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Providence Oatlhotse IM

Username: IMprovidence

Location: Johannesburg

Playing Since: 2013-09-26 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 349
1W / 24L / 0D
Rapid: 2101
19W / 10L / 6D
Blitz: 2429
5034W / 5392L / 684D
Bullet: 2303
309W / 291L / 36D

Providence Oatlhotse - International Master (IMprovidence)

Meet Providence Oatlhotse, the chess maestro who’s not just making moves but making history in style! Awarded the prestigious title of International Master by FIDE, Providence’s chess career is a vibrant mix of tactical wizardry, nerve, and a dash of unpredictability.

Rating Rollercoaster & Playing Style

Starting from humble Bullet beginnings with ratings around 1480 in 2016, Providence skyrocketed to an impressive peak Bullet rating of 2445 by 2024. Blitz sessions? Oh, that’s where Providence really shines — flirting with the 2600 territory and consistently leaving opponents wondering what just happened. Rapid and Daily formats? Providence gives those a go, with rapid games showcasing solid 2100+ skills and a curious Daily rating that enjoys casual unpredictability.

Providence’s style is an entertaining blend of strong endgame focus (they love to dance long after the opening), a low early resignation rate proving fighting spirit, and a knack for comebacks that would make even the toughest opponents scream “Not again!” Fun fact: Providence wins every game after losing a piece. Yes, every single one—now that’s some serious resilience!

Notable Stats and Quirks

  • Longest Winning Streak: 15 games — talk about being "on fire!"
  • Average Moves per Win: Nearly 69 moves, because Providence likes to savor victory, not rush it.
  • Psychological Strength: A tilt factor of just 20 means Providence keeps calm when the heat is on, though occasional blips suggest some fiery passion under the hood.
  • Preferred Openings: Top secret—but results speak volumes, with close to a 49% win rate in Bullet and a whopping 54% in Rapid when unleashing their opening arsenal.

Opponents Beware

Providence’s opponents have ranged from seasoned veterans to ambitious rookies, with some nemesis players unfortunately earning a 0% win rate against our hero. Providence’s friendly neighborhood chessboard looks like a battleground where comebacks and clever traps are the norm, making each game a thrilling showdown.

When to Catch Providence at Their Best

Evening hours around 22 and 23 see Providence hitting peak performance with win rates flirting near and above 50%, so set your clocks accordingly to witness blitz brilliance!

In Summary

Providence Oatlhotse is not just a chess player; they’re a chess experience. With an impressive international title, a fearless approach to tactical battles, and a track record sprinkled with comebacks and calculated risks, Providence reminds us that chess is as much about heart as it is about strategy. Whether playing Bullet, Blitz, or Rapid, IMprovidence leaves a lasting impression of tenacity, skill, and a hint of mystery in every game.


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General Performance Overview

Providence, your recent performance shows a strength adjusted win rate just above 50%, reflecting solid competitive play in blitz games. Despite a recent rating decrease of 48 points over the past 6 months, the positive rating trend slope suggests steady improvement over time. Maintaining focus and continuing your learning will help reverse the short-term dip and elevate your play further.

Positives From Your Recent Games

  • You demonstrated strong opening knowledge, successfully employing systems like the English Opening and the Slav Defense Modern Schlechter Variation.
  • Your ability to convert winning positions is evident, with some games ending by checkmate or resignation after building pressure.
  • Effective use of tactics and piece activity helped you secure multiple wins by overpowering opponents' defenses.
  • You manage your time well in most games, balancing speed with accuracy, which is crucial in blitz format.

Areas To Improve

  • Opening Consistency: While you have a good grasp of your preferred openings, occasional early move inaccuracies allowed opponents to seize advantage. Focusing on move order and common plans could enhance your results.
  • Endgame Technique: Some losses were decided in endgames where you were slightly worse or equal but gradually lost ground. Training fundamental endgames and technique under time pressure will boost your conversion rate and defense.
  • Time Management: A few losses came from time pressure. Practicing faster calculation and intuition can help you avoid rushed decisions during critical moments.
  • Defensive Awareness: Watch for opponent counterplay and threats, especially in complex middlegame positions, to reduce tactical oversights.

Suggested Next Steps

  • Review your recent games focusing on moments where you lost initiative or made inaccurate opening moves.
  • Drill key endgame positions relevant to your playing style and common outcomes in blitz chess.
  • Work on quick pattern recognition with tactical puzzles to sharpen your speed and accuracy.
  • Study models of the openings you employ to gain deeper strategic understanding and avoid common pitfalls.
  • Consider analyzing critical moments in your losses, such as the game against Tyron Milare, to identify and learn from mistakes.

Final Encouragement

Chess improvement is a journey with ups and downs. Your positive rating slope combined with a competitive win rate means you are on a good path. Keep learning from each game, stay patient, and your rating and skills will rise steadily.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
valparaiso37 35W / 37L / 6D
Juliano Resende M Pereira 25W / 42L / 3D
miegie 38W / 19L / 9D
Keith Jeffrey Khumalo 29W / 25L / 11D
Adegboyega Joel ADEBAYO 18W / 19L / 2D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2303 2429 349
2024 2445
2023 2072 2506
2022 2506
2021 1969 2484 2101
2020 2422 2186
2019 2350 800
2018 2400 800
2017 1806 2195
2016 1755 2275 1353
Rating by Year20162017201820192020202120222023202420252506349YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 21W / 30L / 1D 19W / 28L / 5D 68.6
2024 124W / 110L / 16D 113W / 122L / 13D 76.7
2023 29W / 14L / 1D 19W / 25L / 1D 73.1
2022 409W / 452L / 89D 385W / 520L / 56D 78.0
2021 194W / 117L / 26D 165W / 146L / 22D 77.8
2020 294W / 215L / 29D 261W / 256L / 32D 73.6
2019 600W / 617L / 77D 532W / 664L / 103D 73.8
2018 750W / 797L / 90D 663W / 871L / 100D 74.9
2017 274W / 250L / 23D 265W / 277L / 17D 71.9
2016 131W / 94L / 13D 116W / 112L / 12D 73.2

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 491 224 236 31 45.6%
English Opening: Drill Variation 408 188 191 29 46.1%
English Opening 390 205 168 17 52.6%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 381 183 176 22 48.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 340 135 182 23 39.7%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 327 143 156 28 43.7%
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack 287 129 136 22 45.0%
Sicilian Defense 270 121 139 10 44.8%
Modern 247 95 136 16 38.5%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 237 126 98 13 53.2%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 37 20 16 1 54.0%
Amar Gambit 30 15 14 1 50.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 28 12 14 2 42.9%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 28 13 12 3 46.4%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 21 10 9 2 47.6%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 19 10 8 1 52.6%
English Opening 19 7 12 0 36.8%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 17 8 8 1 47.1%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 17 9 8 0 52.9%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 17 10 7 0 58.8%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 10 0 10 0 0.0%
Barnes Defense 5 0 5 0 0.0%
Australian Defense 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Ruy Lopez 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Amar Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 15 1
Losing 20 0