Paul Szuper - The Blitz Maestro
Meet Paul Szuper, a chess enthusiast whose journey from a humble 998 blitz rating in 2017 to smashing through the 2800 barrier by 2024 is nothing short of legendary. With a keen tactical awareness that boasts a jaw-dropping 99.98% win rate after losing a piece, Paul seems to have a sixth sense for turning the tides when the going gets tough. If you ever catch him in a blitz game, be prepared for explosions of creativity and nerve—after all, his longest winning streak reached a nerve-wracking 24 games.
A Swift Climber and Relentless Fighter
Paul's blitz journey reads like a thriller novel: from averaging a modest rating in the low 2000s, he steadily improved each year, finally peaking at an impressive 2830 out of over 7000 blitz games. Not just a one-style wonder, he also dabbles in rapid and bullet chess. Though his bullet rating hovers around the 2300s, his rapid play remains solid at over 2300, showcasing versatility across the time controls.
Opening Mysteries & Top Secrets
When it comes to openings, Paul keeps his opponents guessing. He’s played a staggering 41,000+ blitz games with 'Unknown Opening' with a respectable win rate hovering above 41%. And if that’s not cryptic enough, he sneaks in nearly 4,100 games with a so-called Top Secret opening—shh!—winning close to 40% of those.
Psychological Profile: Tilt, Comebacks & Endgames
With a relatively low early resignation rate of 0.72% and a love for endgames (played in over 81% of his games), Paul isn’t one to give up easily. His mental toughness is solid, although he admits a tilt factor of 17 (that's just human, right?). But don’t worry; his comeback rate hovers near 90%, making him the phoenix rising again and again—especially in nail-biters that average over 80 moves per win.
Stats to Brag About
- Blitz Wins: 18,578
- Blitz Losses: 22,976
- Bullet Games: Over 28 games with some experimentation
- Rapid Peak Rating: 2,383
- Daily Chess: Modest but persistent
Paul’s psychological streak is as fascinating as his play: despite occasional tilt, he's a master of bouncing back. His win rate with the white pieces is slightly higher than black (42.19% vs 40.08%), making those white openings a favored battleground.
The Legend of Paul Szuper
Chess coaches beware! Paul’s tactical prowess, a blend of high endgame frequency and nearly flawless win rates after losing material, marks him as a prodigy in blizzard-like blitz play and a worthy adversary in rapid matches. So if you want to challenge this guy, bring your best moves, or prepare for a tough ride—and maybe a few laughs when he pulls off yet another sneaky comeback.