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Christophe Sochacki GM

Username: LaStreetCmaMaison

Playing Since: 2016-03-17 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1325
2W / 1L / 1D
Rapid: 2428
15W / 9L / 2D
Blitz: 2759
578W / 395L / 79D
Bullet: 2762
1855W / 1366L / 183D

Christophe Sochacki – The Grandmaster Behind the Username LaStreetCmaMaison

Meet Christophe Sochacki, a chess Grandmaster who turned the 64-square battlefield into his personal playground. Armed with a FIDE title that's as shiny as the trophies on his shelf, Christophe has endured countless tactical skirmishes, emerging victorious more often than not and sometimes losing just enough to keep us all on our toes.

From blitz to bullet, Christophe’s rapid-fire brain operates at breathtaking speeds. His peak blitz rating soared to an impressive 2801 in late 2021, proving his lightning reflexes under pressure. And if bullet is your thing, brace yourself – he reached a staggering 2987 rating in 2016, where even the fastest computer fans blinked in awe!

Playing Style & Stats

With an average game length creeping around 77 moves per win and even longer when biting the dust, Christophe demonstrates stamina that would exhaust most marathon runners. His white pieces are like a hot knife through butter with nearly 58% win rate, while as black, he still manages an impressive 51% success rate. Endgames? Oh yes, he loves those – showing up in over 80% of his battles, proving it’s not just about flashy openings but cold-blooded finishing.

Stay alert around 11 A.M., apparently Christophe’s golden hour, where psychological tilt is kept remarkably low (a tilt factor of 21), and tactical awareness is razor sharp, enabling some thrilling comebacks with an 85% success rate escaping defeat after losing material.

Record highlights & Notorious Opponents

Over 2,600 wins in bullet games alone, with a respectable 53.8% win rate, Christophe battles fiercely against well-known rivals. Among his most played opponents: annawel (446 games), who’s given him a fair challenge, reflected in a modest 14.8% win rate. On the flip side, some opponents face his wrath 100% of the time – no mercy there!

Recent Crushing Victories

Among his latest triumphs, there is a spectacular checkmate delivered against amiralfio in April 2025, featuring the Trompowsky Attack – a fancy opening fit for a tactician who loves surprises. In this encounter, Christophe masterfully weaved his pieces, culminating in a checkmate on move 46 that surely made spectators cheer (or chess clocks sigh).

Notable Quirks & Fun Facts

  • Has an early resignation rate of only 1.38%, which means Christophe battles hard until the final whistle, no surrender unless utterly checkmated.
  • His longest winning streak clocks in at a jaw-dropping 44 consecutive wins – somebody get this grandmaster a cape!
  • Be warned: if you lose a piece against him, chances are high (52%) he’ll come back swinging.
  • Whether it’s blitz, bullet, or the more laid-back daily chess, his opening strategy is a top-secret recipe, but it clearly cooks up a storm every time.

In short, Christophe Sochacki – aka LaStreetCmaMaison – is not just a name on the leaderboard, but a force on the board, blending tenacity, strategy, and a sprinkled zest of fun to the royal game. If chess is an art, he’s got the brush and the patience for a masterpiece.

Keep an eye on him; your king might not be safe next time!


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Feedback for Christophe Sochacki

Christophe, your recent games show a solid foundation and some impressive moments of tactical awareness and endgame technique. Here are some specific observations and suggestions to help you improve further:

Strengths

  • Tactical Execution: Your recent win with White against amiralfio shows good handling of tactical motifs, especially in the middlegame. You correctly exchanged pieces to create weaknesses and used your active rooks effectively, culminating in a nice mating net.
  • Opening Repertoire and Preparation: You demonstrate knowledge of key opening systems like the Trompowsky Attack, Queen's Gambit Declined, and French Defense, which allows you to reach playable middlegame positions against strong opposition.
  • Endgame Technique: In several games, including a win against ChessQueen, you convert advantages steadily by improving king activity, creating passed pawns, and coordinating rooks and queens well.

Areas for Improvement

  • Time Management: Some games show a steep drop in clock time during critical moves. Working on managing your time, especially in complex positions, will help you avoid pressured mistakes and find better resources.
  • Middlegame Strategy: While your tactics are strong, improving positional understanding—such as better pawn structure evaluation and minor piece placement—can help increase pressure on your opponent even without concrete tactics visible immediately.
  • Defense and Calculation Under Pressure: In losses, opponents often gained decisive advantages through tactic or positional pressure. Practicing defensive techniques and calculating critical lines deeper can help you withstand opponent attacks more resiliently.

Recommendations

  • Continue reviewing your games with a focus on critical moments where your evaluation or calculation could improve.
  • Study strategic concepts related to the openings you play, especially pawn structures arising from the French and Queen’s Gambit Declined.
  • Practice time control games with an emphasis on pacing and allocating time wisely throughout the game phases.
  • Consider working on common tactical themes to sharpen your calculation speed and accuracy, boosting confidence during complex battles.

Overall, you are progressing very well. Keep analyzing and learning from both wins and losses to enhance your chess understanding and performance.

Keep up the hard work and enjoy your chess journey!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Jules Moussard 69W / 388L / 11D
miko2708 1W / 0L / 0D
bengui93 6W / 5L / 0D
narekgames2006 0W / 1L / 0D
ko_ci13_ara 10W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Jules Moussard 69W / 388L / 11D
MasterLeif 66W / 27L / 16D
Yannick Gozzoli 18W / 47L / 8D
gamayevoleg 55W / 7L / 8D
murdershewrote 64W / 3L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2762 2759 2428
2024 2665 2565 2428 1325
2023 2678 2622 2428
2022 2735 2687 2428
2021 2727 2769 2400
2020 2583 2651
2019 2616 2648
2018 2493 2526 1325
2017 2634 2416
2016 2556 2507 1038
Rating by Year201620172018201920202021202220232024202527691038YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 59W / 45L / 10D 60W / 32L / 6D 79.2
2024 9W / 9L / 0D 8W / 8L / 0D 85.7
2023 51W / 25L / 4D 52W / 17L / 4D 74.2
2022 48W / 24L / 9D 42W / 30L / 9D 85.2
2021 46W / 40L / 2D 46W / 37L / 4D 75.1
2020 42W / 35L / 12D 45W / 32L / 3D 84.3
2019 109W / 53L / 9D 93W / 61L / 15D 76.5
2018 95W / 74L / 8D 87W / 83L / 17D 84.7
2017 453W / 259L / 28D 406W / 306L / 26D 80.4
2016 481W / 342L / 35D 394W / 394L / 65D 84.6

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 69 48 20 1 69.6%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 67 32 24 11 47.8%
Australian Defense 60 39 18 3 65.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 40 24 14 2 60.0%
French Defense: Burn Variation 33 19 12 2 57.6%
Barnes Defense 30 18 11 1 60.0%
French Defense 27 20 6 1 74.1%
Scotch Game 26 14 11 1 53.9%
Scandinavian Defense 25 13 11 1 52.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 25 15 7 3 60.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 368 183 166 19 49.7%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 223 96 118 9 43.0%
Amar Gambit 222 112 99 11 50.5%
Australian Defense 171 76 84 11 44.4%
French Defense 128 79 46 3 61.7%
Modern 115 65 49 1 56.5%
Scandinavian Defense 113 58 44 11 51.3%
Alekhine Defense 102 55 36 11 53.9%
Barnes Defense 102 61 35 6 59.8%
Caro-Kann Defense 101 74 25 2 73.3%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 3 1 1 1 33.3%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Döry Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
French Defense: Advance Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Australian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Petrov's Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Petrov's Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Czech Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation 1 0 0 1 0.0%
French Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Philidor Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 44 2
Losing 21 0