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Attila Jr. Forgacs FM

Username: GMForgacs

Playing Since: 2018-11-22 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1737
159W / 30L / 2D
Rapid: 2383
216W / 124L / 31D
Blitz: 2606
3112W / 3134L / 530D
Bullet: 2501
1806W / 1833L / 281D

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.


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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
Rating by Year201820192020202120222023202420252501254YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

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