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Chess Master: HomelessSteven

Title: FIDE Master

Meet HomelessSteven, a chess player whose rapid rise through the ranks resembles a knight galloping across the board—bold, unpredictable, and occasionally unorthodox. Awarded the prestigious FIDE Master title, this strategist blends classical technique with a modern flair that keeps opponents guessing and occasionally resigning in disbelief.

Rating Highlights

• Peak Blitz Rating: 2806 (May 2021) – practically making lightning strikes on the board.
• Peak Bullet Rating: 2819 (June 2021) – blink and you’ll miss it!
• Peak Rapid Rating: 2246 (August 2021) – steady and reliable like a well-placed pawn chain.

From a modest 1000 rating in April 2020 rapid games, HomelessSteven catapulted to over 2200 in little more than a year. A true speedster in blitz and bullet formats, this master’s mouse clicks rival a Grand Prix driver’s reflexes.

Playing Style & Stats

With an average of nearly 75 moves per win in matches, HomelessSteven is no quitter. However, don’t be fooled by the patient approach; the early resignation rate is a mere 0.87%—this player fights hard until the final checkmate or concession. Known for endgame prowess (over 80% endgame frequency), they can turn even a slight advantage into victory, often unleashing a comeback with a 78% success rate after setbacks.

The psychological profile of HomelessSteven reveals a tilt factor of 8, meaning even when the chips are down, the fire is not quite out. The best time to challenge them? Early morning at 7 AM, when win rates skyrocket above 90% in those morning hours (especially between 7 and 8 AM). So keep your coffee ready!

Favorite Openings & Secret Weapons

HomelessSteven's repertoire is a morsel buffet of chess openings, with a special love for the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack and the Alapin Sicilian Defense—a strategic mix of elegant and aggressive. The player enjoys the Scotch Game Schmidt Mieses Variation and the Ruy Lopez Morphy Defense Arkhangelsk Variation, boasting 100% win rates in rapid encounters there.

In blitz and bullet, the Alapin Sicilian and the Alekhine’s Defense Brooklyn Variation shine, exemplifying a courageous style that throws opponents curveballs right from move one.

Record vs. Opponents & Memorable Victories

Among the sea of opponents, HomelessSteven has amassed more than 800 wins in blitz and 700 in bullet with impressive winning streaks—26 games long! Notorious rivals include bm_on_icc (over 130 games!), but also a quite healthy domination over many less known challengers.

One recent masterpiece was a thrilling defeat of cstevens1 in a rapid Ruy Lopez collision, ending by resignation after a relentless pressure buildup on the kingside.
Try this winning masterstroke from that game:

Fun Facts

• HomelessSteven's opponents probably consider “risk” a four-letter word, given the impressive 72% win rate against lower-rated players.
• Despite those serious ratings, this master manages to keep the fun alive—nocaps lock included.
• Current tasks: To beat the clock without breaking a sweat and to cook the perfect pawn storm.

In the vast chess jungle, HomelessSteven is a fearless tactical predator – just remember, underestimating them might get you checkmated before you can say "en passant!"