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Em K.

Username: HeatGirl

Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Playing Since: 2012-06-17 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 1165
8W / 17L / 5D
Blitz: 1161
2334W / 1614L / 204D
Bullet: 1553
30145W / 20902L / 2205D

Meet HeatGirl: The Chess Dynamo

Who is HeatGirl? If chess boards had superheroes, this bold player would be one of them. A fierce competitor in the fast-paced world of bullet and blitz chess, they’ve racked up nearly 30,000 wins in Bullet alone — yes, that’s right, thirty THOUSAND wins! This isn’t your average casual player; HeatGirl’s average bullet rating hovers around 1400-1500, with a peak that soared to an impressive 1921 in August 2016. Not too shabby for someone blazing through games faster than you can say “checkmate.”

Style & Strategy

Playing like a whirlwind, HeatGirl favors tactical play evidenced by a 79.8% comeback rate – giving them the resilience to bounce back even after setbacks. Their endgame is a battleground where they thrive, engaging in deep, long battles with an average of about 74 moves per win — just enough time to brew a coffee while plotting a winning strike! Reported as a disciplined player, with a low early resignation rate of 6.37%, HeatGirl knows when to hold ‘em and when to fold ‘em... or better yet, when to keep pushing for the win.

Opening Choices

HeatGirl is an aficionado of classic and slightly offbeat openings, showing strong performances with the Caro-Kann Defense, cracking a 61.38% win rate in bullet games and similar success in blitz. They also wield the King’s Indian Attack and the Reti Opening like a trusty sword, presenting opponents with highly strategic challenges. But don’t be fooled by these respectable openings — HeatGirl's approach also involves a mix of innovation and audacity, as they tackle “undefined” openings with surprising tenacity (win rate a cheeky 39.77%, proving that even the wildcards can win their share).

Recent Battles

In the most recent matches logged, HeatGirl demonstrated mastery over the Indian Game (London System) and the King’s Indian Attack, scoring victories by both checkmate and resignation. These games highlight their well-rounded skills, solid defense, and keen eye for tactical shots — in real-time online blitz, no less!

The Numbers Game

  • Total Bullet Wins: 29,843 (against 20,596 losses and 2,175 draws)
  • Blitz Mode Stats: Over 2300 wins with a commendable win rate over 58%
  • Rapid Mode Struggles: Only a handful of games, but those 8 wins show potential!
  • Longest Winning Streak: 24 games — HeatGirl clearly knows how to catch fire.
  • Playing Peaks: Bullet rating peaked at 1921, Blitz at 1738, Rapid at 1365.
  • Favorite Play Times: An early riser with a 60%+ win rate around 7 AM — who says chess isn’t a morning sport?

Opponent Highlights

HeatGirl has their favorite rivals. Particularly dominant against “henryhenry” and “adamastorantium” (100% win rate), while “hamzalabidii” seems to be their kryptonite with zero wins recorded. Curiously, their matches against “london111” have been the most numerous, making that rivalry a battle of wits beyond quantity — every game a mini chess saga.

Psychological Edge

Even with the raging heat of competition, HeatGirl manages a modest tilt factor of 15 — meaning that after a few pesky losses, it’s back to composed strategic brilliance without throwing the board or mouse (usually). They’re a mental fortress with a tactical awareness sharp enough to turn games around, boasting a >55% win rate immediately after losing a piece. That’s like getting attacked and then handing the attacker a checkmate sandwich.

In Summary

HeatGirl is a proud warrior of the rapid-fire chess arena, blending consistency, resilience, and a touch of tactical genius. Whether it’s a bullet blunder or a blitz brainstorm, this player keeps it cool, keeps it fun, and keeps racking up those wins — with style, skill, and a bit of digital sass.


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Blitz feedback overview

You enjoy taking the initiative and look for dynamic chances in your blitz games, even when the starting setup is unusual as in Chess960. This energetic style often yields advantages when you calculate accurately and keep pressure on your opponent. To turn these strengths into more consistent wins, we can fine-tune a few areas so you convert more of your tactical opportunities and avoid occasional over-extensions under time pressure.

What you are doing well

  • Active piece play and willingness to create forcing lines that push your opponent out of comfort zones.
  • Good endurance and resilience in long, tactical sequences characteristic of Chess960 games.
  • Ability to adapt to varied starting positions and still seek dynamic plans rather than passively waiting for standard ideas.

Areas to improve

  • Time management in blitz: avoid rushing critical calculations. Build a small, repeatable clock plan (e.g., allocate a consistent amount of time for the early middlegame, and keep a safety margin for the endgame).
  • Endgame conversion: work on turning initiative into a clean win in rook-and-pawn endings and other simple endgames, so small advantages don’t slip away under time pressure.
  • King safety and pawn structure: strive for a solid position before launching heavy attack lines. In Chess960, with shuffled pieces, a solid pawn skeleton and a safe king become even more important as the game simplifies.
  • Decision-making in Chess960: since you can’t rely on memorized lines, practice quick but solid planning for each new setup. Develop a simple, universal framework to guide your play: activate rooks on open files, connect the queen and centralize minor pieces, and look for timely pawn breaks.

Practical training plan

  • Time management focus (1 week): play 15–20 blitz games with strict clock discipline. After each game, note the moments where time pressure affected your decision-making and rehearse a better time allocation for similar positions.
  • Endgame proficiency (2 weeks): study and solve rook endings, minor piece endgames, and common pawn endgames. Practice translating a small material edge into a win with clean technique.
  • Chess960 planning (2 weeks): for each unusual starting setup you encounter, write a short plan before you move. Include development targets, king safety ideas, and a simple rook activation plan.
  • Review and feedback (weekly): analyze 1–2 games with a coach or stronger player, focusing on critical moments, alternative lines, and how you could improve your decision-making under time pressure.

Opening and structure notes

Your openings performance shows solid results across several lines, but in blitz and Chess960 the key is fast, practical development and central coordination rather than deep theoretical lines. If you want to explore a particular line, consider keeping a compact plan in mind rather than memorizing long continuations. Placeholder openings you can reference as quick anchors: Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation, Caro-Kann Defense.

Next steps

Choose one improvement area to focus on in the next week and track your progress in your upcoming blitz sessions. If you’d like, I can tailor a concise 7-day plan or generate targeted drills based on your recent games to accelerate improvement.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
isleofflightlessbirds 1W / 0L / 0D
nguyenlehoangphuc 1W / 1L / 0D
doubledouble964 0W / 1L / 0D
aesh19 0W / 1L / 0D
pinkkostrich 0W / 1L / 0D
rajood 0W / 1L / 0D
vatehos 2W / 0L / 0D
ondorg04 0W / 1L / 0D
dinistephane777 1W / 0L / 0D
blueberth 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
london111 111W / 31L / 17D
csaltzman50 96W / 34L / 14D
sprut1974 46W / 69L / 14D
splintereds0ul 70W / 50L / 7D
burti1 72W / 43L / 10D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1558 1137
2024 1409 1161
2023 1499 1161
2022 1477 1153
2021 1555 1324
2020 1568 1521
2019 1402 1513
2018 1512 1148
2017 1627 1334
2016 1582 1454 1165
2015 1558 1575 1182
2014 1509 1633 1210
2013 1375 1589
2012 1473 1602
Rating by Year2012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202516331137YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 380W / 284L / 31D 303W / 352L / 34D 65.3
2024 442W / 356L / 25D 359W / 424L / 39D 65.7
2023 563W / 498L / 38D 519W / 559L / 42D 68.8
2022 685W / 583L / 57D 589W / 684L / 47D 67.9
2021 326W / 269L / 15D 286W / 312L / 23D 66.5
2020 351W / 255L / 21D 304W / 298L / 20D 66.7
2019 830W / 540L / 62D 770W / 606L / 64D 69.0
2018 1620W / 996L / 105D 1516W / 1114L / 84D 68.7
2017 3117W / 1701L / 213D 2779W / 1995L / 254D 73.7
2016 3008W / 1465L / 192D 2549W / 1817L / 212D 71.1
2015 3667W / 1976L / 205D 2995W / 2377L / 247D 72.4
2014 1615W / 1002L / 127D 1468W / 1114L / 131D 74.3
2013 395W / 301L / 31D 372W / 295L / 49D 74.5
2012 359W / 166L / 25D 342W / 187L / 23D 72.6

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 11279 7117 3731 431 63.1%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 9088 5536 3165 387 60.9%
Caro-Kann Defense 8895 5116 3401 378 57.5%
Amar Gambit 3429 1683 1640 106 49.1%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 3167 1787 1220 160 56.4%
King's Indian Attack 2805 1667 1020 118 59.4%
King's Indian Attack: French Variation 1919 1175 661 83 61.2%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 1797 916 817 64 51.0%
Döry Defense 1722 851 789 82 49.4%
Unknown 756 427 326 3 56.5%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 803 449 315 39 55.9%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 759 454 274 31 59.8%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 656 391 232 33 59.6%
King's Indian Attack 273 159 102 12 58.2%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 266 135 110 21 50.8%
King's Indian Attack: French Variation 181 106 69 6 58.6%
Amar Gambit 173 97 69 7 56.1%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 161 91 62 8 56.5%
Döry Defense 87 43 41 3 49.4%
Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line 71 31 39 1 43.7%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 14 3 9 2 21.4%
Amar Gambit 9 2 5 2 22.2%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Pirc Defense: Classical Variation 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Barnes Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Australian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 24 1
Losing 15 0