Player Profile: mattovan
Meet mattovan, a persistent and daring chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is as colorful as it is instructive. With a playing history ranging from bullet to daily games, mattovan embraces every format with a unique mix of cautious strategy and bold tactics.
Rating & Performance Highlights
- Peak Ratings: Reached a blistering 976 in Daily chess (Dec 2024) and a rapid fire 934 in Rapid games (Jan 2022).
- Blitz: Known to rock a 637 peak rating back in October 2022, showcasing serious speed and tenacity despite some ups and downs.
- Bullet Battles: Mattovan has touched an impressive 593, proving quick reflexes and tactical sharpness in lightning-fast time controls.
Playing Style & Tendencies
This player is no stranger to dramatic games: averaging close to 41 moves per win and showing a resilient comeback rate of over 50%, mattovan prefers long, hard-fought victories rather than quick skirmishes. However, a noteworthy quirk: around 12% of games end with an early resignation, perhaps when things get too spicy on the board!
White pieces seem to be mattovan's trusty side with a 53% win rate, while the black pieces provide about a 46% success mark. Expect a healthy balance of sharp tactics and strategic flair, especially in openings like the King's Pawn and Bishop's Opening, with win rates often nudging over 54% in blitz.
Recent Memorable Games
Not one to shy away from creating fireworks, mattovan's recent win by checkmate after a devastating Queen sortie in the Philidor Defense (ECO Code C41) was nothing short of poetic chess artistry. In another gem, mattovan mates on move 22 in a Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc variation — checkmate never looked so satisfying!
Of course, losses come part and parcel of any chess adventure. Mattovan’s latest clashes have shown the thick and thin of competitive play, with games occasionally abandoned or lost suddenly – a testament to the volatility and thrill of online chess.
A Bit of Fun
While the stats tell the story of a serious competitor, mattovan’s chess journey includes the occasional tilt factor (around 10%), indicating that even great players have moments when their queen suddenly looks like she’s plotting against them. The best playing hours? The mysterious 3:00 AM — when the rest of the world sleeps, mattovan’s brain is most alert, ready to deliver some checkmate magic!
In Conclusion
Whether grinding daily games to a near-1000 rating or dueling in bullet with lightning-fast reflexes, mattovan embodies the spirit of a passionate chess player: resilient, strategic, and always ready to learn from each pawn sacrifice and checkmate delivered. Keep an eye on this one — the road to grandmaster might just start at 3 AM.
