GMVar - The Grandmaster with a Mysterious Opening Repertoire
Meet GMVar, a Grandmaster whose blitz prowess is nothing short of legendary—peaking at an astonishing 2716 FIDE blitz rating in early 2016. Starting out in 2013 with a modest blitz rating around 1184, GMVar bulldozed their way upwards with over 100 blitz games analyzed, maintaining a blistering 73% win rate using a repertoire quaintly labeled "Top Secret." Yes, the secrets to their success are truly locked away tighter than a king caught in a mating net.
They have a knack for rapid-comeback magic, winning over 85% of games where the tide initially turns against them, and an enviable 70% win rate after losing material—clearly, the phrase "lost a piece? No problem!" is their unofficial motto. GMVar plays long, strategic battles, averaging 66 moves for each win and nearly 98 moves when the storm clouds gather in losses; evidence that giving up early is simply not in their chess DNA.
Tactically sharp, psychologically resilient (tilt factor of 4—low enough to remain chill but high enough to remind us they’re human), GMVar favors the sweet spot of 2 pm to outwit opponents and scores astounding win rates on Thursdays, and most afternoons including the tricky 9 pm hour.
White pieces tend to bring out their most ferocious streak, boasting a 76%+ win rate, while even with Black, they keep opponents on their toes with nearly 70% victories. They seem to adore endgames too, playing them in about 76% of their matches—probably plotting multiple ways to funnel their pawns into victory.
But every hero has their Achilles' heel. GMVar's kryptonite comes against the aptly named "lorcho," where their win rate drops miserably to zero. Hikaru fans may also feel relieved with a mere 16.7% loss rate against this titan.
Noteworthy Feats & Games
- Long winning streak capped at 15 games — imagine the neighbors wondering what all the yelling is about!
- Latest blitz victory: a crafty win against AlexanderL, sealed with a cold resignation after a relentless Queens Gambit Declined Catalan duel.
- Known to claim wins by resignation, timeout, and even elegant checkmates — versatility is their middle name (though not printed on official documents).
In short, GMVar is the Grandmaster you love to face when you want a challenge, and dread when the clock starts ticking. Their blend of patience, resilience, and secret sauce openings make them a whirlwind on the 64 squares — just don’t get caught in their web!
GMVar – Blitz Performance Review
Your Current Edge
- Opening depth: A well-honed French and Queen’s Gambit Declined repertoire keeps opponents in book-repair mode early.
- Dynamic middlegames: Willingness to sacrifice structure for activity (e.g. the exchange-sac combo 34…Nxf2 35.Ba3 Ng4+ versus Aleksandr Lenderman) frequently yields initiative.
- Tactics under pressure: Consistent success converting piece activity into concrete wins (see 35…Ng4+!! in the same game).
Quick Gains (Low-hanging Fruit)
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Clock discipline – five of your last six losses were “flagged” positions:
- Set a time checkpoint: ≥1:00 after move 25.
- Milk the +2 s increment; when < 10 s, play a safe “holding” move instantly.
- Blitz your well-known opening moves – your prep is already solid.
- Convert earlier – in the loss vs lorcho you were a pawn up with the safer king; trade queens rather than hunt pretties.
- Premoves in forced lines – repetitive end-game checks (Qg4+ Kg6 Qxg4) can be premoved to harvest seconds.
Skill-building for the Next Jump
| Theme | Observation | Training Idea |
|---|---|---|
| End-game technique | Several R+P vs R endings took >15 moves to win while clock ticked. | 10 min/day Tablebase drill (KRPKR, KRBK). |
| Prophylaxis | Queenside pawn storms in the French left c6/b6 holes (loss to Anton_Demchenko). | After every pawn push ask “what square am I weakening?” → the Boleslavsky hole. |
| Light-square bishop in QGD | Occasionally passive on c8/b7; best games contained timely …e5. | Play 5 practice games in the Lasker Defence with mandatory …e5 break. |
Illustrative Boards
Replay the critical moments directly on the board.
Stats Snapshot
Peak Blitz rating: 2716 (2016-02-02)
When you score best:
Next-step Action List
- Play three 3|2 sessions where every move from 30-60 is made with ≥1 s on your clock.
- Re-annotate five “lost-on-time” games; write the simplest converting line at first material edge.
- Create an opening speed sheet (first 15 moves of French & QGD) and type it out in < 60 s daily.
Convert your winning positions and the 2800-blitz milestone will follow. Good luck!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Timur Gareyev | 20W / 5L / 1D | |
| Robert L. Hess | 11W / 4L / 2D | |
| Anton Demchenko | 10W / 4L / 0D | |
| Rogelio Jr Antonio | 10W / 3L / 1D | |
| Hikaru Nakamura | 2W / 9L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2715 | |||
| 2013 | 2205 | 2200 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 49W / 12L / 2D | 39W / 17L / 4D | 78.7 |
| 2013 | 10W / 4L / 1D | 13W / 1L / 1D | 63.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 83.3% |
| French Defense | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 77.8% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Czech Defense | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Slav Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Dutch Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| English Opening: Four Knights System, Nimzowitsch Variation | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Accelerated | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 15 | 3 |
| Losing | 4 | 0 |