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Peter NM

Username: Magnetus_Chess

Location: Boston

Playing Since: 2020-02-10 (Active)

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Daily: 2214
787W / 65L / 65D
Rapid: 2208
18W / 3L / 2D
Blitz: 2599
1523W / 730L / 167D
Bullet: 2505
12355W / 4064L / 675D

Peter — National Master and Bullet Aficionado

Peter is a National Master crowned by National and a fearless competitor in fast time controls. His preferred format is Bullet, where his quick intuition and calm under pressure shine. Known for a sharp sense of humor at the board, Peter blends solid fundamentals with inventive counterplay to outpace opponents who blink first.

Often described as a patient tactician, he thrives in positions that demand rapid decision-making and a touch of creativity. When not playing, Peter enjoys mentoring younger players and sharing stories from the board with a smile. For a quick profile glimpse, visit Peter.

Career Highlights

A quick glance at Peter’s journey reveals sustained growth and a taste for the fastest formats. He has posted standout results in Bullet and Blitz, with peak performances that underscore his speed and precision.

Daily Rating20202021202220232024202522102132YearDaily Rating

  • National Master title awarded by National
  • Bullet specialist; peak Bullet rating around 2557
  • Blitz peak rating around 2604
  • Longest winning streak: 47 games; current streak: 12

Opening Repertoire and Style

Peter has cultivated a versatile opening sense, excelling in sharp, tactical lines and solid strategic setups. Notable areas of strength include the Caro-Kann Defense and the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, along with a knack for aggressive, time-pressure play in dynamic positions. His repertoire also features a flexible mix that keeps opponents guessing.

  • Caro-Kann Defense — strong performance in daily practice
  • Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation — high win rate
  • Australian Defense — reliable and surprising
  • Unknown variations — adaptable and effective in fast games

Inspiration and Presence

Peter brings levity and focus to every board. His clock management and quick calculation are complemented by a friendly demeanor that makes him a favorite opponent in quick tournaments. To connect with his profile, see Peter.


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Coach Chesswick

What you did well in your recent bullet games

You showed solid fundamentals in several games, including quick development, safe king safety, and good rook activity in the middlegame. When you kept the position simple and avoided early chaos, you tended to come out with better chances or a clear plan.

  • Fast development and timely castling helped you establish decent king safety in many games.
  • Active rook usage and queen cooperation in some middlegame sequences created practical pressure on opponents.
  • Resilience in crowded positions where you kept a reasonable structure and looked for counterplay instead of unnecessary exchanges.

Key areas to improve for stronger bullets

  • Opening choices and move order: in short time controls, opt for compact, solid setups with clear middlegame plans. Build a small, dependable repertoire rather than experimenting with many lines.
  • Pattern recognition and tactics: bullet games heavily reward quick tactical awareness. Practice common motifs (forks, pins, skewers, discovered attacks) with regular puzzles to improve spotting opportunities under time pressure.
  • Endgame technique: many bullets reach imbalanced endgames. Strengthen king activity in rook vs rook endings and basic pawn endgames so you can convert advantages or hold drawn positions when ahead isn’t guaranteed.
  • Time management: aim for a steady pace, reserving a bit of time for critical moments. A rough guideline is to spend a small, controlled amount on routine moves and save a portion for tactics or key transitions.
  • Decision making under pressure: develop a simple check-list for the first 10-15 moves of a game (develop pieces, castle, connect rooks, control the center) to reduce snap decisions.

Practical drills and a lightweight study plan

  • Daily 15-20 minutes of tactical puzzles focused on common bullet motifs (forks, pins, discovered attacks, back-rank ideas).
  • Endgame fundamentals: practice rook endings with a pawn, and basic king-and-pawn endings to improve conversion and drawing chances.
  • Opening focus: pick 2-3 reliable openings that lead to solid middlegame structures. Learn the typical pawn breaks and piece plans rather than memorizing long move sequences.
  • Play a mix of longer bullet formats (3+2 or 5+0) to build consistency, then switch to faster 1+0 to train quick decision making with less time for deep calculation.

Opening performance insight (high level)

Your results show strong practical performance in solid, piece-based openings. Consider leaning a bit more into those styles, and couple them with simple, repeatable middlegame plans. If you’d like, I can suggest a compact 2-3 opening system set tailored for bullet and provide a short plan for typical middlegame strategies.

Want to review a specific game?

I can analyze one recent bullet game with you, highlighting critical moments, missed tactical chances, and concrete improvements. Share the game you want to focus on, or I can pick one from your recent list.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
waynemcnally 95W / 0L / 0D View
jabronilyfer 81W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
waynemcnally 95W / 0L / 0D View Games
jabronilyfer 81W / 0L / 0D View Games
reiguitar 39W / 9L / 0D View Games
denan1 19W / 26L / 2D View Games
bleedblackreturn 29W / 1L / 11D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2505 2599 2214
2024 2277 2581 2208 2152
2023 2405 2411 2207 2161
2022 2418 2502 2182
2021 2418 2443 2234 2136
2020 2504 2410 2241 2132
Rating by Year20202021202220232024202525992132YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 406W / 154L / 31D 347W / 209L / 35D 76.6
2024 873W / 320L / 55D 807W / 374L / 68D 73.7
2023 1914W / 494L / 94D 1665W / 621L / 114D 72.6
2022 1843W / 510L / 107D 1719W / 602L / 105D 75.5
2021 1593W / 422L / 80D 1561W / 458L / 98D 73.1
2020 1164W / 329L / 54D 1062W / 405L / 72D 73.0

Openings: Most Played

Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 46 37 3 6 80.4%
Caro-Kann Defense 45 40 3 2 88.9%
Australian Defense 38 35 1 2 92.1%
Unknown 28 28 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense 27 24 2 1 88.9%
QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 26 24 1 1 92.3%
King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation 20 20 0 0 100.0%
Slav Defense 20 16 1 3 80.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 17 17 0 0 100.0%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 17 15 1 1 88.2%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation 90 52 30 8 57.8%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 86 56 26 4 65.1%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon 73 45 23 5 61.6%
Scandinavian Defense 66 44 17 5 66.7%
Caro-Kann Defense 64 39 23 2 60.9%
Amazon Attack 58 36 18 4 62.1%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 57 32 19 6 56.1%
Czech Defense 55 38 13 4 69.1%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 50 27 20 3 54.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 47 33 12 2 70.2%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 2153 1567 509 77 72.8%
Scandinavian Defense 1321 971 295 55 73.5%
Amar Gambit 954 721 199 34 75.6%
Czech Defense 599 458 121 20 76.5%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 577 406 146 25 70.4%
Alekhine Defense 577 427 127 23 74.0%
Modern 552 430 106 16 77.9%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 526 412 96 18 78.3%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 516 357 137 22 69.2%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 503 353 138 12 70.2%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 47 12
Losing 14 0
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