Matthias Reuss (aka MattReuss)
Matthias Reuss is a passionate chess adventurer whose journey is as epic as his username suggests. Known on the boards as MattReuss, he’s been weaving through the ranks with a unique blend of stubborn resilience and occasional early resignations (just 0.58% of the time—he bravely faces most battles through to the bitter end).
Starting his public chess odyssey in 2021, Matthias showcased impressive skills in bullet chess, with a rating soaring up to 1063 in 2024. His blitz and daily ratings reveal a player embracing all time controls, with blitz peaks hovering around 1364 and daily clock performance just shy of 1300 at his best. His rapid chess is more of a "slow burn"—with a respectable max of 1389—showing he’s not just about the speed but thoughtful play too.
Playing Style & Quirks
- Average game moves? A respectable 55 moves for wins and a bit longer at 61 moves for losses—proof he’s in for the long game.
- White pieces bring him luck with a win rate near 52%, while Black pieces keep him humble at under 47%.
- Despite a modest Tilt Factor of 12, his psychological resilience shines with an incredible 80% comeback rate and a perfect win rate after losing a piece. Yes, if Matthias loses a piece, it’s checkmate... for his opponents!
When Chess Classics like the Three Knights Opening, Scandinavian Defense, and Giuoco Piano come out to play, Matthias steps on the gas with win rates over 50%. He’s particularly fond of the Scandinavian Defense, where his success rate is closer to 57%! Bewitched opponents beware!
Fun Stats
- Longest winning streak? A mighty 15 games! That’s better than some people’s streak of good hair days.
- His games count borders on legendary, with over 40,000 bullet games alone—because who has time for anything slower?
- Wins and losses are almost neck and neck in bullet with 20,503 wins to 20,535 losses, showing he’s a fighter ready for a nail-biting showdown.
Peak Hours & Preferences
Matthias’s chess intuition peaks early in the day with a stellar 66.67% win rate at 1 AM, proving he’s a vampire on the prowl for pawns. His favorite weekdays to flex his strategy reign supreme on Saturdays.
Summary
With a battle-tested mind and a heart full of strategy (and coffee), Matthias - MattReuss has shown that chess isn’t merely a game for him—but an epic saga filled with thrilling comebacks, tactical gurus, and a couple of cheeky early retirements. Whether with the bullet blazing or the rapid calmly ticking, Matthias keeps his opponents on their toes—because you never know which version of him you’ll face next!