Profile: mch2236
Meet mch2236, a blitz virtuoso with a knack for lightning-fast checkmates and an impressive knack for climbing the rating ladder from a modest 1500 in 2014 to a blazing peak of 2819 in December 2023. Starting as the ultimate undefeated newbie with 3 straight blitz wins in early 2014, mch soon transformed into a tactical whirlwind, dominating the board with over 8,987 wins in blitz alone.
Playing Style
Known to savor long endgames (playing an average of ~80 moves per win) and demonstrate solid psychological endurance (a tilt factor of only 10, which is apparently just enough to keep things spicy), mch mixes patient strategy with sharp tactics. This player has an 83% comeback rate — proving no lead is safe when they’re on the warpath.
White pieces have brought extra luck with a win rate of 53.35%, while Black pieces hold strong at nearly 47%. Early resignations are rare but happen just enough to keep opponents hopeful. The favorite battleground seems to be blitz chess, although mch dabbles cleverly in daily, bullet, and rapid formats.
Favorite Openings
Indian Game and its many nuanced variations are mch’s playground. With thousands of games honing this line—especially the East Indian London System, boasting a win rate north of 54%—mch clearly enjoys orchestrating queenside attacks and positional pressure. Other preferred openings include the London System (winning over 51% of those battles) and the aggressive Modern Defense, where mch’s win rate soars near 60%.
Recent Battles
The latest clash on June 2nd, 2025, sealed by an elegant checkmate against A-P-Ero, showcased mch's signature style: strong center control, subtle pressure, and timely strikes that make opponents face their doom on the board. Wins by resignation and on time pepper the recent games, hinting that mch’s opponents are often left baffled and in time trouble.
Quirks & Trivia
- Longest winning streak: 14 games (imagine that confidence!)
- Longest losing streak: a mere 10 games, proving even heroes have their off days.
- Best time to challenge mch: 1 AM — whether a caffeine-fueled genius or nocturnal ninja, don't schedule late-night rematches.
- Top nemesis ingrained in the logs: “bswpaulsen” with 91 encounters — friendly rivalry or pain, that’s a chess tale worth discovering!
Summary
With almost 18,000 blitz games under the belt, mch2236 is not just a chess player but a steadfast blitz battler with a sense of humor about losses and a hunger for tactical thrill. Whether threatening checkmate or outmaneuvering opponents in complex positions, mch is a force to reckon with on chess.com arenas. Ready to spot them on the virtual battlefield? Better bring your best game—because mch isn’t just playing; mch is winning under pressure.
Chess.com profile link: mch2236
What went well in your blitz games
You showed good initiative and the ability to create pressure when you could activate your pieces. In your recent win, you used a forcing sequence that put real tactical pressure on your opponent and helped you convert the advantage to a clean finish.
- You kept your pieces active and coordinated, especially when you had the initiative, which helped you seize chances to win material or create threats against the king.
- Your practical handling under time pressure paid off in several games, showing you can stay calm and push through decisive sequences even when the position is sharp.
- When the position allowed, you found good lines to simplify on your terms and maintain your momentum toward the goal of finishing the game with a clear plan.
Areas to improve
- Time management in blitz: try to establish a quick, repeatable plan for the first 8–12 moves and avoid spending too long on non-critical decisions. Use a simple two-plan approach: (1) prioritize central activity and piece development, (2) identify a concrete tactical or strategic idea within a couple of moves.
- Endgame technique: some losses suggest there’s room to improve converting advantages in rook- and pawn endings. Focus on basic principles like activating the king, connecting rooks, creating a passer, and knowing simple rook endgame patterns.
- Tactical vigilance: while you execute strong tactics, be mindful of the opponent’s counterplay after exchanges. Develop a habit of a quick blunder check—scan for loose pieces, undefended squares, and back-rank weaknesses right after capturing.
- Opening familiarity: you flexibly explore several lines. Consider solidifying a couple of main openings and study their typical middlegame plans so you can reach your preferred structures more confidently and avoid early, awkward trades.
Practice plan and next steps
- Daily routine: 15–20 minutes of tactics, 10–15 minutes of endgame practice (focus on rook endings first), and a quick review of the last 2–3 blitz games to identify one key moment and an alternative line you missed.
- Endgames: work on rook endings and pawn endgames. Learn the core ideas for activating the king, maximizing rook activity, and creating or stopping passed pawns.
- Opening depth: pick two openings you enjoy (for example, one that leads to active middlegames and one that leads to solid structures). Build a short reference of typical plans, key squares for rooks and minor pieces, and common tactical motifs you should watch for.
- In-game decisions: practice a two-plan framework during your games. If you’re unsure between two moves, choose the safer developing move that keeps your king safe and maintains activity, rather than stretching for a risky tactic.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| the_sherman_variation | 8W / 10L / 0D | View |
| Edgar Karagyozian | 5W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Srinath Narayanan | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| knightmare_to_others | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| darhild | 0W / 0L / 1D | View |
| 69360420obama | 2W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Ishanaxade | 1W / 1L / 0D | View |
| loreidelmambo | 1W / 1L / 0D | View |
| tolyanius | 2W / 2L / 1D | View |
| Adam Collins | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| BSWPaulsen | 48W / 43L / 25D | View Games |
| Paul Szuper | 30W / 36L / 6D | View Games |
| Nebojsa Djordjevic | 37W / 25L / 9D | View Games |
| Zoran Stojcevski | 31W / 21L / 6D | View Games |
| Rasan04 | 28W / 19L / 10D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2541 | 2742 | ||
| 2024 | 2481 | 2696 | ||
| 2023 | 2703 | |||
| 2022 | 2646 | 1023 | ||
| 2021 | 2522 | |||
| 2020 | 2567 | 1008 | ||
| 2019 | 2484 | |||
| 2018 | 2362 | |||
| 2014 | 1500 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 859W / 606L / 257D | 771W / 743L / 199D | 87.3 |
| 2024 | 941W / 600L / 233D | 803W / 762L / 213D | 86.3 |
| 2023 | 524W / 367L / 116D | 474W / 423L / 108D | 84.9 |
| 2022 | 687W / 510L / 151D | 650W / 569L / 145D | 83.3 |
| 2021 | 411W / 266L / 47D | 332W / 330L / 66D | 81.6 |
| 2020 | 854W / 549L / 170D | 723W / 661L / 157D | 82.7 |
| 2019 | 755W / 490L / 131D | 671W / 603L / 108D | 81.1 |
| 2018 | 211W / 117L / 29D | 185W / 147L / 22D | 79.4 |
| 2014 | 2W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 47.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 3143 | 1633 | 1166 | 344 | 52.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 2194 | 1112 | 801 | 281 | 50.7% |
| Czech Defense | 1921 | 921 | 833 | 167 | 47.9% |
| Australian Defense | 1424 | 807 | 491 | 126 | 56.7% |
| Philidor Defense | 1403 | 621 | 620 | 162 | 44.3% |
| East Indian Defense | 1328 | 718 | 457 | 153 | 54.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 1222 | 592 | 484 | 146 | 48.5% |
| Döry Defense | 652 | 339 | 215 | 98 | 52.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 518 | 246 | 219 | 53 | 47.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 333 | 159 | 120 | 54 | 47.8% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Australian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 14 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 1 |