Attila Jr. Forgacs (GMForgacs) - FIDE Master
Once a fledgling tactician, now a seasoned gladiator of the 64 squares, Attila Jr. Forgacs has carved his niche in the chess world with the distinguished title of FIDE Master. Known by his username GMForgacs, this player blends strategic depth with a dash of flair and resilience that is nothing short of inspirational.
Rating and Performance Highlights
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2540 (August 2023)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 2555 (April 2025)
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2393 (April 2025)
- Peak Daily Rating: 1820 (March 2023)
Chess Style and Personality
Attila Jr. is no stranger to long battles, often engaging in marathons on the board with an average of 68 moves per win—and even more when things don't go his way. His generous comeback rate sits at an impressive 77.74%, proving he's the kind of player who loves to turn the tables when faced with adversity. But watch out—he has a tilt factor of 31, which means if the chess gods aren't smiling, he might glance longingly at the resign button... though early resignations happen only about 11% of the time.
Despite battling the emotional rollercoaster, he strikes a balance with a steady endgame frequency of over 71%, revealing a warrior whose ambition perseveres into the final phases of the game.
Favorite Openings (or top secret weaponry)
When venturing into blitz matches, Attila favors the enigmatic and ironically named “Top Secret” opening, playing it over 8,000 times with a nearly even split of wins and losses, proving it's less secret and more stealthy. He’s also dabbled with classics like the Ruy Lopez Morphy Defense (75% win rate!) and the Kings Indian Attack variations, often leaving opponents scratching their heads.
Notable Recent Battles
Victories: Attila recently demonstrated his finesse in a tense encounter against xnepom, with a carefully crafted victory in a Ruy Lopez Morphy Defense battle, winning by resignation after outmaneuvering his opponent in a complex middlegame. Just a day before, he outlasted NekoPixel on the clock, securing a win on time – because sometimes, it's as much about strategy as it is about stamina!
Losses: Even titans stumble; Attila's last setbacks include a tough match against H-HH who bested him in a Scotch Game ending where the tension was as thick as the challenge. These experiences clearly fuel his drive to improve (and maybe double-check his opening theories).
Quirks & Fun Facts
- Best time to challenge Attila? While most players hit their stride in the evening, he’s statistically sharpest around 2 AM—the witching hour of chess mastery or caffeine-fueled heroics.
- He’s got a curious streak for those who play fast: in bullet games with heart-pounding speed, his win/loss ratio is practically a tale of resilience (almost balanced with 1841 wins to 1844 losses!)
- His favorite days for battle? Sunday edges ahead slightly, with a win rate of nearly 52%, showing that perhaps the weekend is when Attila’s genius shines brightest.
Summary
In the realm of chess, Attila Jr. Forgacs is a warrior of wit, a tactician of tenacity, and an indomitable force on the online battlegrounds. With his FIDE Master title as a badge of honor, and a rich history of gritty comebacks and strategic duels, he's a player worth watching, analyzing, and, if you dare, challenging.
Whether you're a fellow blitz fanatic or a slow, methodical strategist, there's no denying that GMForgacs plays the game with passion, precision, and just the right amount of unpredictability to keep the chess world guessing—and entertained.
Overall Performance and Rating Progress
Attila Jr. Forgacs, your recent bullet games show a solid performance with a strength adjusted win rate just above 51%, indicating you are slightly above average against your current opponents. Your rating has been on an upward trajectory over the past months:
- 1-month rating increase: +55
- 3-month rating increase: +68
- 6-month rating increase: +38
- Positive rating trend slopes across all periods, highlighting consistent progress.
This steady improvement is an excellent foundation to build upon for your bullet chess skills.
Strengths Noted in Recent Games
- Opening Knowledge: You experimented successfully with various openings such as the Ruy Lopez, Caro-Kann Defense, and the Reti Opening. This diversity adds unpredictability to your play.
- Endgame Technique: Several of your wins involved precise endgame play and converting even small advantages, showcasing your good technique.
- Time Management: You managed to win some games on time pressure, which is crucial in bullet chess.
- Positional Play: Effective piece coordination and controlling key squares were visible, particularly in games with a solid pawn structure and active bishops/knights.
Opportunities for Improvement
- Tactical alertness: Some losses occurred due to checkmate threats and tactical oversights. Practicing tactical motifs regularly can reduce these errors.
- Opening Consistency: While you try many openings, focusing on a few to deepen your understanding could yield stronger early-game positions.
- Defensive Resilience: In a few games, early pressure from opponents led to difficult positions. Working on precise defensive moves can help hold such positions better.
- Speed and Accuracy Balance: Bullet demands both rapid and accurate moves. A slight increase in accuracy, even at high speed, will help convert more games.
Recommendations
- Continue reviewing your losses carefully, focusing on how mates or decisive material losses occurred to prevent similar mistakes.
- Incorporate tactical puzzles with a focus on checkmate patterns and forks, as these are common in bullet.
- Strengthen your favorite openings by studying key plans and traps, for example, refining lines in the Ruy Lopez or Caro-Kann.
- Practice time management strategies to avoid time trouble and blunders in the final seconds.
- Play slow games occasionally to deepen understanding which transfers well into faster bullet games.
In Summary
Your recent games reflect a talented and improving bullet player who is steadily climbing the rating ladder. By sharpening your tactical awareness and refining your opening repertoire, you can enhance your consistency and effectiveness in rapid decision-making. Keep enjoying the game and analyzing your play—your trajectory is very promising!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| alma-ata | 1W / 2L / 0D | |
| Sylvain Carre | 6W / 2L / 0D | |
| Marian Petrov | 1W / 4L / 1D | |
| Hoang Minh Tho Do | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| t t | 1W / 1L / 1D | |
| VranesNikola | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| carlodoctolero | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
| pamwadutou | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| uuufyy | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| tacticaliss | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| bence200412 | 29W / 30L / 7D | |
| FunMaxi | 23W / 27L / 5D | |
| zhuchila | 19W / 14L / 5D | |
| shirojk1000 | 18W / 14L / 3D | |
| gunsberg | 21W / 10L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2501 | 1995 | 2383 | 254 |
| 2024 | 2463 | 2330 | 2279 | |
| 2023 | 2451 | 2401 | 2263 | 1737 |
| 2022 | 2450 | 2381 | 2066 | 1758 |
| 2021 | 2302 | 2302 | 2017 | 1751 |
| 2020 | 2008 | 2106 | 2018 | 1593 |
| 2019 | 1714 | 2021 | 1275 | 1466 |
| 2018 | 1722 | 1814 | 1352 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 374W / 346L / 70D | 369W / 366L / 67D | 83.5 |
| 2024 | 286W / 276L / 29D | 306W / 271L / 27D | 73.6 |
| 2023 | 646W / 664L / 95D | 643W / 664L / 87D | 65.2 |
| 2022 | 665W / 644L / 90D | 694W / 635L / 109D | 70.3 |
| 2021 | 578W / 518L / 91D | 533W / 551L / 82D | 78.1 |
| 2020 | 351W / 310L / 52D | 329W / 317L / 61D | 74.7 |
| 2019 | 193W / 169L / 17D | 188W / 180L / 14D | 66.7 |
| 2018 | 65W / 27L / 5D | 62W / 27L / 4D | 72.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 1189 | 602 | 577 | 10 | 50.6% |
| Amar Gambit | 345 | 159 | 164 | 22 | 46.1% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 318 | 170 | 127 | 21 | 53.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 266 | 134 | 108 | 24 | 50.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 206 | 105 | 84 | 17 | 51.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 184 | 99 | 71 | 14 | 53.8% |
| Ruy Lopez: Closed | 179 | 63 | 96 | 20 | 35.2% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 164 | 65 | 88 | 11 | 39.6% |
| Four Knights Game | 153 | 65 | 74 | 14 | 42.5% |
| Barnes Defense | 150 | 79 | 66 | 5 | 52.7% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 200 | 98 | 91 | 11 | 49.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 193 | 98 | 85 | 10 | 50.8% |
| Amar Gambit | 140 | 72 | 61 | 7 | 51.4% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 133 | 66 | 59 | 8 | 49.6% |
| East Indian Defense | 127 | 55 | 58 | 14 | 43.3% |
| Czech Defense | 121 | 53 | 59 | 9 | 43.8% |
| Barnes Defense | 121 | 63 | 52 | 6 | 52.1% |
| Modern | 116 | 41 | 71 | 4 | 35.3% |
| Alekhine Defense | 103 | 46 | 48 | 9 | 44.7% |
| Four Knights Game | 96 | 40 | 48 | 8 | 41.7% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Knights Game | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 70.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Unknown | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Elephant Gambit | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Philidor Defense | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 71.4% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 70.6% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 68.8% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 68.8% |
| Four Knights Game | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 56.2% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 13 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 30.8% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Fegatello Attack, Leonhardt Variation | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 55.6% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 77.8% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 18 | 0 |
| Losing | 31 | 1 |