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Profile Summary: matts-B

Meet matts-B, a dedicated chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares resembles an adventurous rollercoaster — full of thrilling rises, learning curves, and some spectacular blunders that even Magnus might chuckle at!

Rating and Progress

Starting modestly in 2011 with a blitz rating around 1421, matts-B has displayed resilience and determination, climbing to a personal peak blitz rating of 1664 as recently as October 2024. Like a good pawn, progress might be slow at times but always marching forward.

Rapid chess is another battlefield where matts-B shined, achieving a peak rating of 1611 in August 2023. Bullet may not be the forte — with a peak of 1449 chilling back in 2011 — but who needs speed when you have strategy?

Even in daily chess, matts-B scored a personal best of 1496, proving that patience is a virtue when the clock is ticking slow.

Playing Style

With early resignation rate at a humble 1.73% and an endgame frequency soaring near 82%, matts-B clearly loves a good long fight. Expect epic endgames that could rival great novels in length, with an average of nearly 78 moves per game.

White pieces bring out a slightly better winning edge (49.26% win rate) compared to Black (44.88%), but don’t be fooled — matts-B handles the dark squares with cunning and style.

Speaking of comebacks, the comeback rate is a jaw-dropping 86.83%, so never count them out when the odds are against them!

Favorite Openings

matts-B has a love-hate relationship with the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation, playing it a whopping 2525 games in blitz alone — winning 44.67% of those battles. Queens Gambit families also make frequent appearances with impressive success, particularly Chigorin Defense (52.59% win rate) and classic Queen's Gambit Declined (53.75%)—matts-B loves a positional tussle with a bit of charm.

Notable Stats & Quirks

• Longest winning streak: 13 games. Because sometimes the stars align perfectly.
• Longest losing streak: 14 games. Even grandmasters have their "off" weeks.
• Current losing streak: 3, but don’t sweat it — comebacks are this player's specialty!
• Games played so far: 11,920+ blitz games. Talk about dedication!
• Favorite time to play: Early morning at 4:00 AM. Clearly a night owl or an early riser? Chess knows no sleep!

Recent Highlights

matts-B’s latest triumph came with a sharp victory in the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation against strong opponents, showcasing patient maneuvering, tactical subtlety, and timely strikes. You can relive the game’s climax here — complete with resignation drama and a final checkmate threat that left jaws dropped.

Overall

Whether storming the blitz battlefield or engaging in thoughtful daily duels, matts-B embodies the spirit of chess mastery infused with humor and persistence. A player who can lose spectacularly but come back with fireworks, matts-B reminds us all that chess is not just a game — it’s an epic saga, and this saga is far from over. Keep your eyes peeled!