Profile Summary: iridiumalt
In recent years, iridiumalt has soared through the ranks, showing notable progress in Rapid play between 2023 and 2025. Beginning around 215 in 2023, they pushed their Rapid rating to over 1000 by 2025—a testament to their diligence and adaptability.
Known for an ever-curious approach, iridiumalt has experimented with a wide array of openings in Rapid. Favorites include the Smith Morra Gambit (particularly effective with a 62% success rate), Van t Kruijs Opening (nearly 68% win rate), and the Saragossa Opening (flawless performance so far). They also excel with selective sidelines such as the Bird's Opening and the Center Game Accepted, where quick development and surprises often help them secure an edge.
Across different time controls—Rapid, Blitz, Bullet, and Daily—iridiumalt maintains a fighting spirit. They have played hundreds of Rapid games, steadily climbing toward a formidable level. In Blitz, they embrace fast tactics and have managed a respectable spread of wins and losses. Their Bullet sessions often exhibit an opportunistic approach, pressing for quick attacks and resourceful defenses in the final seconds. Although Daily games constitute a smaller slice of their overall record, the willingness to learn new lines is just as present, resulting in strong wins.
A hallmark of iridiumalt’s style is resilience. With a comeback rate of over 66%, they frequently turn difficult positions around. They are no stranger to endgames—over half of their battles reach that critical stage—yet they maintain a relatively modest early resignation rate, signaling a preference to fight on rather than quit prematurely.
Interestingly, their performance peaks at certain times of the day. Early mornings (5 AM and 7 AM) bring strong results, and Fridays see the highest weekly win rate. Strong tendencies to experiment with new lines reveal a passion for continuous improvement, while the occasional tilt factor does not prevent a determined return to form.
Whether playing White or Black, iridiumalt demonstrates a keen sense of tactical opportunities, balanced by a willingness to reach the endgame. Driven by a steady climb in ratings—from the 200s up to four digits—and buoyed by a record-setting 16-game winning streak, iridiumalt remains a spirited competitor, eager to explore the chessboard’s every nuance.
Hi iridiumalt! 📈 Quick Progress Snapshot
• Current rapid range: 1050-1070.
• Personal best (rapid): 1205 (2024-07-25) .
• Activity peaks: see
What You’re Doing Well 👍
- Initiative-seeking style – you frequently push the game into sharp positions (e.g. the 5.f4 Bird mate vs Bandits-M).
- Basic tactical vision – when an opponent blunders, you usually spot the tactic quickly (16.Qxg7# vs Emmanuel_ChessLasker and 21.Qxh7# vs Bandits-M).
- Solid “classical” openings with 1.e4 – in the Scotch/Four Knights you develop smoothly and castle early.
Biggest Improvement Targets 🚧
- Blunder Checks (pre-move scan)
In recent losses (vs rick125s, Dame704) pieces hung on move 19…Bxa1 and 11…Nd4. Train 5-10 daily puzzles focused on “hanging piece & fork” themes – they directly cut blunders by forcing a final tactics scan. - Opening Discipline with Bird’s 1.f4
Your Bird score is negative while 1.e4 scores well. If you love 1.f4, study one main line (Dutch-style with …d5 …g6) and stick to the structure; otherwise park Bird for a month and concentrate on 1.e4 where you already know plans. - King Safety Before Attack
In several defeats you launched flank play while king was still in the centre (Bird losses, Scotch vs dimasssster). Adopt the “three-step rule”: center pawn, minor piece, king to safety before starting pawn storms. - Endgame Technique
Long loss vs MarkoD77 reached a knight ending you could draw. Add 2 basic endings/week (K&P, minor-piece) to your study list; they convert many equal positions into wins.
Opening Menu 🍽️ (90-day plan)
| Colour | Keep | Simplify/Drop |
|---|---|---|
| White | Scotch, Four Knights | Bird until tactics improve |
| Black | 1…e5 vs 1.e4 (Italian, Four Knights), 1…d5 vs 1.d4 (simple QGD setup) | Early …Nc6 vs Bird – study only after White repertoire set |
Model Game to Re-visit
Your cleanest tactical win – review the critical moments and ask, “why was it winning? how to repeat?”
Practical Training Routine ⏱️
- ⏰ Daily: 15 min tactics → 1 10-min game → 5 min post-game notes (what did I overlook?).
- 📚 Weekly: pick one master game in your chosen opening and annotate main ideas (not moves).
- ♟️ Endgame Friday: play “pawn-only” and “king+knight vs pawns” drills vs engine set to 800-1000.
Short-Term SMART Goals ✅
- Reduce average “pieces lost per game” from 1.8 to <1.0 by July.
- Reach 1100 rapid with only 1.e4 as White before re-introducing Bird.
- Finish 150 tactical puzzles (rated 800-1200) in the next 30 days.
Keep the fighting spirit – tighten the basics and your sharp style will shine even brighter. Good luck and enjoy every move!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| tailer2 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| dustin8681 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| kg189 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| jgordonkc | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| luiguiq | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| tuetenraucher | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| shakthi_j | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| birdy23456 | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| philh11 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| djdfshjehdgejejgrhejejdgd | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Raven Sturt | 12W / 14L / 1D | |
| cara811 | 18W / 0L / 0D | |
| anastoltz | 4W / 7L / 0D | |
| violetta_vasileva | 8W / 0L / 0D | |
| lukeambewe | 1W / 5L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 289 | 925 | 493 | |
| 2024 | 335 | 227 | 1088 | 424 |
| 2023 | 356 | 297 | 520 | 479 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92W / 92L / 7D | 86W / 99L / 7D | 59.6 |
| 2024 | 484W / 410L / 47D | 428W / 448L / 54D | 65.3 |
| 2023 | 241W / 240L / 52D | 245W / 254L / 39D | 52.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Game | 281 | 129 | 140 | 12 | 45.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 227 | 115 | 102 | 10 | 50.7% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 201 | 91 | 99 | 11 | 45.3% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 177 | 87 | 80 | 10 | 49.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 173 | 75 | 83 | 15 | 43.4% |
| Elephant Gambit | 131 | 71 | 53 | 7 | 54.2% |
| Barnes Defense | 106 | 51 | 44 | 11 | 48.1% |
| Amar Gambit | 104 | 63 | 30 | 11 | 60.6% |
| Four Knights Game | 95 | 40 | 50 | 5 | 42.1% |
| Philidor Defense | 87 | 40 | 41 | 6 | 46.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 63.6% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Center Game | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Scotch Game | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Amazon Attack | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 55.6% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scotch Game | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| French Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 16 | 0 |
| Losing | 9 | 4 |