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MCem08

Playing Since: 2024-02-01 (Active)

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Daily: 576
5W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 744
368W / 317L / 37D
Blitz: 699
1858W / 1803L / 86D
Bullet: 626
475W / 452L / 7D

MCem08 - The Relentless Tactician

Meet MCem08, a fierce chess warrior known for intense battles across all time controls. With peak ratings soaring to an impressive 707 in Rapid, 713 in Blitz, and a blistering 710 in Bullet, this player shows no signs of slowing down.

Playing Style & Strengths

MCem08 embraces the grind: averaging over 51 moves in wins and nearly 58 moves in losses, suggesting a love for deep, strategic skirmishes rather than quick knockouts. With an endgame frequency of 56.46% and an outstanding 79.23% comeback rate after setbacks, MCem08 never gives up without a fight.

Known for a low early resignation rate (3.6%), this player battles to the final breath.

Opening Arsenal

Not one to shy away from classic openings, MCem08 is particularly at home in the King's Pawn Opening with Kings Knight Variation and the Scotch Game, showing winning rates above 50% in both rapid and blitz formats. The Pirc Defense is another strength, particularly effective in both rapid (64.29% win rate) and blitz (50.98%).

Though not flawless, MCem08 displays unshakable confidence even in tricky gambits like the Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit, often playing on the razor’s edge.

Competitive Edge

The numbers speak volumes: with over 1700 wins combined in rapid, blitz, bullet, and daily formats, MCem08 has battled opponents day in and day out. Interestingly, this player fares best against players rated below them, capitalizing on an 82.7% win rate, but the struggle intensifies when facing stronger foes.

Peak performance times? According to MCem08’s own stats, noon (12:00) is magic, where the win rate hits 100% for the hour. Night owls beware.

Fun Facts & Quirks

  • Tilt Factor: 9 — just enough to keep things spicy without collapsing the throne.
  • Psychological Mastery: Even when losing material, MCem08 scrambles well with a 46.8% win rate after losing a piece. Watch out!
  • Most Enjoyed Day to Play: Tuesday, scoring a good 53.4% win rate. Maybe it’s taco night combined with chess that works?
  • Notorious Rivals: Wins 100% against cabal warriors like kabalidawwww and arturgrunge, but watch out for adi1250, who recently handed MCem08 a tough loss.

Recent Battle Replays

One of MCem08’s latest triumphs came swiftly with a time victory over iBlunderers, showcasing skillful play in the Caro-Kann Defense:

[Event "Live Chess"]
[Date "2025.06.06"]
1. e4 c6 2. Nf3 d5 3. e5 Bg4 4. Be2 e6 5. h3 Bxf3 6. Bxf3 Bc5 7. d4 Bb6 8. Nc3 c5 9. h4 cxd4 10. Ne2 Nc6 11. Bg5 1-0

Of course, not every game is a victory; in a recent tussle against adi1250, the Smith-Morra Gambit didn't go MCem08’s way:

[Event "Live Chess"]
[Date "2025.06.06"]
1. e4 c5 2. d4 Nf6 3. dxc5 Nxe4 4. Qf3 Nxc5 5. Bc4 e6 6. Be3 Na4 7. Bb3 Nxb2 8. Bd4 Ba3 9. Qg4 Rg8 10. Bf6 Qxf6 11. Nxa3 Nd3+ 12. cxd3 Qxa1+ 1-0

In Summary

MCem08 exemplifies the spirit of battling through thick and thin, embodying resilience with a competitive edge. Whether it’s a slow-burning positional squeeze or a tactical slugfest, MCem08 is always ready for the next clash across the chessboard.

Keep an eye on this one — the climb is real, the fights are fierce, and the journey has only just begun.


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Your Current Profile

• Best blitz rating so far: 785 (2025-06-20)
• Main openings employed with Black: Sicilian (…c5) and Caro-Kann (…c6)
• Typical game length: 30-40 moves, often ending on the clock rather than by checkmate or resignation.

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What You Already Do Well

  • Tactical Awareness: You routinely spot forks such as …Nf3+ (vs ArturGrunge) and double-attacks like 20…Qd4+ (vs adi1250). This keeps opponents under pressure.
  • Fighting Spirit & Time Management: Several recent wins came from pushing the pace and forcing opponents into time trouble.
  • Piece Activity: You rarely leave pieces idle; your rooks often reach open files (…Rc8, …Rc6 in the win vs Kabalidawwww).

Priority Improvements

  1. Opening Fundamentals
    • Against the Smith-Morra you answered 2…b6, …Nc6, …Qa5+ (vs vs190382). This loses time and invites a huge initiative for White.
    • Stick to basic principles: rapid development, fight for the centre, and castle early. Consider learning a simple, solid line such as the Haldane–Browne System (…d3 & …e6 setups) or mainline …Nf6 & …d6 in the Sicilian.
  2. King Safety
    • In several losses your king remained in the centre (e.g. 18.Ke2 in the loss to hydkat). Try to castle by move 10 in most games.
    • When you do push the h-pawn (as White) or grab pawns (…Qxa2, …Nxb2) ask “Can I still castle? What does my opponent gain in tempo?”
  3. Blunder Checks Before Captures
    • 7…Nxb2 in the loss vs adi1250 wins a pawn but allowed 8.Bd4 hitting both your bishop and c5-square; your queenside collapsed.
    • Practice a 15-second “disciplined scan” before every capture: checks, captures, threats (CCT).
  4. Endgame Technique
    • Because you win many games on time, you rarely reach endings. Try playing a few 10+5 games and deliberately steer for exchanges to practice rook and pawn endings.

Micro-Lesson from Your Recent Loss

Critical moment (adi1250 vs MCem08, move 11):


• After winning the a1 rook you remained material ahead, but your queen was far from the king and development lagged.
• Instead of 13…Qe5+, consider 13…Nc6 (develop) or 13…Qd4 (force queens off). Development plus simplification beats pawn-grabbing.

Suggested Training Plan (2-Week Cycle)

DayFocusResource / Drill
Mon / ThuTactics (30-45 mins)Puzzle Rush & “mate-in-2” sets. Aim for 20 high-quality puzzles not speed only.
TueOpening ReviewCreate a 15-move “Sicilian vs c3” and “Caro-Kann Advance” mini-repertoire. Test vs computer.
WedAnnotated GameReplay a GM game in the Sicilian; write one sentence per move explaining the idea.
FriEndgamesPractice K+P vs K, basic rook endings, Lucena & Philidor positions.
WeekendLonger GamesPlay 3 games at 10+5; annotate one afterwards focusing on missed tactics & time usage.

Next Steps

  • Play one opening from each side until you understand its ideas, not just moves.
  • Adopt the “CCT + development” check before every forcing move.
  • Review this checklist after each game: “Did I castle? Did I develop all minor pieces? Did I blunder-check before captures?”

Stay curious, enjoy the process, and celebrate the small improvements each session. Good luck!



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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 625 710 741 576
2024 209 287 400
Rating by Year20242025741209YearRatingBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1287W / 1104L / 60D 1172W / 1219L / 41D 57.0
2024 35W / 33L / 9D 35W / 35L / 12D 62.2

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scotch Game 354 189 152 13 53.4%
Sicilian Defense 326 169 151 6 51.8%
Scandinavian Defense 251 131 116 4 52.2%
Elephant Gambit 183 89 86 8 48.6%
Sicilian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation 170 84 84 2 49.4%
Czech Defense 161 80 77 4 49.7%
French Defense 154 69 84 1 44.8%
Philidor Defense 133 73 55 5 54.9%
Caro-Kann Defense 130 72 55 3 55.4%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 122 49 68 5 40.2%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scotch Game 86 40 45 1 46.5%
Scandinavian Defense 86 54 31 1 62.8%
Sicilian Defense 64 33 30 1 51.6%
Elephant Gambit 56 27 27 2 48.2%
French Defense 55 28 27 0 50.9%
Amar Gambit 46 20 26 0 43.5%
Czech Defense 41 17 24 0 41.5%
Caro-Kann Defense 36 14 21 1 38.9%
Philidor Defense 32 22 10 0 68.8%
Sicilian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation 30 16 14 0 53.3%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 52 26 25 1 50.0%
Scotch Game 50 31 17 2 62.0%
Elephant Gambit 50 31 17 2 62.0%
Scandinavian Defense 44 23 18 3 52.3%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 36 16 14 6 44.4%
Amar Gambit 31 19 11 1 61.3%
Barnes Defense 30 12 15 3 40.0%
French Defense 29 18 10 1 62.1%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 29 12 15 2 41.4%
Australian Defense 28 14 14 0 50.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Czech Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Elephant Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Amar Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 0
Losing 9 1
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