Biography of mailman19
mailman19 is a fearless blitz battler and a cunning strategist of the online chess realms. Emerging onto the scene with a peak blitz rating of 606 in mid-2023, this player has shown a mix of grit, flair, and a hint of unpredictability on the 64 squares. Known for a tactical awareness that shines especially in comeback situations—with a remarkable 70% success in turning losses around—mailman19 plays chess like a mailman delivers letters: swift, consistent, and occasionally surprising.
With more than 270 blitz games under their belt, boasting 142 wins, mailman19 enjoys the thrill of rapid-fire chess even if the rapid and daily ratings leave room for some more “mail deliveries.” If blitz is the postal service, then rapid and daily are mail by carrier pigeon—and our player is still working on perfecting the pigeon's flight.
Always eager to shake the board, mailman19 favors aggressive openings like the King's Pawn Opening and its sharp variations, boasting win rates above 50% in some openings and a striking 71% success rate with Petrov's Defense—a chess opening with a name as epic as its trap-laden middle game. Their games usually span around 55 to 60 moves when winning or losing, showing patience even in the fastest time controls.
The favorite time to play? Early afternoon around 1 PM, where mailman19's win rate peaks like a well-timed express delivery. But ask them to play later in the evening, and sometimes the mail might just get lost in transit with a blend of nerves and “tilt” (tilt factor of 8, for those who like statistics).
Playing Style & Stats Highlights:
- Blitz Record: 142 wins, 126 losses, 6 draws
- Peak Ratings: Blitz 606, Rapid 1111, and a solid Daily peak at 1077
- Playing Style: Loves sharp openings and early tactical skirmishes. Average first capture on move 5.5, indicating a taste for early confrontation.
- Longest Winning Streak: 8 games — a streak as reliable as the postal service on Christmas Eve!
- Opening Favorites: King's Pawn Opening variations, Petrov’s Defense, and Queens' Pawn Opening with impressive win rates, proving versatility beyond just blitz brawls.
Fun Fact: mailman19’s top-notch checkmate skills recently delivered a swift finish against fcr_rabiko with a dazzling queen sacrifice and a well-timed bishop strike—truly a package the opponent didn't expect to receive!
A dynamic player with a sense of humor on and off the board, mailman19 is proving that even mailmen can be kings of the board—sometimes they deliver the goods, sometimes the mail gets lost, but the game is always on time.
Recent Highlight:
Check out mailman19’s thrilling victory by checkmate against fcr_rabiko, showcasing precision and an eye for opportunistic tactics:
To sum it up: mailman19 may not have the highest ratings yet, but they certainly deliver excitement, surprises, and a fair share of checkmates!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| semgkis | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| timjmehl | 0W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| viego976 | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| yugvekariya098 | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| noubso | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 569 | 676 | ||
| 2024 | 305 | |||
| 2023 | 448 | 744 | 1077 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89W / 67L / 1D | 82W / 70L / 7D | 59.0 |
| 2024 | 5W / 7L / 1D | 4W / 6L / 0D | 49.5 |
| 2023 | 5W / 16L / 0D | 8W / 15L / 0D | 59.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 20 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 45.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 18 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 72.2% |
| Scotch Game | 18 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 38.9% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 16 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Four Knights Game Scotch Variation Accepted | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 30.8% |
| Three Knights Opening | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 38.5% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 81.8% |
| Bishops Opening | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 54.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 44.4% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Fianchetto Opening | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Birds Opening | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Indian Attack | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Owens Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Alekhines Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Grob Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Modern Defense with | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 8 | 4 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |