Bánk Szalay-Őcsák – The FIDE Master with a Flair
Meet Bánk Szalay-Őcsák, a chess player who prefers the title of FIDE Master over just "chess enthusiast." Known in the arena as Idiioteque, Bánk is a force to be reckoned with on the blitz chessboard, navigating positions and clock pressure like a nimble cat on a hot tin roof.
Rating Rollercoaster and Peaks
Bánk's rating journey is the epitome of thrill and willpower. Starting from a modest 1636 in blitz back in late 2023, this player soared to a dazzling peak of 2600 in February 2025 – that's just a whisker shy of Grandmaster territory! Bullet performance is equally impressive, hitting a high mark of 2465 in October 2024. Though rapid and daily games are less frequent, the dedication is undeniable with ratings surpassing 2200 at times.
Playing Style & Personality
Strategic, yet not afraid of surprises, Bánk thrives in complex, tactical middlegames with an average of around 80 moves per victory, which suggests a taste for deep, grinding battles rather than quick shots. This player carries a high comeback rate (87%) and a knack for clutch wins even after losing material, boasting a respectable 45% win rate after losing a piece. Also, don't be tempted to catch Bánk on early resignations – they’ve mastered the art of persistence!
One quirky trait? Bánk seems alert bright and early, with best playing hours at 6 AM, making sunrise battles a secret weapon. Losing streaks can be tough (longest is 25 games), but don't worry, the current streak ain't one of them!
Opening Repertoire: The Modern and The Unexpected
Bánk’s opening toolkit is a delightful blend of classical lines and lesser-known defenses – a mix that keeps opponents guessing:
- Blitz favorites: Modern Defense, Owens Defense (has a pleasing 61% win rate here!), and the ever-stalwart Alapin Sicilian.
- Bullet surprises: An 85.7% win rate with Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation – talk about tactical precision!
- Rapid and Daily: Though rarer, Bánk shows flashes of brilliance with winning first moves like Giuoco Piano and Caro Kann Advance.
Notable Opponents and Rivalries
Bánk has faced thousands of warriors in virtual battlefields, but a few stand out:
- chess_rabbit: Bánk dominates here with an astonishing 90.91% win rate after 22 clashes – must be some inside knowledge!
- slorovel: The nemesis with a challenging 23.81% win rate against Bánk – an ongoing saga of determination.
- vanshthakker45 and chesspsyc: Bánk has clean sheets with these foes, showing a ruthless edge when it counts.
Latest Triumph
Among Bánk's recent masterpieces is a slick resignation victory against Vanshthakker45 in a Stonewall Attack battle, showcasing deep understanding and strategic dominance. The game saw Bánk expertly navigate the French Defense Advance variation, sealing victory with tactical finesse.
Fun Facts
- Despite the serious title, Bánk occasionally surprises opponents by dipping into rarely played lines like the Old Benoni Blockade Variation – because why not?
- When behind, Bánk's spirit shines: with a comeback rate near 87%, this is not the player you want to write off.
- Watch out for those bullet games; with a bullet rating peak near 2465, it's practically lightning-fast chess at its finest.
In sum, Bánk Szalay-Őcsák is a resilient, innovative, and tenacious player who keeps climbing the ranks with a mix of clever strategy, practical grit, and a dash of unpredictability.
Feedback & Suggestions for Bánk Szalay-Őcsák
Dear Bánk Szalay-Őcsák, your recent games demonstrate a solid understanding of strategic principles and good endgame technique, which is an excellent foundation to build upon. Here are some points based on your recent performance that can help you sharpen your play and improve your results further:
Strengths
- Opening Discipline: You maintain consistent, principled development and pawn structure in the openings you choose, such as Queen's Pawn and French Defense systems, setting a good base for middlegame plans.
- Endgame Skills: Your ability to convert material and positional advantages into wins is notable. This was particularly evident in your win against ChessPsyc where you converted a slight advantage into a win with precise rook maneuvers and king activity.
- Calculation and Tactical Awareness: You spot combinations and tactical opportunities well, for instance, in the game against zozik, you tactically outmaneuvered your opponent to checkmate efficiently.
Areas for Improvement
- Mistakes in Complex Positions: Some losses indicate that in critical junctures—especially in sharp or unbalanced middlegame positions—you can improve in assessment and calculation to avoid inaccuracies. For example, in the game against Rudi Olenik Campa, you lost after mistakes in the Pirc and French Defense lines where key strategic decisions could be more precise.
- Time Management: There were moments where you used your time very well, but other critical moments showed you under time pressure (e.g., your last game ended right after an intense sequence). Consistent time management, especially in complex positions, will help enhance your decision-making accuracy.
- More Active Piece Play in the Middlegame: While your defensive play is strong, look for opportunities to increase the activity of your pieces earlier, gaining initiative and putting opponents under pressure. Avoid passive setups that give your opponent easy equality or better.
Recommendations
- Analyze Critical Losses: Review your losses, especially games against strong opponents like slorovel, and identify the moments where better alternatives existed. Practice evaluating these key positions with engines or coaches.
- Train Tactical Exercises: Regular high-quality tactical training will help reduce the occasional lapses and improve calculation depth, enabling you to spot winning resources even faster.
- Endgame Study: While your endgames are good, investing in mastering fundamental theoretical endgames (rook endgames, king and pawn endings) can help you convert borderline positions more consistently.
- Opening Diversity: You have an excellent grasp of certain openings; consider deepening knowledge in one or two new opening lines to surprise opponents and broaden your repertoire.
- Practical Play: Play more slower time control games where you can take your time to think through plans and calculations better.
Final Thoughts
You're making great progress. Keep building on your strengths and be mindful of the moments where precision and proactivity can make a difference. Consistent analysis and targeted practice will push your play to another level.
Keep up the hard work and enjoy the journey forward!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| tiger415 | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
| ridzel449 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| sneaky_golem69 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| chess_rabbit | 20W / 2L / 0D | |
| blekizoke | 6W / 12L / 3D | |
| slorovel | 5W / 13L / 3D | |
| Rushan Bogaudinov | 8W / 10L / 2D | |
| ihave2passports | 3W / 12L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2358 | 2468 | 1482 | |
| 2024 | 2319 | 2288 | 2211 | |
| 2023 | 2056 | 2236 | 2211 | 1448 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 216W / 175L / 51D | 197W / 200L / 42D | 79.1 |
| 2024 | 302W / 256L / 64D | 289W / 280L / 56D | 79.2 |
| 2023 | 111W / 101L / 19D | 98W / 112L / 23D | 79.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 154 | 62 | 79 | 13 | 40.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 89 | 33 | 52 | 4 | 37.1% |
| Modern | 74 | 38 | 31 | 5 | 51.4% |
| Barnes Defense | 70 | 35 | 29 | 6 | 50.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 68 | 24 | 32 | 12 | 35.3% |
| Sicilian Defense | 58 | 26 | 25 | 7 | 44.8% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 57 | 37 | 17 | 3 | 64.9% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 52 | 27 | 20 | 5 | 51.9% |
| Unknown | 50 | 35 | 15 | 0 | 70.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 47 | 19 | 24 | 4 | 40.4% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QGD: 4.Nf3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 42.1% |
| Amar Gambit | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Alekhine Defense | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Modern | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 0 |
| Losing | 25 | 1 |