Pawel Weichhold IM

Pawel Weichhold - International Master Extraordinaire

Pawel Weichhold, known to many simply by the username IM_Chessbrain, is no ordinary chess player. Holding the prestigious title of International Master awarded by FIDE, Pawel has turned bullet-fire rapidity and strategic foresight into an art form. With a peak bullet rating soaring to a phenomenal 2902 in early 2024, Pawel dances through the complexities of blitz and bullet chess like a grandmaster who also happens to be a caffeine-fueled tactician.

Born for the thrill of the game, Pawel's games are an electric mix of tenacity and clever calculation. Their opponents often find themselves tangled in a web of top-secret openings and unpredictable variants — a strategy Pawel guards as closely as a king in check. And their win rates? Impressive across formats, boasting approximately 56% in bullet and blitz, a staggering 74% in rapid, and an astonishing near 87% in daily games. A true connoisseur of chess time-controls!

Pawel is known not only for their technical skill but also a sharp psychological edge. They have a comeback rate of 87.82%, meaning when the chips are down and pieces lost, Pawel somehow rallies with the composure of a Zen master — or at least someone who's memorized every tactical motif known to man. Their tilt factor is a modest 14, proving that even in the heat of battle, Pawel keeps a cool head and rarely succumbs to rage-quitting.

When not busy blitzing opponents with blistering speed or charming audiences with beautiful endgames, Pawel enjoys long, strategic battles averaging 80+ moves per win. To put it simply, they savor the grind and never shy away from those marathon matches that make others nod off halfway through.

Among their rivals, Pawel has built friendly rivalries and memorable encounters with players like krystiansen and grandemas, battling over 200 games each and maintaining solid win ratios. Pawel’s record speaks volumes — with over 10,000 bullet wins, close to 1,200 draws, and a depth of tactical experience gleaned from thousands of games over a decade of grinding.

Recent Triumph

Pawel’s latest daily game from April 2025 was a masterpiece of positional play and timing. In a London System with an Indian-Game flavor, they delivered a checkmate with style, proving once again that their endgame skills are nothing short of wizardry. That game perfectly encapsulates Pawel’s style: patient, clinical, and occasionally deadly when opportunity knocks.

Fun Facts

• Peak bullet rating: 2902 (February 2024)
• Favored time to play: 3 AM — because who needs sleep when you can checkmate?
• Longest winning streak: 35 games — now that's a hot streak worthy of a blockbuster movie.
• Opening repertoire: top secret (literally), but with plenty of flair for the Indian Game and tricky variations.
• Psychological edge: rarely resigns early, loves to stretch endgames, and thrives in comebacks.

In the world of chess, Pawel Weichhold is not just a player; they are a force of nature — one part strategist, one part speed demon, and all parts chess legend in the making. So next time you face IM_Chessbrain, prepare for a rollercoaster ride of wits, nerves, and a few surprise moves. Oh, and maybe bring some coffee.