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Master key

Username: masterkey03

Playing Since: 2020-11-10 (Active)

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Daily: 810
7W / 10L / 0D
Rapid: 1129
37W / 6L / 2D
Blitz: 1448
12582W / 12344L / 908D
Bullet: 1422
13933W / 13860L / 754D

Master Key - The Chess Enigma

Master Key, also known by the username masterkey03, is a chess player with an intriguing journey through the battlefield of 64 squares. With a penchant for Blitz and Bullet games, this player has demonstrated impressive resilience and a quirky streak that sets them apart from the chess crowd.

Rating and Performance

Starting out back in 2021 with a Blitz rating around 1189, Master Key's rating has seen steady improvement, reaching a peak Blitz rating of 1563 in early 2024. Bullet blitzing has also been a strong suit, with a maximum rating of 1719 in 2023 – speed is clearly their game, even if the average rating hovers around mid-1300s in recent years.

In Rapid and Daily formats, Master Key shows a more conservative but consistent approach, maxing at around 1216 in Rapid and holding a steady 810 in Daily.

Playing Style and Tendencies

  • Early Resignation Rate is surprisingly low at 1.57%, proving that Master Key plays to the end (unless the coffee runs out).
  • Endgame Frequency near 67% reflects a preference for grinding it out rather than quick finishes. They like to keep their opponents sweating through long games!
  • Average moves per win and loss are in the 60s — that's a lot of brain gymnastics and daring twists.
  • White pieces win slightly more often (50.11%) compared to Black (47.46%), still showing respect to the opening advantage.
  • Comback Rate is an astounding 77.47%, and an unbeatable 100% win rate after losing a piece — clearly, Master Key embraces adversity and knows how to turn the tables when others are ready to fold.
  • Tilt Factor 14 suggests some flair of frustration — but hey, who doesn’t flip the table when they blunder a queen?

Battle Experience

Over 30,000 Blitz games played with just under a 50% win rate; Bullet games number above 20,000 with similar outcomes. Rapid and Daily show fewer games but higher win rates — this could be the calm-before-the-storm approach before speeding back into Bullet or Blitz.

Strategies and Openings

All games listed under “Top Secret” openings — maybe this is the real reason no one can crack Master Key's chess secrets. It’s like the chess equivalent of a magician hiding all their tricks in a velvet pouch.

Opponents and Streaks

Master Key has played notable opponents like spagooders and servussnape recently, handling diverse players with varying styles. The longest recorded winning streak is 13 — an impressive hot streak for any online wizard of the board.

When Does Master Key Play?

Peak win rates hover around early evenings (15:00 and 20:00 hours), suggesting Master Key is a true night owl or perhaps likes to warm up some snacks while blitzing. Wednesdays and Thursdays look to be the weekdays with the best win percentages.

In Summary

Master Key is that player who cheers on the underdog, fights back with grit after losing material, and keeps the competition on their toes with a mix of speed and endurance. Whether they're on a blistering Bullet spree or calmly conquering Rapid rounds, they navigate battles with a secret sauce only they seem to know — a combination of skill, persistence, and maybe a sprinkle of quirky luck.

So, if you happen to face masterkey03 on the board, beware: the keys to victory might just be locked away, with no hints given.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
sparemeimjustabeginner 1W / 0L / 0D View
tranbahuyhoang 0W / 1L / 0D View
misa_93 1W / 0L / 0D View
phúc nguyễn 0W / 1L / 0D View
pracheensinghai 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
aq112 66W / 81L / 4D View Games
aba969 22W / 16L / 3D View Games
pirzadibrondi 18W / 21L / 0D View Games
abdulrahmanoo7 23W / 3L / 2D View Games
aksentx 16W / 7L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1300 1420
2024 1318 1521 982
2023 1113 1170 1156 810
2022 1190 1215 810
2021 1189
Rating by Year202120222023202420251521810YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 2136W / 2132L / 140D 2157W / 2157L / 117D 62.0
2024 3759W / 3526L / 190D 3585W / 3647L / 229D 63.7
2023 2229W / 2076L / 167D 2075W / 2229L / 151D 65.1
2022 1902W / 1721L / 108D 1732W / 1851L / 128D 63.6
2021 1036W / 917L / 79D 951W / 1020L / 80D 64.1

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 25819 12570 12341 908 48.7%
Italian Game 8 1 7 0 12.5%
Englund Gambit 4 1 2 1 25.0%
French Defense Knight Variation Two Knights Variation 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Ruy Lopez Opening Old Steinitz Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Kings Pawn Opening 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Kings Fianchetto Opening 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Four Knights Game Scotch Variation Accepted 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 54 44 8 2 81.5%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 17 7 10 0 41.2%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 15141 7396 7362 383 48.9%
Englund Gambit 319 154 150 15 48.3%
Italian Game 215 97 114 4 45.1%
Three Knights Opening 162 70 88 4 43.2%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 152 68 74 10 44.7%
Scotch Game 112 51 58 3 45.5%
French Defense Queens Knight Variation 103 54 47 2 52.4%
Bishops Opening 87 46 39 2 52.9%
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation 81 43 38 0 53.1%
Modern Defense with 81 41 39 1 50.6%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 1
Losing 14 0
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