Matt Herman IM

Matt Herman (Herman-NY) - International Master Extraordinaire

Matt Herman is not your run-of-the-mill chess player. Awarded the prestigious title of International Master by FIDE, Herman has proven time and again that their brain is a well-oiled chess machine.

A Blitz Beast & More

Blitz is where Herman really lights up the board, with ratings sky-rocketing from a respectable 2161 in 2012 to a jaw-dropping peak of 2664 in 2024. Winning over 400 blitz games with a solid 50%+ win rate, Herman embraces lightning-fast thinking—after all, who needs sleep when you have milliseconds to outsmart your opponent?

Rapid and bullet games also feature prominently in Herman's chess repertoire. While Rapid play has seen consistent performance with wins outpacing losses, Bullet games tell a tale of daring risks and fierce battles—they say fortune favors the bold, and Herman seems to agree!

The Opening Wizardry

Herman's opening strategy remains a well-kept secret, dominating opponents with a 50%+ win rate in blitz and even better in rapid games. Whether it’s a sneaky gambit or solid classical lines, opponents know they're in for a strategic waltz or a tactical punch—or often both.

Stamina and Style

Playing long and lots of games (a whopping 300 blitz games alone in 2024!), Herman’s average game length hovers around 76 moves, revealing a player who patiently grinds down opponents and rarely takes the early exit—though if things get grim early on, Hermann isn’t shy about resigning quickly to conserve energy and dignity (early resignation rate just under 1%... classy!).

Psychological Edge & Comebacks

Here’s something that would make a psychologist beep with interest: Matt’s comeback rate is a staggering 91.4%. Lose a piece? No problem—Herman wins 100% of the time after losing material, proving that stubborn tenacity and tactical awareness are core strengths.

Sure, a tilt factor of 14 means emotions can run high—because who doesn’t get a little salty when the coffee spills mid-game—but that never stops Herman from making the next move.

Notorious Opponents and Fun Rivalries

Matt has danced across the 64 squares with thousands of opponents, boasting perfect win records against some and a few notable nemeses with zero wins (looking at you, alexeishirov). But hey, that just makes the game more thrilling.

Late-Night Tactician

Stats show Herman is quite the night owl, boasting over 50% win rates during the witching hours of 10 PM and 11 PM, and even a mysterious 100% win rate at 9 AM (clearly, some magic is at play there!).

In summary:

• Title: International Master
• Favorite time to play: Late nights and Sunday afternoons
• Playing style: Patient, tactical, with a penchant for comebacks
• Quirks: Slightly emotional but fiercely determined

In a world where the queen often reigns supreme, Matt Herman plays chess like a grandmaster of wit, resilience, and a hint of mystery. Keep an eye on Herman—whether it’s blitz, rapid, or bullet, an interesting game is always just a move away.