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Frida Brewda

Username: ItsBrewda

Playing Since: 2021-09-11 (Active)

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Daily: 1528
24W / 5L / 3D
Rapid: 1925
189W / 144L / 15D
Blitz: 1784
1950W / 1801L / 166D
Bullet: 1791
989W / 923L / 65D

Frida Brewda: The Bullet Blitzer with a Quirky Flair

If chess were a bullet train, then Frida Brewda (known online as ItsBrewda) would be the conductor blazing down the tracks at top speed. A bullet chess specialist, Frida thrives in the adrenaline-fueled world of games played in under a minute. Known for a quick wit and even quicker moves, Frida’s career on the digital chessboard is one of both impressive dedication and an unmistakable playful edge.

Steeped in a love for opening theory, Frida dives deep into the Caro-Kann Defense and its intricate variations, while also dabbling deftly in the Vienna Game and the ever-popular Alapin Sicilian Defense. Those who have faced Brewda know that challenging those lines is to invite a tactical tempest with clever tricks perfectly adapted for rapid and blitz formats.

Frida’s style can be described as a curious blend of patience and impulsiveness: while the endgame frequency is high (more than 73% of games reach those thorny final grids), the opening preparation depth hints at a player who doesn’t just wing it, even in the fastest time controls. The average decisive game length hovers around 70 moves — an oddly serene count considering the breakneck pace of many of Brewda’s bullet encounters.

A fan favorite in the online chess community, Brewda’s battle record teems with hard-fought wins against some notable adversaries. At the same time, the opponents' list reads like a who’s who of the various online chess clans and factions, with dozens of repeat match-ups that bring their own saga of strategic rivalry and friendship.

Frida possesses an admirable comeback rate of nearly 84%, a testament to resilience when the going gets tough, and a heartening reminder that every lost piece can be a setup for an eye-catching turnaround. Maintaining a fairly balanced win rate whether playing White or Black, Brewda can switch gears smoothly and keep opponents guessing.

Outside the raw numbers, Brewda is known for embracing the fun side of chess — often seen shrugging off losing streaks with humor and ready to jump back in for a fresh streak of victories. This attitude might just explain the lower-than-average tilt factor, proving you can be competitive while keeping your cool.

When asked about Brewda’s preferred hour to strike on the board, the noon hour shines brightest — perhaps because that's when the caffeine kicks in or simply when the chess muses sing loudest. On Fridays and Mondays, the win rates tick slightly upwards, making those days prime time for anyone lucky enough to come across this fine tactician online.

The Crafty Victor

One particularly memorable game captures Frida's artful style perfectly: in a swift bullet game employing the Falkbeer Vienna Gambit, Brewda deftly traded pieces off, soared through an aggressive middle game with timely knight maneuvers, and conquered with precise pressure before the opponent could catch their breath.
View the game here — if you want a masterclass in bullet finesse.

Signature Openings

  • Caro-Kann Defense: A cornerstone of Brewda’s blitz and bullet games, combining solid structure with dynamic counterplay.
  • Vienna Game and its lively Falkbeer Gambit: underscoring an aggressive edge when the mood strikes.
  • Alapin Sicilian Defense: A favorite trap-laden path to unsettle less prepared opponents.

Opponents Beware

Frida has faced hundreds of rivals, with googleismyguy being a frequent sparring partner boasting a near-perfect win record in their encounters. The spirited matches against such familiar foes add spice to Brewda's chess journey, making the online arena feel less like a battlefield and more like an ongoing chess saga.

Whether it’s blitz, rapid, or the thrill of lightning-fast bullet chess, Frida Brewda remains a player who melds solid theory, tactical ingenuity, and a love for the game, all wrapped up with a sense of humor and the spirit of a true chess adventurer.


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Feedback for Frida Brewda

Frida, your preference for Bullet chess showcases your quick thinking and ability to calculate rapidly under time pressure. This is a valuable skill, but focusing on a few areas can help you improve further and win more consistently even in fast games.

Strengths

  • Opening Preparation: You seem comfortable with aggressive openings and gambits, such as the Vienna Game and Scandinavian Defense. This allows you to create early imbalances and dictate the pace, which is a great approach in Bullet.
  • Tactical Awareness: Your recent wins display good tactical vision, including forcing moves and combinations leading to material or checkmate — see how you executed a clean mate in your latest victory. Keep up the sharp eye for tactics!
  • King Safety: You consistently prioritize castling and piece development, which enhances your king safety even in fast games.

Areas to Improve

  • Handling Pressure in Complex Positions: In your last loss, your opponent capitalized on better positional play and exploited tactical inaccuracies. Try to stay calm in complicated situations and look for simplifications when under time pressure.
  • Improving Positional Understanding: Some games suggest that a deeper understanding of piece activity and pawn structure could help you maintain the initiative longer. Focus on concepts such as controlling key squares and coordinating your pieces harmoniously.
  • Time Management: Bullet chess demands very fast moves, but avoid rushing into critical decisions without checking opponent threats. Practical time management includes knowing when to spend a second or two on crucial moves.

Suggestions for Practice

  • Work on tactical puzzles daily to sharpen pattern recognition and speed.
  • Play longer games occasionally (e.g., Rapid or Blitz) to develop a deeper positional understanding, which will also reflect in faster intuitions during Bullet.
  • Review your losses carefully, focusing on moments where an alternative move would have kept you better in the game.
  • Explore Vienna Game and Scandinavian Defense theory more deeply to build confidence in these openings under time pressure.

Highlighted Game

Take a moment to study your recent win against Eugnio007: a sharp game starting with the Vienna Game, where you managed to convert your initiative nicely by timely piece exchanges and a strong knight maneuver at move 15.


Keep pushing your limits both on speed and accuracy. Your love for Bullet is a great asset — meld that with strategic learning, and your results will climb steadily. Best of luck, and keep enjoying your chess journey!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
pmgaspar884455 0W / 1L / 0D
cxsimpson 0W / 1L / 0D
buenogarcia 1W / 0L / 0D
dalecantara21 1W / 0L / 0D
andremario25 0W / 1L / 0D
captainnem0 0W / 1L / 0D
mbeberashvili 0W / 1L / 0D
tonton-tyguillou 1W / 0L / 0D
ambivalentsarcasm 0W / 1L / 0D
bbfischer 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
googleismyguy 44W / 0L / 2D
xundercoverhobo1 20W / 3L / 2D
2ash1 22W / 0L / 0D
hawksnstuff 15W / 0L / 5D
oldcandleman 12W / 6L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1791 1778 1925 1528
2024 1702 1700 1842
2023 1613 1630 1821
2022 1439 1588 1703 1200
2021 1558 1445 1621 1200
Rating by Year2021202220232024202519251200YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 290W / 248L / 32D 293W / 252L / 26D 72.2
2024 285W / 224L / 25D 259W / 254L / 22D 72.2
2023 342W / 289L / 22D 333W / 304L / 24D 70.7
2022 537W / 525L / 36D 548W / 517L / 42D 69.3
2021 193W / 131L / 16D 189W / 136L / 13D 69.5

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 656 342 288 26 52.1%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 329 159 155 15 48.3%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 270 123 136 11 45.6%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 207 108 86 13 52.2%
Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromádka Variation 172 81 78 13 47.1%
Scandinavian Defense 135 67 61 7 49.6%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 127 60 61 6 47.2%
Slav Defense 101 45 50 6 44.5%
Amazon Attack 98 51 41 6 52.0%
Barnes Defense 89 48 37 4 53.9%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 48 28 18 2 58.3%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 35 19 16 0 54.3%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 28 19 7 2 67.9%
Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromádka Variation 25 18 6 1 72.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 16 6 8 2 37.5%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 15 11 4 0 73.3%
Amazon Attack 14 8 6 0 57.1%
Australian Defense 12 10 2 0 83.3%
Scandinavian Defense 12 8 4 0 66.7%
Barnes Defense 12 9 2 1 75.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 6 3 1 2 50.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 4 3 0 1 75.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 4 2 1 1 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromádka Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Vienna Gambit: 3...d5 4.exd5 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Sicilian Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Modern 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 308 167 132 9 54.2%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 141 73 63 5 51.8%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 118 51 66 1 43.2%
Scandinavian Defense 103 48 54 1 46.6%
Amar Gambit 91 45 44 2 49.5%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 88 39 47 2 44.3%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 80 44 34 2 55.0%
Barnes Defense 65 33 27 5 50.8%
Amazon Attack 53 29 23 1 54.7%
Czech Defense 49 20 26 3 40.8%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 16 0
Losing 11 2