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JuniorMVL FM

Location: Mumbai

Playing Since: 2020-04-13 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2401
433W / 233L / 116D
Blitz: 2718
616W / 295L / 110D
Bullet: 2329
4W / 7L / 0D

Profile: JuniorMVL

Title: FIDE Master

Known in the online chess world as JuniorMVL, this player has steadily climbed the ranks with a penchant for blitz battles and a flair for the Sicilian Defense—especially the Canal Attack and the Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Attack, where they boast wicked win rates above 70%. As a FIDE Master, they have fewer crowns than some grandmasters but more resilience than a stubborn knight stuck in the center.

Playing Highlights & Style

JuniorMVL thrives in sharp, tactical positions, favoring openings that lead to complex middlegames. Their average winning games stretch over 70 moves—clearly, a marathoner, not a sprinter. The majority of wins come from resignation, which suggests opponents often throw in the towel early, possibly frustrated by the precision and psychological endurance this player brings to the board.

Psychological Quirk: Their best time to play is at 5:00 AM—when most humans are sleepwalking, JuniorMVL is checkmating. Tilt factor is moderate, so don’t expect many mood swings after a loss, but if there is one, it’s short-lived.

Recent Performance

Currently excelling in Blitz with a peak rating soaring to an authoritative 2733 in May 2025—clearly setting the bar high for the neighborhood chess club. Rapid and Bullet follow their rapid-fire style, with Bullet peak touching the impressive 2398. Despite a rocky start in Bullet, a recent leap into the 2300+ territory indicates bullet might be their newfound playground.

Most reliable weapon: The Giuoco Piano Game Center Attack, with an astonishing 85.7% win rate. That’s a winning streak that would make even the Italian masters jealous.

Noteworthy Match

In a recent 15-minute-plus tussle against Spaltinho, JuniorMVL showcased clinical precision, converting the game through a Sicilian Defense Canal Attack with relentless pressure until resignation sealed the deal. Talk about slow-cooked chess!

Fun Fact

Despite the username hinting at youth, JuniorMVL’s experience proves wisdom sometimes arrives early—proving you’re never too young to outfox your foes on the 64 squares.

Statistics At A Glance

  • Total Blitz games: Over 980 with a win ratio around 60%
  • Rapid victories: 433 wins from 782 games (~55%)
  • Bullet progress: Emerging star with recent peak near 2400 rating
  • Longest winning streak: 17 games (because who likes losing anyway?)
  • Favorite time to grind games: Early morning fog of 5 AM!

Preferred Openings

They dance mostly around the Sicilian variations, but the Caro-Kann Defense and French Defense are also in the bag with respectable results. Play against them? Expect the unexpected –from ultra-sharp lines to slow positional maneuvering with a deadly endgame punch.

Peek Into Their Recent Games


1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bb5+ Nd7 4. a4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Be2 g6 7. O-O Bg7 8. a5 O-O 9. d3 b5 10. axb6 Nxb6 11. Bg5 h6 12. Bd2 Bb7 13. Qc1 Kh7 14. Re1 c4 15. Bf1 cxd3 16. cxd3 Rc8 17. h3 Nfd7 18. Be3 Nc5 19. Qd1 d5 20. Bxc5 Rxc5 21. d4 Rxc3 22. bxc3 dxe4 23. Nd2 f5 24. Bxa6 Bxa6 25. Rxa6 Nd5 26. Qb3 Nf4 27. Qb6 Qe8 28. Nc4 g5 29. Ne3 Qh5 30. Qb7 e6 31. Ra7 Rg8 32. Qf7 Qh4 33. d5 Nd3 34. Rf1 f4 35. Ng4 1-0
  

Stay tuned for more tactical fireworks from JuniorMVL, a player whose style is as sharp as their username!

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Overall Performance

You have demonstrated a steady and impressive improvement in your games, as evidenced by a significant rating increase of 1443 points in the last month with a strong upward trend slope. Your strength-adjusted win rate of approximately 53% shows you are performing well against players at your level.

Recent Wins

Your recent wins showcase good understanding in various positions and solid execution under time pressure. Key highlights include:

  • Effective use of classical openings such as the Sicilian Defense and Neo-Grunfeld Defense leading to strong midgame control.
  • Good initiative in opening play with active piece development and quick castling to ensure king safety.
  • Strong tactical awareness resulting in pressing advantages and opponent errors, culminating in winning on time or checkmate.
  • Good resourcefulness in time management, particularly in faster formats like bullet and blitz.

Keep reinforcing fundamentals and consider reviewing tactical themes that appeared in these wins to deepen your intuition.

Recent Losses

Losses reveal some areas for growth which, when addressed, will help further strengthen your play:

  • Watch for missed tactical threats from your opponent, especially in sharp positions like the Sicilian Defense Canal Attack where a well-timed checkmate ended your game.
  • Opening phase: some losses came from opening lines where more precise move orders or earlier piece development might help reduce weaknesses.
  • Endgame technique and defense, particularly in complex positions where time pressure can lead to quick defeat.
  • Consider working on opponent king safety as a motive to create attacking chances, while also avoiding unnecessary weakening of your own king’s position.

Opening Choices and Suggestions

You have employed a variety of classical and reputable openings such as the Sicilian Defense (including Rossolimo and Canal variations), Neo-Grunfeld Defense, and Indian Game setups. This diversity serves you well but sharpening your preparation in your preferred lines may yield better early advantages and fewer surprises.

  • Review the Sicilian Defense Canal Attack and Neo-Grunfeld Defense openings to find typical plans and key tactics.
  • Focus on smooth development and timely central control, aiming to avoid falling behind in tempos.
  • Practice traps and counter-traps in openings you face often to increase confidence in the early game.

Next Steps for Improvement

  • Study tactical motifs and practice puzzle solving to catch opponent threats and capitalize on tactical chances.
  • Analyze your losses in detail, especially key moments leading up to checkmate or loss of material.
  • Practice time management strategies to maintain accuracy in bullet games.
  • Review endgame principles and basic checkmating patterns to improve finishing skills.
  • Consider regular review with a coach or stronger players to find personal blind spots.

Your steady climb indicates you have the dedication to continue improving strongly. Keep building on your solid foundation, and focus on sharpening your tactical alertness and opening preparation for even more success.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
grimzovich 9W / 8L / 2D
michael124667 8W / 3L / 4D
Spiderman-83 10W / 3L / 1D
che4tsdotcom 4W / 4L / 4D
anon13579 2W / 8L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2329 2718 2401
2024 2623 2404
2023 2381 2352
2022 910 2010 2392
2021 1907 2173
2020 949 1465 1801
Rating by Year2020202120222023202420252718910YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 86W / 34L / 20D 86W / 42L / 16D 83.6
2024 72W / 34L / 11D 69W / 33L / 16D 84.5
2023 100W / 48L / 23D 105W / 46L / 20D 82.6
2022 81W / 38L / 25D 72W / 46L / 29D 82.8
2021 133W / 81L / 27D 136W / 72L / 28D 75.7
2020 58W / 34L / 3D 60W / 28L / 8D 70.3

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 45 20 17 8 44.4%
Sicilian Defense 41 23 13 5 56.1%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 34 16 16 2 47.1%
Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation 33 24 4 5 72.7%
Czech Defense 33 21 10 2 63.6%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 32 18 7 7 56.2%
French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Chistyakov Defense 30 19 5 6 63.3%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 28 18 6 4 64.3%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 27 16 6 5 59.3%
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack 26 19 5 2 73.1%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 17 0
Losing 14 1