About mattack9999
mattack9999 is an online chess grinder who rose from casual weekend skirmishes to becoming a feared fast-time-control specialist. Active since 2013, they forged a reputation for bullet speed and blitz muscle — a mix of tactical fireworks, stubborn comebacks, and a low tolerance for long, slow endgames. Expect sharp Sicilian duels, surprise Amazon Attack lines, and the occasional Caro-Kann when things need calming down.
Playing identity & style
Brash, practical and very online — that’s the short version. mattack9999 prefers the thrill of very short games (Bullet) but has amassed an enormous blitz record. Their play shows a high endgame frequency, long decisive games, and a remarkable ability to recover:
- Preferred time control: Bullet (favorite playground for speed and tactics)
- Comeback rate: 85.2% — fights on after setbacks and turns games around
- Win rate after losing material: 45.28% — tactical resourcefulness under pressure
- Early resignation tendency: famously impatient after big mistakes (a trait opponents mock lovingly)
- Best time to face them: around 16:00 (peak performance hour)
Career highlights & milestones
From an e4-first-move hobbyist to a top blitz regular, mattack9999’s climb has a lot of memorable chapters. Highlights include long winning runs, sustained blitz activity across multiple years, and a string of standout monthly peaks.
- Longest winning streak: 20 games — a hot streak opponents still talk about
- Notable rivalry: dominant head-to-head vs marinz (one of the most-played opponents)
- Prolific: thousands of blitz battles with deep experience across many openings and time bands
- See the blitz arc over time:
- Small trophy: peak Bullet performance and repeated strong monthly surges in blitz
Openings & repertoire
mattack9999 loves dynamic systems. The Sicilian family features heavily, but they also keep less-common choices in the toolbox to surprise opponents:
- Go-to counters: Sicilian Defense (including Alapin and Closed lines)
- Unorthodox favorites: Amazon Attack and Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack — used to destabilize opponents early
- Solid options: Caro-Kann Defense when a steadier game is needed
- Bullet specialities: Amar Gambit, Alapin mini-preps, and quick tactical sidelines
Memorable games
One of mattack9999’s signature short-game samples (representative, viewer will derive the position from the moves):
- Quick tactical classic:
Rivalries & records
mattack9999 has some clear nemeses and friendly rivals spawned from thousands of online games. The most-played and most-hilarious matchups have shaped their online legend.
- Most-played opponent: marinz — huge sample size and strong winning edge in mattack9999’s favor
- Other frequent foes: zloprase21, jerry_77, brrada — long histories, many rematches
- Streaks: longest losing streak sits at 11 — even the best have bad weeks
Personality & fun facts
A few quirks that make mattack9999 memorable to fellow players:
- Prefers speed chess banter — short, spicy chat and then back to the board
- Likes to mix textbook openings with odd, fun sidelines that leave opponents checking opening books mid-game
- Famous for “the comeback” — don’t assume a game is finished until the final move
- Peak blitz shows their hunger for competition: 2689 (2025-10-16)
How to challenge
If you want to face mattack9999, bring sharp opening prep, tolerance for long endgames, and nerves of steel. They respond well to fast tempo — and they’ll punish slow, passive play.
- Best days: performs well mid-week (Thursday shines)
- Favorite hours: late afternoon to early evening (around 16:00)
- Tip: avoid early material blunders and be ready to defend tenaciously — comebacks are their brand.