Overview
Mattyp_16 is a fast, fearless online chess player who treats the clock like a second opponent — especially in Bullet. Known for a love of offbeat lines and sudden tactical skirmishes, Mattyp_16 blends aggressive openings with a knack for dramatic comebacks. If a game looks over in the first ten moves, don't close the tab: there's a decent chance Mattyp_16 is plotting a furious reversal.
Playing Style & Strengths
Short, sharp, and occasionally theatrical: that sums up Mattyp_16's approach.
- Preferred time control: Bullet — lightning decisions, high adrenaline.
- Style notes: high comeback rate (nearly 60%), steady endgame frequency, and a willingness to trade material for initiative.
- Psychology: decent tilt control, best form early morning (07:00 — ideal for breakfast + blitz).
- Tactical resilience: wins often after regaining momentum following a material deficit.
Openings & Repertoire
Mattyp_16 favors lively and uncommon systems that create immediate imbalance — perfect for short time controls and surprising opponents.
- Bread-and-butter: Barnes Opening (Walkerling) — signature choice with many games as both White and Black. Barnes Opening: Walkerling
- Gambit lover: Amar Gambit and occasional Elephant Gambit flare-ups keep games sharp.
- Reliable counters: Scandinavian and Australian Defense when a steadier backbone is needed.
Notable Opponents & Memorable Games
Mattyp_16 has faced a mix of familiar rivals and one-off challengers. The most-played adversary is mattrambasek, a frequent sparring partner — and often a nemesis.
- Most-played opponent: mattrambasek — a lopsided but entertaining rivalry (many wins and a few humbling losses).
- Highlighted game: Quick win vs mattrambasek.
- Opening wins: strong showings with Barnes Opening and surprisingly high Scandinavian success as White.
Trends & Quirks
Beyond wins and losses, Mattyp_16's play leaves some fun footprints:
- Avg moves per decisive game hover around the mid-50s — plenty of chances for drama.
- High usage of queen checks; Mattyp_16 often hunts with the queen in tactical middlegames.
- Best days to challenge: Sunday and Tuesday tend to bring the highest win rates — or perhaps opponents are just sleepy on Sundays.
Milestones & Little Bragging Rights
- Bullet peak moments celebrated in a flurry of quick decisions. 607 (2023-04-18)
- Strong head-to-head against frequent opponents and a reputation for turning bad positions into wins.
- Wins come in waves: longest winning streaks and the occasional seven-game learning curve.
Fun Facts
- Nickname-suitable: Mattyp_16 sounds like the player you want on your bullet team when time is running out.
- Favorite surprise: the Amar Gambit — perfect for chaotic, entertaining games.
- Preparation depth: tends to keep openings simple and practical (minimal pregame scripting — more improvisation).
Want to Study Mattyp_16?
For players looking to learn from Mattyp_16: watch bullet games, study patterns in Barnes Opening positions, and practice surviving early tactical storms. For an entertaining sample, check the linked game above and the short PGN included in the openings section.