess in bullet chess. A master of the board and quick on the draw, Owen has made a mark with his tactical awareness and strategic play, making him a formidable opponent across various time controls.

Playing Style & Strengths

  • Known for excellent tactical awareness with a comeback rate of 50.74% — he's the "never say die" type.
  • Prefers fast-paced bullet games but also secures frequent wins in blitz, rapid, and daily games.
  • His favorite openings include the Australian Defense, Modern, and Amar Gambit—strategies that bring out his attacking flair.
  • Despite the rapid nature of bullet chess, Owen keeps a solid commitment to the endgame, featuring an endgame frequency of 51.09%.

Career Highlights

  • Achieved a peak bullet rating of 2859 in November 2024, truly blitzing past the competition.
  • Reached an impressive blitz peak rating of 2800 in December 2024.
  • Has played thousands of games, with an enduring presence in bullet chess where he's recorded over 7,000 wins.
  • Uses openings like the Nimzo-Larsen Attack and Amar Gambit very effectively, boasting near 50%+ win rates in these lines.

Noteworthy Stats & Quirks

  • Owen's tilted quite a bit with a tilt factor of 87 — but hey, who doesn’t get mad when losing in bullet?
  • He tends to resign early sometimes (early resignation rate near 43%), but when he fights, he brings the heat.
  • His games typically average 48 moves per win and 52 moves per loss, showing his games are well fought battles, not just lightning affairs.
  • Favorite time to play and dominate? Around 11 AM — maybe fueled by morning coffee and killer opening prep!

Notable Opponents

Owen has robust rivalries and strong records against many opponents. Some of his top adversaries include:

  • 111michael: Owen has faced 111michael 313 times with a commendable win rate.
  • nochewycandy: A tough competitor with numerous battles fought.
  • marvelanddcforlife and abykhovsky: Other frequently battled opponents on his list.
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