N M: The Relentless Blitz Artist Known as Hamlet
A Player Who Lives for Speed
N M, better known on the board as Hamlet, is a high volume, attacking talent whose natural habitat is Blitz. Across more than 3,800 rated games, Hamlet has built a style based on fast development, repeated pressure, and a refusal to let opponents breathe. His overall White win rate sits near 55%, while his Black win rate hovers just under 50%, and his Blitz peak reached 2832 (2025-10-12).
Opening Repertoire: Unusual, Bold, and Surprisingly Effective
Hamlet is not afraid to leave the beaten path. His most recognizable weapon is the Amazon Attack, an offbeat line he has played hundreds of times in bullet and more than 140 times in rapid. Inside that system, he frequently heads for the Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack, where his win rate jumps to nearly 60% in bullet and over 76% in blitz.
When he has the black pieces, the Scandinavian Defense is a constant companion. He has used it in more than 200 bullet games and more than 40 blitz games, often punishing early central grabs. He also enjoys the Caro-Kann Defense and the Sicilian Defense, with the Closed Sicilian being a particular favorite in faster time controls.
As White, the Vienna Gambit has served him well in Blitz, and his results with the Bishop's Opening are even sharper. The chart below gives a snapshot of his most successful opening zones.
Rivalries and Marathon Matches
Hamlet is a volume player who thrives on familiar faces. His most frequent opponent is Bu11et_Pr00f, with 177 meetings and a narrow but consistent edge for Hamlet. He has also enjoyed a lopsided rivalry with fm_prismelo, taking 106 wins from 155 games.
Not every rivalry goes his way. Manu David has been a genuine nemesis, winning 39 of their 50 battles. Even so, Hamlet keeps coming back, which may be the truest sign of a born competitor.
His games tend to be long and exhausting. He reaches the endgame in more than 70% of his games, averages over 67 moves per win, and plays on well past the opening and middlegame. This is a player who rarely settles for a quick handshake.
Mental Strength and Comebacks
Hamlet's statistics paint a picture of remarkable resilience. His longest winning streak is 28 games, and he has an uncanny ability to turn around losing positions. The data shows a comeback rate above 82%, and even after losing material he still wins nearly half of the time.
He almost never resigns early, which makes sense for a player who enjoys fighting from behind. His longest losing streak is 13, yet he always seems to recover with fresh energy. If you want to beat Hamlet, you have to put him away completely, because he is at his most dangerous around 03:00, where his win rate climbs above 75%.
Final Thoughts
N M, known to the chess world as Hamlet, is a fascinating mix of creativity and endurance. He favors Blitz, embraces unusual openings, and plays with the kind of volume that most players cannot imagine. Whether he is exchanging blows with Bu11et_Pr00f or grinding out another 80 move endgame, Hamlet is never boring. For opponents, the moral is simple: expect the unexpected, and do not assume the game is over until the last flag falls.