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.
- 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.
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.
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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
| 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 |
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% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scotch Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Fegatello Attack, Leonhardt Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Bird Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Czech Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Center Game: Berger Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 47 | 12 |
| Losing | 14 | 0 |