handplay01 GM

Grandmaster handplay01: The Blitz and Bullet Maestro

Meet handplay01, a chess Grandmaster whose journey through the 64 squares is as thrilling as a rollercoaster ride with a chess clock attached! Awarded the prestigious FIDE Grandmaster title, handplay01 is not just any player—they've shattered blitz and bullet rating ceilings faster than you can say "checkmate."

Starting out with a modest blitz rating of 1744 in December 2024, this player exploded onto the scene in early 2025, soaring to a blistering peak blitz rating of 3195 by March! Bullet is another battlefield where they shine, reaching a peak rating of 2840. Their secret weapon? A mysterious “Top Secret” opening repertoire that boasts a striking win rate above 70% in both blitz and bullet formats.

Playing Style and Trends

If patience is a virtue, handplay01 must be a zen master—on average, their wins conclude after around 86 moves, reflecting a deep strategic approach in the endgame (which they engage in nearly 87% of their games). With a white win rate of 74% and a black win rate of 71%, they handle the board like a grandmaster chef handling knives: precise and deadly.

Despite the intensity, our Grandmaster is notorious for an impressive comeback rate of nearly 90%, clawing back wins after losing pieces and keeping opponents on edge. Tillts? Barely noticeable at a factor of 3—this is someone who can shake off a tough loss almost as quickly as they launch their next attack.

Record and Rivalries

With 139 wins in blitz and 8 in bullet, handplay01 has made friends and foes alike—trading pawns and tactical blows with the likes of danielnaroditsky and alexrustemov (to whom they boast over 80% win rates). Opponents like berserkwerewolf provide a balanced challenge, with handplay01 holding a 50% edge.

Notable Victories

One recent masterpiece involved a brutal resignation win after a multi-move offensive in the Budapest Gambit Rubinstein Variation, leaving their opponent admiring the crushing inevitability of defeat. Another game ended in a checkmate triumph, showing handplay01’s deadly precision when the tactical opportunity arises.

Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: 15 games—because who stops a streak like that?
• Best day to challenge: Any Saturday—100% win rate says so!
• Peak blitz rating achieved at: 14:18 UTC on March 7, 2025. Because timing is everything.

Whether it’s blitz or bullet, handplay01 plays like they’ve got a chess engine in their brain and a spark of humor in their heart. For fans and rivals alike, this Grandmaster’s games are a reminder that chess is as much an art as a fierce battlefield—sprinkled with flashes of tactical brilliance and a touch of fun.