Introduction
Matthew Beelby is a FIDE Master and a well-known blitz chess competitor. Renowned for rapid thinking under pressure and a stubborn will to convert tiny advantages into wins, he has carved out a respected place in online blitz circuits.
Career highlights
Beelby has built a robust online presence across Blitz, Bullet, and Rapid formats. He reached a peak Blitz rating of 2418 in December 2021 and is celebrated for a lengthy blitz run, including a standout 21-game winning streak. His record reflects hundreds of Blitz games with a strong endgame sense and consistent results at the fastest time controls.
Playing style and openings
Known for a dynamic, tactical approach, Beelby often steers games into complex endgames where technique matters more than time. In Blitz, he frequently employs the English Opening and its Agincourt Defense family, and he also has a substantial body of work with the Czech Defense. His repertoire shows a willingness to fight in sharp, practical positions and to pursue comebacks when the going gets tough.
Notable facts
- Title: FIDE Master (FIDE)
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Longest winning streak: 21 games
- Peak Blitz rating: 2418 (2021-12-27)
- Endgame frequency: 77.11%
- Comeback rate: 82.59%