Profile: Steven Brule (GM_Steve_Brule)
Steven Brule is the kind of chess player who doesn’t just play; he dominates the 64 squares with a mix of unrelenting determination and a dash of comedic timing. Known online as GM_Steve_Brule, his journey through various time controls reads like a rollercoaster across multiple chess galaxies.
Rating & Performance Highlights
- Peak blitz rating leapt from a modest 822 in 2021 to a fierce 1366 by 2024, showing a meteoric rise — or perhaps his mouse just started moving faster.
- Bullet chess saw Steven’s speed sharpen to a max of 1378 in 2024, proving he’s as deadly in rapid-fire situations as a chess ninja.
- Rapid games? A solid top rating of 1161 with a win rate hovering around 56.5%, showing that when things get serious, Steve keeps it cool.
- A humble start at daily chess, but don't be fooled — his blitz and bullet records boast more than 4,000 wins combined. Not bad for someone who sometimes might be hiding behind a sarcastic smile.
Playing Style
If chess were a sitcom, Steven Brule’s style would be the unpredictable and hilarious character. With an early resignation rate of 13%, he knows when to cut his losses — but don’t mistake that for quitting. His comeback rate is an impressive 18.6%, and after losing a piece, he wins an astonishing 99.3% of the time. Talk about turning lemons into king traps!
His average game length reveals the tale of a tactician: wins come quickly (about 29 moves), but losses tend to drag on (nearly 50 moves), probably because he likes to keep the audience on their toes. Steven embraces the endgame, with a nearly 19% frequency, showing he’s not just all opening tricks and early bluffs.
Psychological Profile
Steven holds a Tilt Factor of 10, which means he manages to keep his cool better than your average barista during rush hour. Despite a slight dip in rated vs. casual win difference (-24.36%), he’s clearly more of a pro under pressure — or at least he wishes he were. Interestingly, his penchant for comebacks and winning after losing material suggests he’s the chess world’s equivalent of a plot twist you never saw coming.
Win Streaks & Opponents
Boasting a longest winning streak of 79 games, Steven can turn the heat up to “infernally unbeatable” when he’s on form. His current streak might be just 1, but hey — every champion starts somewhere.
Among his many adversaries, Steven has a 100% win rate against some fierce opponents like techmaster_1 and avatarcr7, though a few players like mark040620155 and smoulu apparently got under his skin enough to escape without losing.
Timing Is Everything
His best gaming hours are anything after sunset, with win rates soaring at 23:00 (almost 90%) and midnight (over 93%). Mornings? Let’s just say 4 AM is not his chess prime time (win rate around 45%). Steven’s truly a nocturnal grandmaster, believing chess is best played when the world sleeps — or when coffee is flowing.
Fun Facts
- He’s mastered the art of “Top Secret” openings with a blitz win rate exceeding 78% and bullet not far behind at nearly 75%, so good luck cracking that code!
- His White and Black pieces have almost identical win rates — around 75.6% and 75.7% respectively — proving he’s colorblind when it comes to crushing the competition.
- With nearly 8,000 blitz wins under his belt, he’s the embodiment of “practice makes dominance.”
Whether you encounter Steven Brule on a lightning-fast bullet game or a drawn-out rapid match, expect a rollercoaster of tactics, laughs, and an occasional bewildered opponent wondering how they just got checkmated with a smile.
