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GodSpeed GM

Playing Since: 2020-07-30 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 1736
0W / 2L / 0D
Blitz: 2981
323W / 262L / 86D
Bullet: 3003
1271W / 1037L / 172D

Biography

GodSpeed is a FIDE Grandmaster and a celebrated chess streamer whose fast, fearless play has captivated audiences worldwide. With a mind built for speed and a heart for creative tactics, he blends deep opening knowledge with a flair for high-pressure, time-scrambling battles in Bullet chess. He earned the Grandmaster title from FIDE and has become one of the most recognizable voices in online chess, where education and entertainment collide on every stream.

Outside the board, GodSpeed shares training insights, game analyses, and playful banter with a growing community. Explore his profile to follow the journey: GodSpeed.

Preferred time control: Bullet. Playing style: fast, tactical, and relentlessly aggressive when the clock is burning. He is also a prominent streamer who brings chess to a wide audience.

Career Highlights

  • Grandmaster title from FIDE
  • Peak Blitz rating reached 3076 (October 2024) 3076 (2024-10-23)
  • Peak Bullet rating reached 3003 (May 2024) 3003 (2024-05-22)
  • Longest documented winning streak: 119 games
  • Openings breadth includes Nimzo-Larsen Attack, Amazon Attack, and more across Blitz and Bullet repertoires

Playing Style

GodSpeed thrives in fast-paced games where quick calculation and sharp tactical visions win the day. His endgames are often marathon duels, reflecting a high endgame frequency and a penchant for precise finishes when the clock runs low.

  • Endgame frequency: high; enjoys long, precise endings
  • Comeback potential: strong after tactical exchanges
  • Favored lines emphasize aggressive, dynamic play

Community and Streaming

Beyond the board, GodSpeed streams regularly, offering live commentary, training insight, and entertaining banter for a broad audience. He faces a wide array of online opponents and shares strategies that blend practical advice with his signature speed. Among his frequent online rivals are players like want2lose and sviridov_valery, reflecting a competitive but friendly online scene.

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🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Safal Bora 90W / 76L / 15D View Games
Валерий Свиридов 65W / 52L / 7D View Games
Yaacov Norowitz 52W / 42L / 10D View Games
Tim Wong 49W / 33L / 3D View Games
Ahmad Ahmadzada 33W / 25L / 3D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2024 3003 2981
2022 2906
2021 2878 2903 1736
2020 2904 2694 2000
Rating by Year202020212022202430031736YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2024 169W / 147L / 56D 162W / 161L / 45D 87.2
2022 11W / 5L / 0D 10W / 6L / 0D 70.3
2021 603W / 390L / 65D 492W / 493L / 76D 78.7
2020 132W / 52L / 14D 127W / 70L / 9D 75.6

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 35 19 12 4 54.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 26 12 12 2 46.1%
Australian Defense 23 13 8 2 56.5%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 23 13 8 2 56.5%
Barnes Defense 21 11 8 2 52.4%
Amazon Attack 17 14 2 1 82.3%
French Defense: Burn Variation 16 8 8 0 50.0%
Döry Defense 14 6 7 1 42.9%
Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation 14 6 7 1 42.9%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 14 6 7 1 42.9%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 288 133 131 24 46.2%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 124 67 49 8 54.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 101 56 38 7 55.5%
Scandinavian Defense 86 48 34 4 55.8%
Amar Gambit 74 42 28 4 56.8%
Barnes Defense 70 35 30 5 50.0%
Australian Defense 67 36 30 1 53.7%
Alekhine Defense 62 35 23 4 56.5%
Amazon Attack 57 29 23 5 50.9%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 56 30 22 4 53.6%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Closed 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Amazon Attack 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Alekhine Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bird Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 119 6
Losing 11 0
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