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Vic Glysen Derotas WNM

Username: GlysenD

Location: Cebu City

Playing Since: 2018-05-04 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1317
3W / 1L / 0D
Rapid: 1773
21W / 10L / 5D
Blitz: 2190
183W / 126L / 15D
Bullet: 2228
118W / 81L / 7D

Vic Glysen Derotas (GlysenD)

Woman National Master

Meet Vic Glysen Derotas, a chess warrior with the official title of Woman National Master. GlysenD has crafted an impressive journey over the chessboard, marked by grit, flair, and an uncanny ability to keep opponents on their toes. Known for their dogged determination and tactical wizardry, Vic isn’t just playing chess—they’re making statements with every move.

Rating & Style Highlights
  • Peak Bullet rating: 2434 (2025)
  • Peak Blitz rating: 2298 (2025)
  • Peak Rapid rating: 1947 (2021)
  • Favored opening style: Top Secret (with a solid 56-67% win rate across all time controls!)
  • Known for a remarkable comeback rate of 82.58% – losing a piece? No problem, Vic fights back fiercely.
  • A chess philosopher at heart: average game length barely cracks 70 moves, with a strong preference for lively endgames (78.18%).
Playing Personality

GlysenD plays with a cool psychological edge, keeping tilt at bay with a modest 7% level — a true chess zen master. The best time to catch Vic online? Around 9 PM, when victories magically increase (win rate hitting 100% in the 21:00 hour!). Whether it’s bullet blazes or rapid reflection, they have proven their prowess across formats, owning bullet wins 130 times and blitz wins nearly 200 times.

Memorable Moments:

One recent triumph saw Vic execute a flawless checkmate after shaking their opponent’s defenses with the classic English Opening, crowned by a queen’s sharp swoop delivering the final blow — truly art in motion. And if you ask about resilience, their records show that losses are rare occasions to reset, not retreat.

Interesting Stats & Quirks
  • Longest winning streak: 13 games (Imagine that streak on a coffee-fueled weekend!)
  • Win rates peak on Fridays (67%) and Sundays (63%), presumably after good vibes and great coffee.
  • Sometimes makes early resignations, but only about 3.5% of the time — hey, why waste time when a win is just a move away?
  • Has a creeping suspicion they’re the reigning queen of the English Opening (ECO codes A20-A30), delivering checkmates with undeniable style.

In the arena of online chess, where strategies collide and titans clash, Vic Glysen Derotas stands out as a masterful tactician and relentless competitor. With a playful mind and a fearless approach, GlysenD continues to make their mark, move by move.


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Coach Chesswick

Feedback for Vic Glysen Derotas

Vic, your recent games show a strong understanding of the English Opening and a consistent strategic approach, especially in positions involving queenside play and pressure against your opponents' king. Here are some key points and suggestions based on your recent performances:

Strengths

  • Opening Preparation: You are well-prepared in the English Opening and its various lines, often developing pieces harmoniously and contesting the center effectively.
  • Attacking Vision: Your tactical awareness is evident, particularly with well-timed queen maneuvers and piece sacrifices that lead to decisive attacks like the thematic Qxb7# finish seen in multiple games.
  • Endgame Technique: In longer games, you demonstrate solid endgame skills, converting advantages without unnecessary risks.
  • Time Management: You often maintain good time control, leaving yourself plenty of thinking time in critical moments.

Areas for Improvement

  • Handling Strong Counterplay: In some losses, opponents capitalized on subtle weaknesses in your setup or outmaneuvered you in complex middlegame positions. Working on recognizing and neutralizing counter-attacks earlier will be valuable.
  • Defensive Accuracy: There were a few games where small inaccuracies allowed your opponent to gain a strong initiative. Focusing on defensive techniques and calculation under pressure can help improve resilience.
  • Opening Variety: While your proficiency in the English is excellent, consider diversifying your opening repertoire to keep opponents less prepared and add versatility to your play.

Recommendations

  1. Study typical middle game plans and common pawn breaks in your favorite openings to deepen positional understanding.
  2. Regularly review games where you lost to identify patterns or common tactical oversights.
  3. Practice solving tactics daily to sharpen calculation speed and accuracy.
  4. Experiment occasionally with new openings or variations in online games to broaden your experience.

Keep it Up!

Your recent performances, including several swift and elegant wins by checkmate demonstrate your growing strength. Maintaining this focus and addressing the highlighted areas will boost your chess level steadily. If you want, we can analyze specific positions or games further — just let me know!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
ryancortes 1W / 0L / 0D View
mittennubversion 0W / 1L / 2D View
roseyyy10 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
Kylen Joy Mordido 19W / 12L / 0D View Games
masang18 9W / 6L / 1D View Games
levikalyx 13W / 0L / 0D View Games
ninatuorila 9W / 0L / 0D View Games
vanshaider 8W / 0L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2228 2190 1773 1317
2024 2261 2215 1877
2023 1867
2022 2249 1788
2021 2257 2186 1705
2020 2258 2137 1200
2019 1701 2088 1317
2018 1745 1784 1186
Rating by Year2018201920202021202220232024202522611186YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 24W / 9L / 5D 16W / 12L / 1D 59.4
2024 7W / 2L / 4D 7W / 5L / 1D 80.9
2023 2W / 1L / 0D 3W / 0L / 0D 62.5
2022 8W / 4L / 1D 5W / 8L / 0D 65.3
2021 30W / 9L / 3D 19W / 18L / 5D 72.7
2020 55W / 30L / 2D 56W / 32L / 2D 69.9
2019 52W / 25L / 2D 41W / 33L / 4D 75.9
2018 29W / 18L / 0D 24W / 25L / 1D 62.9

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
English Opening: Drill Variation 5 5 0 0 100.0%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 5 4 0 1 80.0%
Sicilian Defense 5 4 1 0 80.0%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 5 3 1 1 60.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System 3 1 1 1 33.3%
Amazon Attack 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
English Opening 2 2 0 0 100.0%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
English Opening 21 12 8 1 57.1%
Modern 21 11 9 1 52.4%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 13 9 4 0 69.2%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 11 6 5 0 54.5%
Australian Defense 10 5 5 0 50.0%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 10 5 5 0 50.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 9 4 4 1 44.4%
Amar Gambit 8 4 4 0 50.0%
English Opening: Drill Variation 7 5 2 0 71.4%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Amar Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Elephant Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense 1 0 0 1 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 18 1
Losing 7 0
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