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kromax33 GM

Playing Since: 2018-08-30 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟

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Blitz: 2752
506W / 356L / 70D
Bullet: 2592
9W / 9L / 1D

Grandmaster kromax33

Meet kromax33, a chess Grandmaster who dances with the board like a grandmaster DJ spinning vinyl — mixing precision, flair, and a knack for late-night comebacks. Earning the prestigious Grandmaster title from FIDE, kromax33 is not your average chess player; they are a blitz virtuoso with a peak rating soaring to an impressive 2778 in January 2019.

Starting from humble beginnings at a rating of just over 2000 in mid-2018, kromax33 rapidly climbed the ranks, blazing through blitz games with a phenomenal win rate above 54% when wielding their favorite Unknown Opening. Their style? Patiently torturous — average winning games last around 74 moves, demonstrating not only tactical brilliance but also endurance and strategy that would tire out the average mortal.

Known for their psychological resilience, kromax33 boasts an 85% comeback rate after facing adversity, and notably reclaims more than half their games even after losing a crucial piece. Somehow, despite being quick to surrender a losing position only 29% of the time (talk about fighting spirit), they have mastered the art of punishing opponents with timely resignations and checkmate finishes.

Whether it’s the quiet glory of early mornings — their best time to strike is 6 AM — or the evening surge around 8 PM boasting a 64% win rate, kromax33 consistently delivers. Blitz is their playground, where rapid-fire tactics meet strategically ruthless endgames, evidenced by a robust Black win rate near 50% and a sparkling White win rate close to 59%.

When not dismantling opponents with razor-sharp moves, kromax33 enjoys a bit of fun with chess humor: “Why did kromax33 resign early? Because winning is so much more fun!” Jokes aside, their record against familiar foes is a mixed bag, but the focus remains sharp, and the streaks prove it — with a longest winning streak of 12 games, they are a force to be reckoned with.

Recent triumphs involved dethroning worthy antagonists like GradualismUnleashed in dynamic French Defense battles and tactically outmaneuvering others with cool nerves and sharp calculation. But even the greatest stumble occasionally, as seen in a brutal checkmate loss against Free-Churro. A reminder that in chess, as in life, even GM kromax33 is human.

Altogether, kromax33 is not just a grandmaster in title but a master of chess psychology, resilience, and gritty competitiveness — the kind of player who can both outwit and outlast, while keeping a cheeky grin on after the game.

Watch out world, kromax33 is always five moves ahead!


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What You Are Doing Well

You have demonstrated strong play and good tactical awareness by securing convincing wins in sharp openings such as the Amar Gambit and Vienna Gambit. Your willingness to engage in complex and aggressive lines is a valuable strength in bullet chess where rapid calculation and initiative matter.

  • Excellent use of aggressive opening gambits to seize the initiative early.
  • Good awareness of key tactical motifs, helping you capitalize on opponent inaccuracies.
  • Solid development and quick piece coordination in your winning games.

Areas for Improvement

Your performance indicates some recurring challenges that, if addressed, can bolster your consistency and results, especially against strong opponents in slower, more positional lines.

  • Opening Variety: Your win rate is notably uneven across different openings, with struggles in lines like the Old Indian Defense and Scandinavian Defense. Improving familiarity with these can reduce losses and create more opportunities.
  • Endgame Technique: Some of your losses involve time pressure and complex endgames where small inaccuracies cost you dearly. Working on endgame fundamentals and time management can help secure half or full points.
  • Positional Understanding: When playing quieter openings like the King's Indian Attack or Closed Sicilian, focus on improving your positional plans, pawn structure management, and piece placement.
  • Time Management: Bullet games often come down to who uses their time more effectively. Practice pacing yourself to avoid losing on time or being forced into hurried mistakes.

Actionable Suggestions

  • Study the key ideas and common tactics in openings where you have lower success (e.g., Old Indian Defense and Scandinavian Defense).
  • Practice basic and intermediate endgames frequently to strengthen your ability to convert advantages or hold difficult positions.
  • Use slower time controls occasionally to deepen your understanding of positional concepts, which will improve your bullet decision-making.
  • During your bullet sessions, try to keep a steady time usage pattern rather than rushing early moves or spending too long on critical moments.
  • Analyze your losses critically to identify recurring mistake patterns—e.g., hanging a piece, overlooking tactics, or passive positioning.

Summary

Your current rating and win-rate suggest solid bullet playing skills with room for growth in consistency and opening depth. Focus your training on diversifying your opening repertoire, improving time and endgame management, and studying pawn structures and typical plans in quiet opening systems. This balanced approach will help you convert your tactical strengths into a higher overall success rate.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Petros Trimitzios 8W / 5L / 1D
Dmitry Tatarinov 2W / 5L / 3D
maxvega 4W / 6L / 0D
KiteZZ 4W / 4L / 1D
Mikhail Markov 6W / 3L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2592 2752
2024 2727
2021 2601
2020 2582 2687
2019 2696
2018 2614
Rating by Year20182019202020212024202527522582YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 14W / 5L / 1D 10W / 12L / 3D 80.6
2024 5W / 1L / 0D 4W / 0L / 0D 77.9
2021 0W / 1L / 1D 1W / 2L / 0D 77.0
2020 38W / 21L / 4D 27W / 33L / 3D 73.7
2019 161W / 93L / 18D 129W / 108L / 27D 80.1
2018 65W / 42L / 6D 61W / 47L / 8D 80.3

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 51 26 22 3 51.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 47 32 12 3 68.1%
Sicilian Defense 32 14 16 2 43.8%
French Defense: Burn Variation 28 16 11 1 57.1%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 28 11 15 2 39.3%
Australian Defense 24 13 9 2 54.2%
Alekhine Defense 23 12 9 2 52.2%
French Defense 23 11 8 4 47.8%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 22 12 8 2 54.5%
Döry Defense 20 13 6 1 65.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 0
Losing 7 2